Italy Rugby

Italy is a developing rugby nation.  The Azzurri are improving with each international competition they enter.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Parisse has defensive concerns

    Parisse has defensive concerns

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse warned his side they must improve defensively after their 53-17 win over Russia in Nelson.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Italy romp to record WC win

    Italy romp to record WC win

    Italy recorded their biggest-ever World Cup victory as they powered past Russia 53-17 in Pool C at Trafalgar Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    All or nothing for Azzurri

    All or nothing for Azzurri

    Italy have no choice but to bag a full house of points in Tuesday's Pool C clash with Russia at Nelson's Trafalgar Park.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    All change for Italy

    All change for Italy

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has retained just three of his starting XV from the loss to Australia for the clash with Russia.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wallabies bag bonus-point win

    Wallabies bag bonus-point win

    Australia beat Italy 32-6 to get their World Cup Pool C campaign off and running with a bonus-point win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Italy coach Nick Mallett says facing Australia first up is a daunting task for the Azzurri ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool C clash.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Two changes for Italy

    Two changes for Italy

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has made two changes to his line-up for the World Cup clash with Australia on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Robinson knows Scotland squad

    Robinson knows Scotland squad

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson was pleased with an improved display in the 23-12 win over Italy on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Scots battle past Italy

    Scots battle past Italy

    Scotland warmed up for the World Cup with a second win in two EMC Tests by defeating Italy 23-12 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Vernon eyeing World Cup spot

    Vernon eyeing World Cup spot

    Scotland number eight Richie Vernon hopes to run Italy ragged in Saturday's EMC Test at Murrayfield to earn his Rugby World Cup place.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    All change for Italy

    All change for Italy

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has made 11 changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Japan give Italy a scare

    Japan give Italy a scare

    Italy were given a major scare by Japan before they claimed a hard-fought 31-24 victory in their World Cup warm-up match in Cesena on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy survive Japan scare

    Italy were made to work for a 31-24 win over Japan in a World Cup warm-up match at the Stadio Manuzzi.

  • Friday, 22. July, 2011
    Mallett names World Cup squad

    Mallett names World Cup squad

    Italy coach Nick Mallett has named a 30-man squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Saturday, 28. May, 2011
    Ireland hold key to Italy hopes

    Ireland hold key to Italy hopes

    Sergio Parisse predicts Italy's World Cup campaign will hinge on their critical group clash with Ireland.