Italy flanker Jake Polledri has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 28, having failed to recover completely from a serious knee injury.
Ireland kept up their superb Six Nations form as they stormed to a 36-0 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Ireland have made six changes to their side to face Italy in Round 2 of the Six Nations, as back-row Caelan Doris captains the side.
Recap all the updates from Sunday's Six Nations Round 2 clash between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
England put on a second half fightback to secure a 27-24 victory against Italy at Stadio Olimpico to get their Six Nations 2024 campaign off to a positive start.
George Ford will start for England vs Italy after Marcus Smith's injury, with centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots in for their Test debuts.
New England captain Jamie George is convinced England can win the Six Nations 2024 but accepts they must learn fast after edging Italy 27-24 in Rome.
Relive all the updates from the 2024 Six Nations' opening Saturday as England narrowly beat Italy in Rome and Scotland got a one-point win over Wales in Cardiff.
We take a closer look at 12 key players who should shine for their teams as the Six Nations faces a period of transition...
Full results from all five rounds of the 2024 Men's Six Nations as Ireland claim back-to-back titles and England finish third.
France secure their place in the last eight of the Rugby World Cup after beating Italy 60-7 in Lyon on Friday
We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.
New Zealand displayed an ominous show of their Rugby World Cup strength and intent with a 96-17 Pool A victory over Italy in Lyon.
Italy face the first of two tough Rugby World Cup chances, Fiji look to clinch a first quarter-final since 2007 and South Africa seek a response.
Italy produced a stirring second-half fightback to beat Uruguay 38-17 and avoid a shock World Cup defeat at Stade de Nice.
We look ahead to a huge weekend of Rugby World Cup action, as Australia face a must-win Test versus Wales, while Ireland and South Africa clash.
Everything you need to know from Rugby World Cup Pool A as hosts France face New Zealand, Italy, Uruguay and Namibia.
All the squads ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, which runs from September 8 to October 28.
Darcy Graham marked his return to international rugby with two tries as an experimental Scotland side beat Italy 25-13 in Saturday's World Cup warm-up.
Ireland began their World Cup preparations with a routine 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin, with Caelan Doris the star performer in victory.
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