The Irish Times

Six Nations: Padovani to make full debut against Ireland

Outhalf selected ahead of Kelly Haimona for Saturday’s match in Dublin

Thu Mar 10 2016 - 17:34

Greig Laidlaw calls on Scotland to change the tune

Italy know they have to work hard if they want to bounce back after loss to England

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00

Connacht run in six tries as roadshow continues in Italy

Pat Lam says lessons need to be learned despite bonus-point win

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 16:21

Kieran Marmion returns to Connacht team to face Zebre

Pat Lam braced for a ‘fired up’ Zebre out to make amends after thrashing from Leinster

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

No sign of revolution as France scrape past Italy

A Sergio Parisse inspired Italy push Les Bleus to the death in Six Nations opener in Paris

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 16:18

Munster fail to find top gear in foggy Parma

Anthony Foley’s side take tight win over Zebre

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 20:31

Depleted Zebre should find it tough to stymie Munster

Anthony Foley mixed youth with experience as Munster’s fortunes improve

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00

Six Nations: The lowdown on Italy

With Brunel on the way out, we shouldn’t expect Italy to break new ground this time around

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 15:00

Backs now putting their best foot forward for Italy

Traditional national game based upon a strong pack is undergoing a transformation

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 01:00

Italy’s Tommaso Allan relishing battle against Johnny Sexton

Jacques Brunel has placed faith in 22-year-old nephew of former Scottish hooker

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 23:00

Italy suffer big blow as skipper Sergio Parisse ruled out of Wales game

Veteran flanker Mauro Bergamasco called up for Six Nations clash in Rome

Thu Mar 19 2015 - 15:07

France overpower Italy in dismal Rome clash

Visitors score second-half tries from Yoann Maestri and Mathieu Bastareaud

Sun Mar 15 2015 - 23:30

Vern Cotter says Scotland players not heeding his message

Coach takes blame as Wooden Spoon looms after third straight defeat

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 20:08

Italy defeat Scotland thanks to late penalty try

Irish referee George Clancy awards Azzurri score after maul taken down in final minute

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 17:25

England start slowly but get through the gears to beat Italy

Stuart Lancaster’s side recover from early Parisse try to romp home at Twickenham

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 17:57

Liam Toland: Ireland’s win good but may not be enough

Tournament could be decided by who earns biggest win over weakest side

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 13:53

Five talking points from Ireland’s Six Nations win over Italy

John O’Sullivan sees plenty of positives after a 26-3 win for Joe Schmidt’s side in Rome

Sun Feb 08 2015 - 08:03

Ireland labour to opening Six Nations win over Italy

Second-half tries from Conor Murray and Tommy O’Donnell seal victory after Eternal struggle

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 16:44

Liam Toland: Ireland must target rampaging Castrogiovanni

New lease of life at Toulon makes experienced prop a real danger man

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 16:46

Peter O’Mahony aims for happier return to Rome

Flanker ended up on the wing in Ireland’s Six Nations defeat on their last visit to Italy

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 01:00

Old familiar faces with a sprinkling of new the likely recipe for Italian coach Jacques Brunel

Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 11:00

Treviso defeat Zebre in All-Italian Pro12 clash

Treviso side ends wait for a first victory of the season in any competition

Sun Dec 28 2014 - 18:40

Bakkies Botha retires after Boks win over Italy

Late Bryan Habana try adds gloss to unconvincing win for South Africa in Padova

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 16:20

Ulster pay the price against Zebre

Irish side count the cost of early red card as Declan Fitzpatrick sent off for punching

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 20:51

Leinster have too much in reserve for Zebre

Academy players Sam Coghlan-Murray and Tadhg Furlong particularly impressive in Italy

Sun Feb 09 2014 - 19:26