Thomas Ramos to start at outhalf for France against Italy
Fabien Galthié’s side without first picks Matthieu Jalibert and Romain Ntamack
Italy Rugby
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Stephen Aboud to rejoin Italian Rugby Federation to take up new role
Dubliner spent the last two years working with Rugby Canada as High Performance Director
Wales sink further into crisis as Italy win in Rome
Italian discipline disintegrates in closing stages to earn two yellow cards
Gerry Thornley: Italy v Wales may be more important than Warren Gatland wishes to admit
A loss in Rome would drop Wales to 12th in the World Rugby rankings
Taulupe Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Italy game
Faletau has not played a Test since Wales' last win during the 2023 World Cup
Owen Doyle: England can question calls but must know referee didn’t cause Ireland’s win
Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
Huw Jones runs in hat-trick of tries as Scotland hold off Italian comeback
Scotland led 19-6 at half-time but were level at 19-19 by the 46th minute
Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress
Gregor Townsend’s squad is widely deemed to be in its prime
Stafford McDowall to partner Huw Jones at centre for Scotland against Italy
Tommaso Allan returns for Italy as Michele Lamaro takes over as captain
Six Nations guide to Italy: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
Azzurri hoping to build on a promising 2024 campaign
Gerry Thornley: Odds are against Ireland completing Six Nations three-peat, this is my forecast
This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Ireland v England Six Nations tickets selling for up to €2,480 on resale websites
IRFU says it will liaise with gardaí over issue and that tickets that can be verified as resold will be cancelled
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
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
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