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...
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...
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...
France ring the changes for Italy
1 decade ago by Rugby 365France have made wholesale changes for their Six Nations Championship match against Italy on Sunday, following their disappointing defeat to Wales two weeks ago. The side announced on Thursday by coach...
France make sweeping changes for Italy clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPhilippe Saint-Andre has ripped up his France side with a mammoth eight changes for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. France have endured a campaign to forget with their defeat to Wales...
Tommy Bowe: 'The opportunity to sling the ball out wide ... that would be better'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a wing in Joe Schmidt's rigidly-drilled, defence-minded Ireland team, Tommy Bowe does not enjoy the luxury of seeing the ball very often. On the one occasion that they displayed some latitude against...
Tommy Bowe: 'The opportunity arose to sling the ball out wide ... that would be better'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a wing in Joe Schmidt's rigidly-drilled, defence-minded Ireland team, Tommy Bowe does not enjoy the luxury of seeing the ball very often. On the one occasion that they displayed some latitude against...
Six Nations 2015: France vs Wales Player Ratings
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWALES15. Leigh Halfpenny: 8 You just cannot put a price on having a boot as deadly as his. In a tight game, the relentless accumulation of points doesn’t just keep the scoreboard ticking, it makes...
Resilient Wales triumph in Paris
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA superb Dan Biggar try in the second half helped Wales to claim a hard-fought 20-13 victory over France in the Stade de France. The first half saw little in the way of flowing rugby, but with Leigh...
