Italy Rugby

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

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Parisse eyes important win

    Parisse eyes important win

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse is desperate to deliver a historic victory over defending RBS 6 Nations champions England on Saturday.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Robshaw ready to turn up heat

    Robshaw ready to turn up heat

    England captain Chris Robshaw has warned Italy his men will be prepared to fight fire with fire in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    History boy Al has a job to do

    History boy Al has a job to do

    England's history boy Alex Corbisiero is not part of the X-box generation, preferring his degree studies on the unification of Italy to gaming.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Ashton: Discipline is helping

    Ashton: Discipline is helping

    Chris Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Italy announce two changes

    Italy announce two changes

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to his side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against England in Rome.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Italy call on experienced heads

    Six Nations outsiders Italy have made two changes, bringing in some experience for their historic debut at Rome's Stadio Olimpico for the visit of England on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012

    Botes: Italian tackling must improve

    Having paid dearly for missed tackles in Paris last weekend, Italy have been working hard on the defensive part of their game ahead of their Six Nations clash with England on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Palmer hails talisman Parisse

    Palmer hails talisman Parisse

    England lock Tom Palmer insists leading Italy brings out the best in Stade Francais team-mate Sergio Parisse.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012

    The Luck Of The English!

    After New England’s impressive win against Scotland at Murrayfield in their Six Nations opener Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson wonders whether Interim Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has one particularly vital ingredient in his armoury... luck!

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Brunel faces up to Italy shortcomings

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel was left to ponder the shortcomings of his team following their 12-30 defeat by France in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    France stroll past Italy

    France stroll past Italy

    France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a comfortable 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris on Saturday.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Philippe Saint-Andre has warned France not to take Italy for granted as the tournament favourites open their Six Nations campaign in Paris.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    6N Preview: France v Italy

    World Cup finalists France will bid to get their Six Nations campaign off with a resounding bang when they host Italy at the Stade de France on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Brunel rings Azzurri changes

    Brunel rings Azzurri changes

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel has rung the changes for his team's Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Brunel gives Venditti shock debut

    New Italy coach Jacques Brunel sprang a surprise on Wednesday by picking uncapped wing Giovanbattista Venditti for Saturday's Six Nations opener against France in Paris.