New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy
New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
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Italy captain Lamaro benched among seven changes for Ireland clash
Italy captain Michele Lamaro has been dropped to the bench against Ireland, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada making seven changes for their final game of the Six Nations on Saturday.
Ioane returns as much-changed Italy seek first win over England
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday made six changes to his side ahead of their Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Sunday, with wing Monty Ioane returning from injury.
Italy team to face England in Six Nations
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday named the following team to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday:
France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations
ROME : Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
Gesi replaces Ioane in Italy team to face France in Six Nations
Italy's Simone Gesi has replaced injured wing Monty Ioane in the team named to face France in the Six Nations Championship in Rome on Sunday, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada making two changes to the side which defeated Wales last time out.
Six Nations: Italy heap pressure on Warren Gatland as Wales lose again
Warren Gatland’s position as Wales head coach was left hanging by a thread after his team lost 22-15 against Italy at Stadio Olimpico and lurched towards a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.
Italy hand sorry Wales another dismal defeat in Six Nations
Italy sent Wales spiralling deeper into crisis on Saturday after triumphing 22-15 in the Six Nations and handing their sorry opponents a record-extending 14th consecutive Test defeat in front of delighted fans in Rome.
Italy beat Wales in Six Nations to plunge visitors into further crisis
ROME :Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to their lowest ever place in the world rankings.