Wales beat Italy to claim advantage in wooden spoon battle
Wales beat Italy 29-17 on Saturday to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and strike a blow in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
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Wales will face Italy in Rome this afternoon hoping to avoid being lumped with the Six Nations wooden spoon.
Allan to play at fullback for Italy against Wales
ROME : Tommaso Allan will play at fullback for Italy in their Six Nations clash with Wales in Rome on Saturday, taking over from the injured Ange Capuozzo, whose loss for the remainder of the competition is a bitter blow for coach Kieran Crowley.
Italy's Capuozzo to miss remaining Six Nations games v Wales, Scotland
Italy's injured full-back Ange Capuozzo will miss the rest of the Six Nations, including matches against Wales and Scotland, the Italian rugby federation said on Monday.
England turn on the power to maul Italy 31-14
LONDON : England overpowered 31-14 Italy at Twickenham on Sunday with a display of traditional set-piece physicality to record a first win of the Six Nations and build momentum under new coach Steve Borthwick.
Ethan Dumortier handed France debut as Tommaso Allan starts for Italy
Ethan Dumortier will make his debut for France when they begin their Six Nations title defence against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
Allan at flyhalf in Italy team for Six Nations opener v France
Tommaso Allan has been named at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations opener against France in Rome on Sunday as coach Kieran Crowley’s side look to build on a successful autumn international series.
Ireland's Van der Flier wins World Rugby Player of the Year
Ireland flanker Josh Van der Flier has been named World Rugby's Player of the Year after helping drive his nation to the top of the world rankings through a stellar 2022 season.