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France gain hard-earned win in Parma

Italy v France – Round One This was a tough contest between the two Latin rivals, to justify all the hype behind the competition. Rain fell and the wind blew almost throughout the match, putting a great strain on the pass, the catch and the line-out throw. Unlike their last meeting at the World Cup

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A First Glimpse of a likely 6 Nations Line-up

In an interesting move Giovanni Raineri has posted the names of the 28 players to represent Italy in the first two rounds of the 6 Nations against France then England. They are: Sara Barattin (Villorba), Jessica Busato (Villorba), Beatrice Capomaggi (Villorba), Alice Cassaghi (CUS Milano), Mathilde Cheval (Valsugana), Alyssa D’Inca (Villorba), Giordana Duca (Valsugana), Valeria

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The latest on the 6 Nations – Part One

France, Italy, England France Audrey Forlani is a shining example of bad luck turning to good. She was disappointed beyond measure at not making the trip to the World Cup. Then she received a phone call from the newly installed co-coaches asking if she’s like to captain the national team. She said yes! She has

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The Italy Six Nations Training Squad

Giovanni Raineri, the incoming head coach of the Azzurre, has posted the names of 36 players to form an extended squad to form the basis of the eventual 6N team. I am indebted to Mario Diani for some of the information that follows. The Squad: Sara Barattin (Villorba), Francesca Barro (Valsugana), Jessica Busato (Villorba), Gaia

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Italy’s World Cup Squad

The Azzurre are now on a high; quite literally, as they sit in fifth place in world rankings, their best ever, just ahead of the USA. The squad was given the big send-off at the Stadio Olimpico. It was shown live on FIR’s TV, via YouTube. Seven representatives of the great and good spread across

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France v Italy

Stade des Arboras, Nice Result: France 21 italy 0 This really was a strange game, played in front of a tiny crowd, barely over 3,000, in huge contrast to the vast gates attracted to watch Les Bleues over recent matches. And the French squad seemed to react to the lack of atmosphere. The scoring was

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A New-look France Squad

Thomas Darracq has announced his 23 to take on Italy in the first of two encounters; this one in Nice. Rather like England’s side to face the USA, there are one or two unexpected names (listed below). Of course, a few regulars may have picked minor knocks during their intensive sessions at Marcoussis and Font

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Finish the Job! Wales v Italy Round 5

Wales lost in agonising fashion as Michela Sillari kept up her 100% kicking record in the 80th minute. Seconds before, Wales had at last taken the lead as the pack grew stronger and stronger. Italy crumpled and Keira Bevan pounced to make the score 10-8. One more error and another game had gone awry. Italy

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