Italy coach hails win over Wales as turning-point
ROME : Italy overcame difficult odds and made a major step forward with a disciplined victory over Wales in the Six Nations, their coach Gonzalo Quesada said after the 22-15 win on Saturday.
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Two late changes for Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
ROME : Wales were forced into making two late changes to their lineup to take on Italy in the Six Nations Championship in Rome on Saturday after veteran fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins were withdrawn from the team 90 minutes before kickoff.
Springbok stalwart Etzebeth struggling with concussion symptoms
DURBAN, South Africa : South Africa’s star forward Eben Etzebeth has suffered a return of concussion symptoms and been sent to specialists, ruling him out of action for the immediate future, his club the Sharks said.
Watkin ruled out for Wales but Wainwright might yet play
Wales centre Owen Watkin will not feature in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy, but the team's other major injury concern remains in the balance ahead of the match in Rome.
Ajax end Galatasaray's long unbeaten streak
AMSTERDAM : Ajax Amsterdam made sure of a placein the Europa League playoffs as they beat Galatasaray 2-1 at home on Thursday and went above the Turkish league leaders in the final group standings.
Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
PARIS : France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.
Scotland boosted as record try scorer Van der Merwe returns to training
EDINBURGH : Scotland’s record try scorer Duhan van der Merwe is back in full training in a boost ahead of the country’s opening Six Nations Championship clash against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.