Benetton end Connacht's Challenge Cup hopes in Italy
Connacht's involvement in the European Challenge Cup was ended by Benetton who ran out 39-24 winners in the quarter-finals in Treviso.
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Challenge Cup teams: Changes for Connacht and Ulster
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).
Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh's son gets first Italy call-up
Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, was given his first Italy call-up on Wednesday after being selected in the squad for the Azzurri's Six Nations clash with France.
Lynagh earns first call-up to Italy squad days after Benetton move
Louis Lynagh has been named in Italy's training squad before their next Six Nations game with France, two days after the announcement that he will join Benetton at the end of this season.
Capuozzo returns to Italy team to face Ireland
DUBLIN : Ange Capuozzo returns to the Italy team which takes on Ireland in Dublin in the Six Nations on Sunday, with four changes from the side which lost to England last weekend.
Cardiff v Benetton Live: Kick-off time and score updates as Halaholo returns for URC opener
Cardiff Rugby begin their United Rugby Championship campaign today as they take on Benetton at Cardiff Arms Park.
Italian trio ruled out of World Cup
ROME : Fullback Edoardo Padovani is among three Italian players who have been ruled out of this year's Rugby World Cup, coach Kieran Crowley said on Thursday.
Five uncapped players but no Parisse in Italy World Cup training squad
Italy have called up five uncapped players for a pre-Rugby World Cup training squad, including former England prospect Paolo Odogwu, but left ex-captain Sergio Parisse out of the 46-man selection as he seeks a record sixth global finals.