All Blacks make sweeping changes
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to his starting side ahead of their final tour clash against Italy in Rome.
Wallabies battle past Italy
Marika Koroibete scored two of Australia’s four tries in their 26-7 win over Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Ashley-Cooper makes Wallabies return
Wallabies veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper will make his return to Test rugby in one of six changes to the team to face Italy in Padua on Saturday.
Allan helps Italy see off Georgia
Flyhalf Tommy Allan contributed 13 points as Italy defeated Georgia 28-17 in Firenza on Saturday.
Ireland thump Italy in Chicago
Jordan Larmour scored a hat-trick as Ireland thrashed Italy 54-7 in Chicago on Saturday.
Test teams (Week 1)
This weekend’s Test teams as they are announced.
Italy break losing streak
Italy survived a late Japan fightback to win 25-22 in Kobe on Saturday and draw the series 1-1.
Japan hammer poor Italy
Japan beat Italy 34-17 in Kyushu on Saturday to extend the Azzurri’s winless run to eight games.
Ireland to play Italy in USA
Ireland will face Italy at Soldier Field in Chicago on 3 November.
Machenaud boots France to win over Italy
Maxime Machenaud kicked 17 points as France beat Italy 34-17 at the Velodrome in Marseille on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. Coming into the game, France and Italy were winless in the tournament and occupied the two spots at the bottom of the log. Staying true to that form, this fixture failed to transfer into a high-quality clash and yet it… Read more →
