France claim flairless victory
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It was third time lucky for France in Rome as they claimed a 29-0 victory over Italy in an uneventful scrap-fest. Handling errors, poor decision making, wayward kicking and ill-discipline was the order...
Italy v France: Unthinkable for Les Blues to lose clash in Rome? With Philippe Saint-Andre in charge, think again
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe weather prospects for Rome on Sunday are gloomy, with rain. But the prospects for Philippe Saint-André will surely be even gloomier still should his French side lose to Italy. Unthinkable that...
Italy vs France, Six Nations 2015: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphCan Italy back up their dramatic victory over Scotland at Murrayfield and defeat the French? Or can Les Bleus ease the mounting pressure on Philippe Saint-Andre with victory in Rome? Email your thoughts...
Masi determined to make France change snooty attitude towards Italian rugby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentItaly centre Andrea Masi has delivered a warning to France ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations clash in Rome.
Six Nations 2015: England full-back Mike Brown proud to have set example on concussion
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMike Brown, the England full-back, has described his decision to withdraw from the RBS Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin because of recurring concussion symptoms as “one of the worst things”...
Preview: Italy v France (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly centre Andrea Masi returns to face France on Sunday. Winger Leonardo Sarto replaces Michele Visentin and back-row Samuela Vunisa takes over from Simone Favaro. Captain Sergio Parisse...
Six Nations preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly and France meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, with Les Bleus looking to get back to winning ways after successive Six Nations defeats - but their recent record in Italy does not make...
Italy change three for France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly have made three changes for their Six Nations match against France on Sunday. Sergio Parisse will win a record 112th cap and he will start alongside Samuela Vunisa and Francesco Minto in their...
Preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Italy second row forward George Biagi is determined for his side to earn France's respect when the teams meet at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday in the Six Nations. The Azzurri go into the Round Four...
Young: Race for play-offs could hardly be tighter
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAviva Premiership form club Wasps will continue their push for the play-offs on Sunday with rugby director Dai Young admitting this season's top-four race could hardly be tighter. Although runaway...