The Irish Times

Wales secure bonus-point against Italy after just 30 minutes

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 17:03

Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past Italy

Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 17:27

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Italy

Young squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 caps

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00

Wales finally pull clear of Italy’s grip in another lacklustre display

Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 19:22

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Six Nations 2020: Italy’s long winless run looks set to continue

Franco Smith takes charge of a side without Championship win since 2015

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 11:00

Benetton fashion late draw with Leinster thanks to Tavuyara try

Italian side had their chances to win yet again at the RDS against sub-par Leinster

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 22:31

Ireland look for cohesion and continuity in Rome

Joe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky Italians

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Schmidt had Stockdale locked and loaded for Soldier Field

Italians have clever players but lack athletes and grunt to execute momentum changes

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 07:00

Larmour bags hat-trick as Ireland win phoney war at Soldier Field

Second-half blitz helps Joe Schmidt’s side run up a half-century of points in Chicago

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 22:32

Ireland v Italy: Italian player profiles

A look at Conor O’Shea’s starting 15 who will look to cause an upset at Soldier Field

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 16:00

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Brunel praises Bastereaud as he changes backline for Italy clash

‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 15:03

Liam Toland: Struggle to identify precious space still an issue for Ireland

Conan’s contribution to Earls’ try an example of how to identify possibilities

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 07:08

Conor O’Shea: Ian McKinley ‘a rugby player, not a romantic story’

Outhalf missed out on selection for Italy’s Six Nations trip to play Ireland in native Dublin

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 15:45

Johnny Sexton ready for second era at Leinster

Ireland outhalf’s return a huge boost for team that is back playing expansive rugby

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 17:25