Parisse ruled out of Italy's June tour

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has named seven new caps in a 30-strong squad for a summer tour that comprises Test matches against Argentina, Canada and the United States.
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Italy vs All Blacks to be played at Stadio Olimpico

Thursday 29 March 2012

The Italian Rugby Federation have opted to play the Italy vs All Blacks clash in November at the 72,000-seat Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Italy give Scotland the Six Nations wooden spoon

Saturday 17 March 2012

Italy beat Scotland 13-6 in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico to avoid the wooden spoon and to hand Frenchman Jacques Brunel his first victory as Italy coach.
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Italy forced to change for Wooden spoon decider

Saturday 17 March 2012

Italy have been forced into a late change for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland in Rome which will decide who wins the wooden spoon.
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Castrogiovanni returns for Italy against Scotland

Thursday 15 March 2012

Leicester Tigers tight-head prop Martin Castrogiovanni has been named in the Italy side to face Scotland for the wooden spoon decider at Stadio Olimpico.
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Italy add Ongaro to Six Ntions squad for Scotland

Monday 12 March 2012

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has recalled hooker Fabio Ongaro which has increased his squad size to 31 ahead of next Saturday's Six Nations finale against Scotland.
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Bergamasco steps in to defend Italy's kickers

Wednesday 7 March 2012

Mirco Bergamasco has jumped in to defend Italy's under-fire kickers Kris Burton and Tobias Botes saying that they have been unfairly criticised.
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Castrogiovanni added to Italy Six Nations squad

Tuesday 28 February 2012

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has recalled Leicester Tigers prop Martin Castrogiovanni as one of four changes to his squad for the remaining Six Nations games against Wales and Scotland.
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Brunel :Italy must not let Ireland dictate pace

Friday 24 February 2012

Italy coach Jacques Brunel says Italy will have to prevent Ireland from dictating the tempo of their Six Nations match if they are to win in Dublin.
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Bergamasco to miss Six Nations due to ban

Thursday 23 February 2012

Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco has been slapped with a month long ban for dangerous play during the Rabo Direct Pro 12 League clash with the Ospreys.
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Italy make four changes for Ireland in Six Nations

Wednesday 22 February 2012

Italy have made four changes for Ireland in the Six Nations including South African-born Tobias Botes who is set to make his first start for Italy.
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Italy's McLean wary of Ireland's spoiling tactics

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Australian-born utility back Luke McLean who plays for Italy says that they will have to try and combat Ireland's spoiling tactics if they are to stand a chance of winning their Six Nations match in Dublin.
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Italy's Castrogiovanni to miss Six Nations

Sunday 12 February 2012

Martin Castrogiovanni looks likely miss the rest of the Six Nations after breaking a rib in Italy's 19-15 defeat to England on Saturday. In a severe blow to underdog Italy's chances of
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Italy out to prove a point against England

Thursday 9 February 2012

Italy fly-half Kris Burton hopes that even though they made errors against France Italy's performance against England in the Six Nations this week will show that their new attacking approach is here to stay.
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Italy recall Bortolami and Canale for England

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Italy have made two changes for their Six Nations clash against England at Stadio Olimpico by recalling veterans Marco Bortolami and Gonzalo Canale.
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Italy focusing on defence for England clash