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.
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Two new caps for experimental Italy side in Scotland test
ROME : Italy have picked the uncapped duo of Lorenzo Pani and Martin Page-Relo to make their test debuts when they take on Scotland in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Crowley to leave Italy coaching role after World Cup
Kieran Crowley will leave his role as Italy head coach after the World Cup later this year, the country's rugby governing body (FIR) said on Thursday despite the New Zealand coach's wish to extend his contract.
Kieran Crowley 'sorry' as Italy opt not to renew contract
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has expressed disappointment after the Italian rugby federation (FIR) announced that they would not be renewing his contract at the end of the Rugby World Cup.
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.
Italy coach Crowley rues missed chances in loss to Scotland
EDINBURGH : Italy paid the price for failing to take their chances as they slipped to a 26-14 defeat by Scotland in their final Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday, but it has been a campaign to build on according to coach Kieran Crowley.
Gesi gets debut in rejigged Italy team to face Scotland
Italy have handed winger Simone Gesi his test debut and dropped veteran Edoardo Padovani as coach Kieran Crowley made several changes for Satruday's Six Nations game away to Scotland.
Not just Rassie! Italy coach slams World Rugby ref protocols: 'I'm sick of the right channels'
Will Kieran Crowley be warned (or worse) by World Rugby for criticising a referee or is that something only reserved for Rassie Erasmus?