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Azzurri name rookies for SA tour

Italy coach Jacques Brunel included four uncapped players in his 32-man squad for the upcoming tour to South Africa.

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End of the road for Nieto

Azzurri and Saracens tighthead Carlos Nieto has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.

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O'Driscoll cited for stamping

Irish great Brian O'Driscoll was on Monday cited for stamping on Simone Favaro in Ireland's 15-22 Six Nations defeat to Italy.

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Europe's best unveiled

Fifteen players have been shortlisted for the Six Nations Player of the Championship.

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Brunel wants more from Italy

Italian coach Jacques Brunel insisted his side have plenty to do if they are to become a true force to be reckoned with.

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Azzurri send Irish packing

Italy beat Ireland for the first time in the Six Nations as the Azzurri triumphed 22-15 in the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

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Test swansong for Azzurri centurion

Italy prop Andrea Lo Cicero said on Friday the Six Nations game against Ireland will be his last for the Azzurri.

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Preview: Italy v Ireland

What a wonderful week to be in Rome! The Irish have always enjoyed their happy visits to the Eternal City but this time it is bound to be more special.

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O'Driscoll fit for duty; Sexton out

Brian O'Driscoll was named Thursday in the Ireland side to take on Italy in their Six Nations closer in Rome on Saturday .

Brunel makes three changes

Italy coach Jacques Brunel made three changes ahead of Saturday's final Six Nations clash against Ireland at the Olympic Stadium.

England stutter past Azzurri

England continued their unbeaten run in the Six Nations but were far from convincing in their 18-11 victory over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.

Parisse to lead changed Azzurri

Italian coach Jacques Brunel made seven changes, including six newcomers, in his team to face England in a Six nations encounter at Twickenham on Sunday.

Preview: England v Italy

A convincing victory for England on Sunday against Italy will stand them in great stead to go on to win their first Grand Slam since 2003.

Mako called in for Italian job

Mako Vunipola will make his first start for England in Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy at Twickenham Stadium.

Parisse cleared to face England

Influential Italian captain Sergio Parisse was on Wednesday cleared to face England in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Howley happy with troops' flexibility

Wales interim coach Rob Howley hailed the flexibility of his players as they maintained their title defence hopes with a 26-9 victory over Italy.

Wales sink tryless Italy

Wales scored two tries in the second half to cruise to a comprehensive 26-9 Six Nations victory over Italy in a wet Rome on Saturday.

Wales expect typically tough Italy

Six Nations champions Wales expect a tight match against Italy on Saturday despite the hosts missing influential captain Sergio Parisse.