Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby needs help as opposed to being cut adrift
The Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the Noughties
The Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the Noughties
Conan back under starter’s orders . . . Daly the ‘world-class’ centre . . . Stats don’t stack up
Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico
Ireland were much quicker to adapt to referee Mathieu Raynal’s breakdown mantras
Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts
Return of Sexton and Ryan should help ensure a more clinical attacking display
For Andy Farrell’s side it’s a must-win, but Italy’s young guns could seize the moment
Italy kicked of their 2021 campaign by suffering a 28th consecutive Six Nations defeat
Wayne Pivac’s side ran three tries in the final 22 minutes in Llanelli
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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