Sam Cane and TJ Perenara set for All Blacks farewell against Italy
Duo will take up playing contracts in Japan at the end of the autumn international series
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Argentina run up 50 points as they continue dominance over disappointing Italy
Pumas outhalf Tomas Albornoz scored 20 of Argentina’s points including a try
Benetton the fashionable standard bearers of Italy’s rugby renaissance
Bulk suppliers to the Azzurri, the Treviso side are now making a mark in the URC and Champions Cup
Ireland name team for World U20 Championship opener against Italy
Evan O’Connell captains the side in Cape Town
Eight Irish in Six Nations team of the tournament as Menoncello named best player
Three backs and five forwards for Ireland named in best team, as Aki misses out on top award
Ireland left with regrets as Italy hang on for bonus point victory at the RDS
Penalty try sees Ireland hit the front early but clinical Italians have too much in front of a record crowd
‘I would call Danah a games-playing outhalf’ - O’Brien backed for Six Nations success
Starting XV does not include four of starting team that lost 38-17 to France in opening Six Nations game in Le Mans
Six Nations: Ireland coach praises defence’s ‘great work’ ahead of Italy test
Danaher pleased with ‘buy-in’ from group, which will be boosted by return of offloading queen Sam Monaghan
Ireland to be boosted by return of Sam Monaghan for Italy clash
Influential secondrow missed Six Nations opener against France due to head injury
Gordon D’Arcy: A few new faces can push Ireland on once again
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
Ireland centre Bundee Aki shortlisted for Six Nations player of the year
England backrow Ben Earl, Scotland winder Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello the other nominations
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations review - No turning back for England as Wales emerge as the problem child
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations 2024 Team of the Tournament
Irish players dominate the best team after winning the championship
From pricey Aviva tickets to refereeing gaffes: Five things we learned from the final Six Nations weekend
Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe
Wales condemned to Six Nations wooden spoon as Italy win in Cardiff
Dismal Welsh effort saw them suffer fifth successive defeat of the season after a fine Italian display
Wales centre George North to retire from international rugby after Six Nations
Centre will play his 121st and final Test match against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday
Louis Lynagh grabs debut try as Italy beat Scotland in Rome
Italy fought back from 22-16 down at half-time to secure a famous win in front of a packed Stadio Olimpico
Ireland to open 2025 Six Nations campaign at home to England
Ireland will conclude with a trip to Rome to take on Italy on St Patrick’s weekend
Failure to give Italy another penalty after Paolo Garbisi’s miss was baffling
But it’s generally good we’re hearing less chatter from referees
The Counter Ruck: The Lawrence Dallaglio interview
Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy preview this week’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at Twickenham
The Counter Ruck: Wales walloping leaves Ireland one win away from the Six Nations title
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Garbisi hits the post with last-gasp penalty as France escape with a draw against Italy
Italian outhalf sees ball fall off the tee with the shot clock ticking closer to zero before his rushed effort hits the woodwork
Posolo Tuilagi handed first Six Nations start for France ahead of Italy clash
Gonzalo Quesada makes six changes to the Italian XV that was held scoreless in Dublin a fortnight ago
The Counter Ruck: Rugby’s culture war - Mike Ross on the state of Ireland’s scrum
The Counter Ruck podcast: Rugby’s culture war - Mike Ross on the state of Ireland’s scrum
Six Nations: Rare Ireland rotation leaves interesting selection discussion for Wales clash
Ireland’s defence was impressive, constantly harassing the Italian set piece and breaking their momentum time and again
The Counter Ruck: Italian demolition job with Gerry Thornley and John O’Sullivan
The Counter Ruck podcast: Jack Crowley and James Lowe impress but standard across Six Nations so far has been disappointing
Stuart McCloskey: ‘It’s been pretty seamless for me’
Ireland v Italy saw the Ulster man thrive at inside centre, having been given an opportunity by Bundee Aki’s injury
By the numbers – Italy show changing style while playing this Ireland team is a fool’s errand
Ireland v Italy shows the challenge facing the Azzurri, and UL Bohs remain top with win over Galwegians as women’s AIL returns
Deafening silence at the Aviva, Ireland solve a key issue and other things we learned from Six Nations week two
Ireland v Italy showed tactical excellence of Andy Farrell's men; Casey takes one for the team; revealing under-20s fixture; crowd fails to play its part
Singing Ireland’s praises too loud makes Rob Kearney uncomfortable, but the strawberry milkshake tastes good
TV View: Donal Óg Cusack is finding nothing about the renovation of Páirc Uí Chaoimh delicious
Ireland 36 Italy 0 (Full-time) - as it happened
Ireland run in six tries in an imperfect display as poor Italian outfit are held off the scoreboard at the Aviva Stadium
Six Nations: Jack Crowley swaggers as Ireland stop Italy from finding groove
Ireland’s senior team gave the U20s a timely lesson in how to stop opponents from rallying
Six Nations: Ireland run in six tries and complete shutout victory over Italy
Ireland keep Italy scoreless for the first time in 37 meetings to go two points clear at the top of the table
Ireland 36 Italy 0: How the Irish players rated in the shutout at the Aviva
John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland made it two bonus-point wins to start the Six Nations
Ireland v Italy: Five areas of Italian weakness ahead of Sunday’s clash
Gonzalo Quesada has been backed to make Italy more pragmatic, but what tangible changes does he need to make?
Caelan Doris sought out Johnny Sexton’s advice on Ireland captaincy
25-year-old Leinster backrow urged to be himself after seeking guidance over ‘pretty cool honour’
Ireland vs Italy head-to-head: Stuart McCloskey v Tommaso Menoncello
Bundee Aki has become a key player for Ireland while Tomasso Menoncello has all the qualities to become a generational talent for Italy
Ireland v Italy: Doris captains side as Farrell looks to cultivate leaders
Six Nations: Head coach’s hand was forced by injury as some first-teamers are rested for Dublin clash
Irelands U20s hang on after titanic battle with Italy
Richie Murphy’s men survive imperfect performance to keep alive hopes of three Grand Slams in a row
Ireland team v Italy: Andy Farrell makes six changes, including four in the pack
Andy Farrell praises Caelan Doris’s qualities as he will captain the side in Dublin
The Counter Ruck: The Italian Job with Felipe Contepomi and Gordon D’Arcy
Rugby Podcast: Contepomi, who played with Quesada when they both were lining out for Los Pumas, says his fellow former 10 has a significant challenge ahead
Mary Hannigan: Italy showing signs of life in bid to recover from World Cup disaster
John O’Mahony on combining politics with football management; Guide to the Nations League draw; Mysterious fan deaths in America
Gonzalo Quesada will make Italy more ‘pragmatic’ says former team-mate Felipe Contepomi
One-time Leinster and Argentinian outhalf speaks to The Counter Ruck podcast on what Ireland can expect from Italy’s new leadership
Mike Catt impressed by Italy’s response to depressing World Cup campaign
Former Azzurri attack coach Mike Catt hails Italy's spirited response against England following a nightmare World Cup campaign
Rónan Kelleher: ‘The lineout clicked last weekend, but there was no major revamp’
With 13 secured balls from 13 throws by Ireland, France had nothing they could land on Ireland to knock them out of stride
Garry Ringrose ‘progressing nicely’ despite not taking part in Ireland training
Mike Catt says a decision on the fitness of a number of players will be made later in the week ahead of Sunday’s clash with Italy
Garbisi brothers ready for biggest test yet against Ireland in Six Nations
Italy’s new coach Gonzalo Quesada trusted the brothers in midfield to great effect against England
Gordon D’Arcy: Well-drilled Ireland’s decision-making and execution now at a high level
Italy looked a much-improved outfit against England but will find Farrell’s Ireland in Dublin an entirely different proposition
Ireland vs Italy : TV details, kick-off time and team news for Six Nations home opener
All you need to know ahead of Sunday’s clash as Ireland look to preserve their Grand Slam hopes in Dublin
Five things we learned from the opening weekend of Six Nations action
Jack Crowley has a vital quality called character; Italy let golden opportunity slip; James Ryan and rugby’s twists and turns; Fab Finn Russell; Gibson-Park key to Ireland tempo
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