Rugby Union in Italy

16 Mar 2013

Italy coach Jacques Brunel said he will not count on injury-hit Ireland lying down and rolling over when the sides meet in their final Six Nations clash at Rome's Olympic Stadium today.

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England wary of underestimating Italy threat in battle for Six Nations crown

9 Mar 2013

England have never lost any of their 18 tests against Italy, and a heavy victory over the Azzurri at Twickenham tomorrow could all but assure Stuart Lancaster's grand-slam chasers of the title.

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Wales keep title hopes alive with win over Italy

25 Feb 2013

Wales interim coach Rob Howley hailed the flexibility of his players as the Six Nations champions maintained their title defence hopes with a 26-9 win over Italy.

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Italy looking ahead to Scotland after stunning win against France

6 Feb 2013

Italy's 23-18 victory over grand slam hopefuls France at Rome's Olympic Stadium was one earned with a combination of grit, conviction - and a few French handling errors that proved costly in the...

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France wary of another Italian 'tsunami' in Six Nations opener

3 Feb 2013

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has warned his team against complacency in their Six Nations opener in Rome today, claiming traditional makeweights Italy are "no longer a little team".

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