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Scrum trial goes global
Scrum trial goes global
 The IRB Council has announced the implementation of a global trial of the "crouch, bind, set" scrum engagement sequence from next season....
IRB changes RWC schedule
IRB changes RWC schedule
 The IRB has revamped the 2015 World Cup match schedule to stop giving top nations an unfair advantage by allowing them a week's rest between games....
Irish scalp for Azzurri
Irish scalp for Azzurri
 Italy defeated Ireland for the first time since 1997 as they won 22-15 in Rome on Saturday, claiming their second victory of Six Nations 2013....
Preview: Italy v Ireland
Preview: Italy v Ireland
 Two sides who have shown flashes of their best without hitting the heights - Italy and Ireland - will begin the festivities on Saturday. ...
Six Nations line ups
Six Nations line ups
 All the teams have been named for this weekend's Six Nations action. We bring you the team news and starting XVs. ...
Preview: England v Italy
Preview: England v Italy
 Three down, three to go - England's latest test in their campaign for a first Grand Slam in a decade is Italy's visit to Twickenham....
Preview: Italy v Wales
Preview: Italy v Wales
 Shorn of their star player and reeling from a huge step backwards at Murrayfield, a bruised Italy host Wales this weekend in Rome....
Italy rocked by Parisse ban
Italy rocked by Parisse ban
 Italy captain Sergio Parisse will miss the rest of the Six Nations after being suspended for 30 days for insulting a referee. ...
Italy recall Bergamasco
Italy recall Bergamasco
 Italy coach Jacques Brunel named veteran flank Mauro Bergamasco in his 31-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales....
Preview: Scotland v Italy
Preview: Scotland v Italy
 An outstanding first round of the Six Nations climaxed in Rome last Sunday as Italy stunned France. This week they look to win again....
Italy leapfrog Wales
Italy leapfrog Wales
 Italy's reward for their Six Nations win over France is a one place jump to ninth in the latest rankings....
Italy stun France
Italy stun France
 Italy condemned France to a shock 23-18 Six Nations defeat at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday....
Botes starts for Italy
Botes starts for Italy
 South African-born Tobias Botes will start at scrum-half for Italy against France on Sunday while Luke Mclean has been brought in on the left wing. ...
Parisse picks France
Parisse picks France
 Italy captain Sergio Parisse believes France are in pole position to win the 2013 Six Nations Championship....
Italy name squad for Six Nations
Italy name squad for Six Nations
 Italy head coach Jacques Brunel has named a squad of 30 players for the upcoming Six Nations....
Castrogiovanni eyes Toulon move
Castrogiovanni eyes Toulon move
 Leicester Tigers prop Martin Castrogiovanni is close to agreeing terms with Toulon according to reports in France. ...
Italy star sidelined
Italy star sidelined
 Italy wing Mirco Bergamasco has been ruled out for up to five months after suffering a fractured kneecap against Australia....
Italy edge past Tonga
Italy edge past Tonga
 Italy needed three tries courtesy of their front row to scrape past Tonga in a hard-fought Test in Brescia on Saturday....
Italy Condemn Scots To Wooden Spoon
Italy Condemn Scots To Wooden Spoon
 Giovanbattista Venditti's try just after half time gave Italy their maiden win under coach Jacques Brunel and condemned Scotland to a 13-6 defeat. ...
SA-Born Botes Cracks Italy Nod
SA-Born Botes Cracks Italy Nod
 Tobias Botes is promoted to flyhalf as part of four changes for the Azzurri's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. ...
 
 

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