Italy’s defence guru spreads wings
Marius Goosen, who has served as Italy’s assistant coach for eight years, will reportedly leave the team on a high note to take up a coaching job in Japan.
Marius Goosen, who has served as Italy’s assistant coach for eight years, will reportedly leave the team on a high note to take up a coaching job in Japan.
Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins shared a fiery exchange with referee Matthieu Raynal during a water break in the Six Nations match against Italy.
Italy made a historic finish to the 2024 Six Nations, France edged England and Ireland beat Scotland to retain the crown.
Italy condemned Wales to a first Six Nations whitewash in 21 years with a narrow win in Cardiff on Saturday.
Paolo Garbisi kicked 11 points as Italy survived a late fightback from Wales to claim bragging rights in the Six Nations wooden spoon duel in Cardiff on Saturday.
Ange Capuozzo will miss Italy’s attempt to avoid a ninth straight wooden spoon in the Six Nations after a finger fracture ruled him out of the Azzurri’s clash with Wales in Cardiff.
The Springboks’ position as the number one Test team has been strengthened after Ireland’s shock defeat to England, while Italy’s historic win in Rome has lifted the Azzurri to a best-ever position in World Rugby’s rankings.
Following a defeat that ended their hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams, defending champions Ireland have been dragged into a four-horse race in the final lap for the Six Nations title.
Gonzalo Quesada beamed with pride on Saturday after his Italy team of “nutters” beat Scotland to win their first Six Nations home match in 11 years.
The penultimate round of the 2024 Six Nations delivered two dramatic upsets on Saturday as Italy ambushed Scotland and England edged defending champions Ireland.