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Italy complete 100% record by beating Wales

Italy topped their group at Euro 2020 after a third straight win, with a first-half goal from Matteo Pessina giving them a 1-0 victory over 10-man Wales, who also advance to the knockout stages of the competition.

Euro 2020 • 20 Jun 21

Gareth Bale said that he would be happy to remain on penalty duties despite his miss against Turkey

Bale targeting Wembley date

Gareth Bale believes Wales could benefit from a knockout Euro 2020 game at Wembley.

Euro 2020 • 20 Jun 21

Euro 2020 Podcast: Hamann - England's Kane conundrum

Raf Diallo is joined by Didi Hamann to look ahead to the upcoming Euro 2020 group games involving England and Germany as well as to review the latest wins for Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.

Euro 2020 • 18 Jun 21

Ciro Immobile is congratulated by Roberto Mancini after scoring Italy's third goal against Switzerland

Mancini: Long way to go but Italy in Euro 2020 mix

Roberto Mancini believes Italy can win Euro 2020 after they became the first side to reach the knockout stage.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

Euro 2020: Italy 3-0 Switzerland - recap

Italy beat Switzerland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to return to the top of Group A and advance to the Euro 2020 knockout stage after two wins from two.

Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21

Locatelli celebrates with midfield colleague Nicolo Barella

Locatelli stars as impressive Italy seal last-16 spot

Manuel Locatelli scored twice to fire Italy into the knockout phase at Euro 2020 after a 3-0 win over Switzerland.

Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21

Anna O'Flanagan, left, Deirdre Duke and Zara Malseed of Ireland celebrate after the third goal

Ireland ease past Italy to end EuroHockey campaign

Ireland finished their EuroHockey Championship campaign with a victory as Anna O'Flanagan's double underpinned a strong 3-0 win over Italy.

Hockey • 12 Jun 21

The Italian coach congratulates Lorenzo Insigne after the final whistle

Mancini plays down talk of Italy favourites tag

Italy coach Roberto Mancini said his team's patience against an ultra-defensive Turkey side was the key to the 3-0 win in their Euro 2020 Group A opener on Friday but he laughed off talk of them being among the tournament favourites.

Euro 2020 • 11 Jun 21

Ciro Immobile turns away after scoring Italy's second

Italy open Euro 2020 with convincing win over Turkey

Italy kicked off Euro 2020 with a convincing 3-0 victory over Turkey in Group A at the Olympic Stadium in Rome with Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne on target.

Euro 2020 • 11 Jun 21

Roberto Mancini is expecting a tough encounter against Turkey

Mancini warns of Turkey danger in Euros opener

Roberto Mancini has warned his buoyant Italy side to be on their guard as they prepare to kick off their Euro 2020 campaign against Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Manuel Locatelli looks set to start for Italy in place of Marco Verratti

Euro 2020 Group A: Italy the pick of competitive bunch

Group A gives us the first game of the delayed Euro 2020 in the shape of Turkey versus Italy and also offers one of the most finely balanced groups in the competition.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Kieran Crowley has been handed a three-year term

Crowley to take over as Italy coach

New Zealander Kieran Crowley will succeed Franco Smith as Italy head coach this summer.

Rugby • 19 May 21

Italy face Turkey at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on 11 June

Italian squad fully vaccinated ahead of Euros

The players under consideration for a place in Roberto Mancini's Italy squad for next month's European Championship have all been given Covid-19 vaccinations.

Soccer • 04 May 21

Dorothy Wall scoring the first try against Italy

Miller: Progress made but more ambition needed

Former Ireland international Alison Miller believes progress has been made by Adam Griggs' side but is hopeful for more ambition to close the gap to the top two in the Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 25 Apr 21

Dorothy Wall barges over for Ireland's opening try of the game

Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 25-5 Italy

Ireland claim third place in the 2021 Women's Six Nations with a 25-5 victory over Italy in Donnybrook.

Rugby • 24 Apr 21

Amee Leigh Murphy-Crowe celebrates her first try with team-mates Stacey Flood and Hannah O'Connor

Ireland secure third spot with comfortable win

Ireland secured third place in the 2021 Women's Six Nations with an ultimately comfortable 25-5 victory over Italy on the concluding afternoon in Donnybrook.

Rugby • 24 Apr 21

Ireland v Italy: All you need to know

Ireland and Italy face off on Saturday with the winner claiming third place in the Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 23 Apr 21

Ciara Griffin is expecting a big performance from Ireland this weekend

Griffin insists Ireland will shrug off French defeat

Ciara Griffin is confident that there will be no hangover within the Ireland squad following last weekend's Six Nations defeat to France.

Rugby • 23 Apr 21

Stacey Flood (r) and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe will start their first games for Ireland tomorrow

Flood can bring the 'flair' - Griggs

Adam Griggs says new out-half Stacey Flood will add some flair to the Irish backline when they take on Italy in Donnybrook on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Apr 21

Adam Griggs: 'I probably wasn't as clear as I could have been

Griggs says he wasn't clear on women's game structure

Ireland head coach Adam Griggs has clarified comments he made on the topic of the structure of the women's game in the country.

Rugby • 22 Apr 21

Stacey Flood is one of three changes to the side

Ireland make three changes for Italy visit

Adam Griggs has made three changes to his starting XV for the visit of Italy, as Ireland bid to finish the 2021 Women's Six Nations campaign in third position.

Rugby • 22 Apr 21

Italy hammer Scots to set up clash with Ireland

Captain Manuela Furlan scored a hat-trick as Italy cruised to a 41-20 win over Scotland in their Women's Six Nations clash in Glasgow, setting up a third place play-off with Ireland next week.

Rugby • 17 Apr 21

Italy approves 25% capacity for Euro 2020 games

Italy's government will allow fans to attend matches at this year's European Championship in Rome's Olympic Stadium with at least 25% capacity, the country's soccer federation (FIGC).

Soccer • 13 Apr 21

Massimo Cuttitta pictured at the Stoop in 1997

Former Italy captain Massimo Cuttitta dies aged 54

Former Italy rugby captain Massimo Cuttitta has died from Covid-19 complications aged 54.

Rugby • 11 Apr 21

Michael Bradley is the Pro14 Coach of the Season

Michael Bradley named Pro14 Coach of the Season

Zebre's Irish coach Michael Bradley has been named as the Pro14 Coach of the Season for 2020/21.

Andrea Moretti • 02 Apr 21

Italy

Italy complete 100% record by beating Wales

Bale targeting Wembley date

Euro 2020 Podcast: Hamann - England's Kane conundrum

Mancini: Long way to go but Italy in Euro 2020 mix

Euro 2020: Italy 3-0 Switzerland - recap

Locatelli stars as impressive Italy seal last-16 spot

Ireland ease past Italy to end EuroHockey campaign

Mancini plays down talk of Italy favourites tag

Italy open Euro 2020 with convincing win over Turkey

Mancini warns of Turkey danger in Euros opener

Euro 2020 Group A: Italy the pick of competitive bunch

Crowley to take over as Italy coach

Italian squad fully vaccinated ahead of Euros

Miller: Progress made but more ambition needed

Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 25-5 Italy

Ireland secure third spot with comfortable win

Ireland v Italy: All you need to know

Griffin insists Ireland will shrug off French defeat

Flood can bring the 'flair' - Griggs

Griggs says he wasn't clear on women's game structure

Ireland make three changes for Italy visit

Italy hammer Scots to set up clash with Ireland

Italy approves 25% capacity for Euro 2020 games

Former Italy captain Massimo Cuttitta dies aged 54

Michael Bradley named Pro14 Coach of the Season

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