The Irish Times

McLean hoping for a major improvement as Italy head for last-chance saloon

Italy’s naturalised Aussie believes Sergio Parisse’s return can galvanise team

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00

Castrogiovanni dropped as Italy make four changes for Canada

Canucks skipper Tyler Ardron recalled to the side for Pool D fixture at Elland Road

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 15:40

Connacht keep Champions Cup hopes alive with bonus point win

Pat Lam’s side remain in top six contention after comprehensive victory in balmy Parma

Sat May 09 2015 - 19:52

Connacht hope to spoil Mauro Bergamasco’s farewell

Pat Lam’s side need win in Italy to maintain outside hopes of Champions Cup qualification

Sat May 09 2015 - 13:18

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

Six Nations Pass Notes: Only way is up for Italy

Jacques Brunel has broadened Italy’s playing patterns to make them a more rounded team but he hasn’t quite solved the halfback conundrum

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 16:30

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

Italy name four uncapped backs in squad for Ireland and England games

Mauro Bergamasco and Giovambattista Venditti return after missing November internationals

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 15:28

Munster take bonus-point win away from Zebre

Tries from Felix Jones, CJ Stander, Conor Murray and Simon Zebo secure Pro12 win

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 18:39

Italy hand debut to winger Esposito for Wales game

Long injury list forces Jacques Brunel to make changes

Thu Jan 30 2014 - 16:13

Referees need to trust their decisions instead of referring minor incidents to the TMO

Ulster’s game against Zebre last week included perfect examples of what’s fast becoming a time-consuming menace

Wed Dec 04 2013 - 10:00

Paddy Jackson guides Ulster to victory in Italy

Outhalf kicks 14 points and plays part in Darren Cave’s try against Zebre

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 18:53

Connacht hope to hobble to victory over Zebre in Italy

Injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side but they should still have enough for the home side

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00

Pat Lam believes Connacht team-work will build platform for Pro 12 win over Zebre

Italian side chasing a first victory in the tournament

Sat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00

Biarritz’s old legs won’t be able to outwrestle Leinster’s young guns

Despite injuries to O’Brien and D’Arcy the fresh combination of Sexton and Madigan brings some excitement

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 06:01