Of all the many test matches being played out this November the most intriguing was surely Italy v Japan. Against Japan Andrea Di Giandomenico, Italy’s head coach, caused a minor surprise by announcing a squad of only 23 – the regulation number for a single test – for both this game and the visit to
The FIR, the Italian Rugby Federation, is in the throes of reorganising its Women’s division. They are basking in the glory of a highest-ever second place in the Six Nations, but as the nation most likely to move into the elite group in the near future, it’s concerning to see the difficulties they face in
Six Nations – Round 4 – England v Italy, Sandy Park Exeter The moment Simon Middleton announced his side to meet the Italians, we could see the outline of a potential XV to take the World Cup in two year’s time. Little room for sentiment here – the contracted players who have been mere extras
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made six changes, one of which is positional, to his starting XV for the Six Nations contest against Italy on Saturday 9 March, KO 12.05pm, live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Mix. The Red Roses are three bonus-point wins from three so far in the
Italy make three changes to their starting line-up to face Wales at Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Round Four of the Women’s Six Nations. All of them come in the pack where Lucia Gai comes in for Michela Merlo who is among the replacements and Valentina Ruzza replaces Elisa Pillotti in the second row.
England Women opened their 2018 Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point win against Italy as the Red Roses ran in seven tries in Reggio Emilia in a 42-7 victory. Sarah Bern crossed off the back of an impressive driving maul for England to open the scoring after six minutes, but Italy were level just before half-time
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes to the starting 15 who face Italy on 13 August in the second pool game of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 1). Emily Scarratt will lead the side, starting at inside centre, with regular captain Sarah
Great Britian’s senior women scrapped their hears out but couldn’t find a way through implacable Italy in Lucca, suffering a 71-52 defeat. The Group C loss means GB will not achieve a fourth successive qualification for EuroBasket Women 2017, despite a final game to come against Albania on Wednesday. Azania Stewart led the way on
The Ireland Women’s side, sponsored by Aon, has been named for their fourth Six Nations fixture against Italy on Sunday in Donnybrook. Head Coach Tom Tierney has made a number of changes from the last outing against England and it will be a new look side that will run out in Donnybrook on Sunday. There
England saw off a determined Italian side in round two of the Women’s Six Nations at Stadio Gino Pistoni to land a 33-24 victory. A frantic start saw Italy take the lead immediately from kick off through Maria Grazia Cioffi as the hosts showed impressive attacking intent early on. England centre Lauren Cattell levelled after
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