Italy

Italy name side to face Japan on Saturday

Kieran Crowley, coach of the Italian men's rugby team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 26 August at 18.30 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, the fourth and last summer test...

‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.   Sheehan...

Jaco Peyper to referee world cup opener

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on Friday, 8 September. With excitement building, World Rugby...

Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney

Prop Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...

Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered

South Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend.   South Africa have replaced France...

Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup

Keith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...

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Match Day Programme: Ireland v England

A big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...

Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad

The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...

Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...