
Italy captain Sergio Parisse has been suspended after being found guilty of eye gouging New Zealand's Isaac Ross.

New Zealand's players have been lambasted by their coaching staff after struggling to a 27-6 triumph over Italy.

New Zealand rounded off their preparations for the Tri-Nations series with a laboured 27-6 triumph over Italy on Saturday.

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has admitted that a number of players are "on trial" for selection for the Tri-Nations.

Italy coach Nick Mallett singled new fly-half Craig Gower out for special praise after the Azzurri's defeat in Australia.

The growth of rugby union in Italy would only be enhanced if the country hosted a World Cup, according to coach Nick Mallett.

Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
The British and Irish Lions take time out to go on safari ahead of the third test against South Africa.
Pictures from an enthralling second Test between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
It's win or bust for the Lions but before they head to Pretoria, there was some last-minute training.
Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
| Result |
|---|
| Italy |
| Saturday 27th June |
| International Match |
| International Match |
| New Zealand 27 - 6 Italy |
| Saturday 20th June |
| International Match |
| Australia 34 - 12 Italy |
| Saturday 13th June |
| International Match |
| Australia 31 - 8 Italy |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | England | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Wales | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | Italy | 5 | 0 |
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