Italy, Ireland and Six Nations

Italy v Ireland: Record Irish support descends on Rome for Six Nations finale
The Italian Rugby Federation has told the IRFU that Irish fans will fill close to half of the famous ground for the fifth round championship encounter, but their hopes of a Grand Slam celebration were
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Jacqui Hurley presents all the action from the first match in the final round of fixtures, held at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Ireland have not lost to the Azzurri since 2013 and, although Italy have improved in recent years,
Rugby-Italy captain Lamaro benched among seven changes for Ireland clash
Italy captain Michele Lamaro has been dropped to the bench against Ireland, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada making seven changes for their final game of the Six Nations on Saturday. Lamaro has started the last 24 Six Nations matches but the flanker has been replaced by Manuel Zuliani,
Crowley starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.
Crowley starts in one of six changes for Ireland's Six Nations finale with Italy
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley will make his first start of this Six Nations in the team's tournament finale away to Italy on Saturday after ousting Sam Prendergast from the No 10 shirt. The 25-year-old Munster stand-off played every minute of Ireland's title-winning campaign in 2024 but Leinster out-half Prendergast,
Ireland bring in Crowley, front-liners return for Italy Six Nations showdown
Ireland's Jack Crowley will start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, with Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose returning as the Irish look for the high-scoring victory needed to keep their slim title hopes alive.
Gerry Thornley: French accusations against Ireland not in keeping with the spirit of the Six Nations
Dupont and his deputy as captain Grégory Alldritt both complained to referee Angus Gardner about the clearout by Tadhg Beirne ...
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Italy out to frustrate Ireland's hopes of staying in Six Nations title fight right to the end
The Azzurri were shell-shocked to concede 73 points to France and then 47 points to England in their last two games in the ...
'A rebirth': London Irish target 2026 return
London Irish plan to return to competitive rugby under a fan ownership model in 2026, say the new owners headed by Eddie ...
Gori details his Irish origins and how Italy can beat Ireland
Italy host Ireland on the final day of the Six Nations Championship on Saturday, a special fixture for former scrumhalf ...
Retiring trio show how Ireland have grown – but rocky terrain lies ahead
As Irish rugby reaches the end of an era, the retirements of Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray provide significant ...
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Spain ‘more confident’ of upsetting Georgia as star savours ‘perfect time’ following Rugby World Cup feat
Brendan McGilligan speaks to Spain centre Yago Fernandez Vilar ahead of their Rugby Europe Championship clash with Georgia in ...
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BizNews Rugby: France favourites; Ireland need a miracle; and Scotland’s dilemma
This week's BizNews Rugby Show sees rugby insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd unpack the final round of the Six ...
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Edoardo Gori: An Italian Rugby Tale with Irish Roots
Edoardo Gori, a former scrumhalf for Italy, reminisces about his 69 appearances, particularly the unforgettable 2013 Six Nations win against Ireland. With an Irish grandmother, Gori cherishes his ...
Ireland v Italy match preview, coverage & key stats
Preview, team news and match facts as Ireland face Italy in Rome with aspirations of a historic third successive Men's Six ...