Italy News
Italy scrum-half Tito Tebaldi is expecting big things from his new life at Ospreys after agreeing a two-year deal with the region.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has revealed that the selection of ten Zebre players for the Azzurri’s summer tour of South Africa is a reward for a season in which the results did not reflect the performances on the field.
New Zealand-born Sean Maitland cannot wait for the British and Irish Lions tour to begin and linking up with Warren Gatland’s squad.
Italy head coach Jacques Brunel has included four uncapped players in his 32-man squad for their upcoming South Africa tour on Friday.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has named four uncapped players in a 32-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Hosts Romania, Russia, Emerging Italy and Argentina Jaguars will contest the IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest from 8-16 June.
Scotland have named nine uncapped players in a 31 man squad for their June tour of South Africa with matches against the Springboks Italy and Samoa.
By Alan Dymock CHANGE IS coming, or so it would seem north of the border as Scotland today named nine uncapped players for their quadrangular tournament this summer in South Africa against their hosts, Italy and Samoa. Those nine amongst the 31 are Edinburgh’s Steven Lawrie and Greig Tonks, the full-back who was so impressive in Scotland A’s defeat of England Saxons…
Italy fly-half Kris Burton has retired from international rugby ahead of his move to the Newport Gwent Dragons next season.
Kris Burton reveals he has retired from international duty to concentrate on playing for new club Newport Gwent Dragons.
RICHARD FERGUSON wonders who the Springbok captain will be during the June International tests. Tomorrow, in a month’s time, the Springboks play their first International fixture of the year, against Italy at Kings Park.
Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea has sympathised with Chris Robshaw after the England captain missed out on selection for the Lions.
MARK KEOHANE, in Business Day, writes, South Africa’s Super Rugby challenge will benefit from the low class June internationals against Scotland and Italy. Australia’s players have the motivation of the British and Irish Lions – and it is showing in their Super Rugby challenge. But what is adding to their current position of strength could
Treviso head coach Franco Smith insists Connacht’s performance in Italy should not be downplayed after the Irish side bounced back to snatch a draw thanks to Paul O’Donoghue’s last-gasp try.
International Rugby Board (IRB) chief executive Brett Gosper has revealed that the sport’s governing body are considering giving Italy and Argentina a greater say in the way the game is run
The International Rugby Board has revealed that the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup will kick off in Paris, France on Friday, August 1 next year.
Italy beat Scotland, Samoa eased past Sweden and Spain overwhelmed the Netherlands at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 qualifier on Tuesday.
Italy beat Scotland, Samoa eased past Sweden and Spain hammered Netherlands on day 2 of the Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifiers in Madrid.
England will play against a South American XV in Uruguay before two Tests against Argentina in June later this year.