Italy

  • Italy beat Fiji 19-10 to end losing streak Italy ended a nine-test losing streak when they beat Fiji 19-10 in the first of their November Tests. Nov 11
  • Scheming Italy aims to 'disrupt' Wallabies Italy are unlikely to revisit their controversial no-rucking tactics but back-rower Dries van Schalkwyk has promised the Azzurri will find other ways to "disrupt" the embattled Wallabies in Brisbane.. Jun 20
  • France ease to victory over Italy in Rome Three second-half tries have helped France power to a 40-18 bonus-point victory over Italy in the penultimate round of the Six Nations. Mar 11
  • Italy make three changes for France Test Italy have made three changes to the starting line-up for their home Six Nations match against Italy as coach Conor O'Shea insisted consistency in selection was only the way forward for his team.. Mar 7
  • Italy make four changes for Ireland match Italy made four changes to their team for the Six Nations match against Ireland in Rome on Saturday, with lock Andries Van Schalkwyk and flanker Simone Favaro, who were left out of the opener against Wales, set to return to the starting line-up.. Feb 9
  • Italy captain suspended, to miss test Italy captain Sergio Parisse will miss the home rugby test against Tonga on Saturday after being suspended for three weeks. Nov 23
  • Italy make one change for Tonga Test Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made only one change to the team that stunned South Africa for Saturday's Test match against Tonga. Nov 22
  • Italy seal famous win over South Africa Italy claimed their first ever victory over South Africa on Saturday, stunning the southern hemisphere giants 20-18 in Florence in what Springboks coach Allister Coetzee called the darkest moment of his career.. Nov 19
  • Italy make 4 changes for Springbok battle Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to the team that lost to New Zealand for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Florence. Nov 15
  • Aussie McLean faces NZ - for Italy Plenty of Aussie kids grow up dreaming of scoring the winning try against the All Blacks at a packed-out stadium. Nov 10
  • Italy blend youth and experience vs NZ Italy will rely on a blend of youth and experience when they face New Zealand in Rome on Saturday in new coach Conor O'Shea's first test on home soil.. Nov 10
  • Italy withdraws 2023 RWC bid Italy has withdrawn from the race to host the 2023 rugby World Cup, one week after Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympics was effectively scuppered when the city government withdrew its support.. Sep 28
  • Italian rugby star banned over Vegas party Italian rugby star Martin Castrogiovanni has been suspended by his French club Racing 92 after being pictured partying with Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Las Vegas over the weekend.. Apr 27
  • Italy name Irishman O'Shea as new coach Italy have named former Ireland fullback Conor O'Shea as their new coach, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said on Friday. Mar 25
  • Castrogiovanni to miss Ireland clash Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni will miss the visit to Ireland in Six Nations rugby next week after being suspended for two weeks for stamping. Mar 2
  • Italy prop cited for stamping Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni has been cited for allegedly stamping on Scotland's Duncan Taylor during Saturday's Six Nations clash in Rome. Feb 29
  • Joseph hat-trick powers England to big win A hat-trick of tries by centre Jonathan Joseph and a storming second-half performance swept a previously stuttering England to a 40-9 victory over Italy on Sunday that took them top of the Six Nations standings after back-to-back away wins.. Feb 14
  • Four debutants for Italy in Six Nations An Italy team depleted by injuries will roll out four uncapped players against France in the Six Nations opener on Saturday. Feb 4
  • Allan stars as Italy down Romania Italian fly-half Tommaso Allan brought up a century of Test points on Sunday as Italy beat Romania 32-22 to secure the crucial third spot in World Cup Pool D.. Oct 11
  • Italy and Romania lose captains Italy and Romania will be without their inspirational captains and No.8s when they face each other at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, with Sergio Parisse not fit and Mihai Macovei suspended.. Oct 9