England won't be distracted by coronavirus - Borthwick England are refusing to allow escalating fears over the spread of the coronavirus to disrupt the final two rounds of their Guinness Six Nations title ... Six Nations • 26 Feb 20
'There doesn't seem to be a mad panic' - McKinley Treviso's Irish-born player Ian McKinley discusses what he sees as the relative calm in one of the regions in Northern Italy that has been affected ... Six Nations • 26 Feb 20
Postponing Italy game the right call - O'Sullivan Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes that government is correct to seek the postponement of the Ireland versus Italy Six Nations game next week. Six Nations • 26 Feb 20
Ireland-Italy set to be postponed over Coronavirus Minister for Health Simon Harris has announced that he will be seeking the postponement of the Ireland-Italy Six Nations game that was scheduled for 7 ... Rugby • 25 Feb 20
Ireland-Italy game at risk from coronavirus Six Nations organisers are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation in Italy ahead of the Azzurri's scheduled visit to Ireland in two weeks' time. Six Nations • 24 Feb 20
Coronavirus deaths sees Italy Scotland called-off Two confirmed deaths in northern Italy caused by coronavirus have led to the postponement of the Italy versus Scotland Six Nations game on Sunday. Rugby • 23 Feb 20
Scots boost morale with badly needed win in Rome Stuart Hogg helped relieved some of the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend as his stunning solo try sent Scotland on their way to their first ... Rugby • 22 Feb 20
Townsend tinkers with Scotland team for Italy game Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations trip to Italy. Rugby • 19 Feb 20
Lacklustre Les Bleus find their way to top of the table France moved top of the Six Nations standings as they claimed a bonus point in an otherwise unimpressive defeat of a weak Italy on Sunday. Rugby • 09 Feb 20
France bounce back with win over Italy in Women's 6N France recovered from defeat by England to get their Women's Six Nations up and running with a 45-10 bonus-point victory over Italy in Limoges. Rugby • 08 Feb 20
Adams hat-trick leads Wales to bonus-point victory Wales made a strong start to their defence of the Guinness Six Nations title by beating Italy 42-0 at the Principality Stadium. Rugby • 01 Feb 20
Parisse set for Six Nations farewell in Rome Italy star Sergio Parisse looks set to end his long Test career in Rome during this season's Guinness Six Nations Championship. Rugby • 07 Jan 20
Italian paper compares headline criticism to 'lynching' Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport has described the backlash over its controversial "Black Friday" headline as a "lynching". Soccer • 06 Dec 19
Ex-Springbok replaces O'Shea on interim basis at Italy Italy have announced former South Africa international Franco Smith as interim head coach for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 21 Nov 19
Euro 2020 qualifying wrap: Italy put nine past Armenia Ciro Immobile led the way as Italy rounded off Group J with a 100 per cent record after thrashing Armenia 9-1 in Palermo. Soccer • 18 Nov 19
Conor O'Shea steps down from Italy post Conor O'Shea has resigned from his role as Italy head coach with immediate effect. Rugby • 16 Nov 19
Euro 2020 qualifying wrap: Italy seal qualification Italy maintained their perfect record in Euro 2020 qualifying to book their place in next summer's finals. Soccer • 12 Oct 19
Parrott sees red as Ireland Under-21s draw Troy Parrott was red-carded against Italy but the Republic of Ireland's Under-21s have qualification for the 2021 Euros within their control. Soccer • 13 Nov 19
All Blacks coach Hansen: Cancelling it was a no-brainer All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said cancelling Saturday's World Cup match against Italy due to Typhoon Hagibis was a "no-brainer" but he also had sympathy ... Rugby • 11 Oct 19
Recap: Republic of Ireland U21s 0-0 Italy U21s Stephen Kenny's men hold Italy in Tallaght. Read back on how it unfolded. Soccer • 10 Oct 19
Parisse slams decision to cancel Italy v All Blacks Italy captain Sergio Parisse pulled no punches in hiding his disappointment at the cancellation of their final Pool B match because of Typhoon Hagibis and ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
England-France and New Zealand-Italy games cancelled England's Rugby World Cup game against France, and New Zealand v Italy have both been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Hagibis. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19
O'Shea admits Italy were bullied by Springboks Italy coach Conor O'Shea said his side were fortunate to receive only one red card in their 49-3 Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa, ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
South Africa steamroll Italy to go top of their Pool South Africa climbed to the top of Rugby World Cup Pool B with a 49-3 victory over Italy in Shizuoka. Rugby • 04 Oct 19
Italy flex muscles to sweep Canadians aside Italy ran in seven tries to thrash a willing but limited Canada side 48-7 on a humid Thursday evening in Fukuoka to earn a second ... Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 19
