#Italy
O'Shea 'never had discussions' with Irish rugby as he moves on to RFU role
The 49-year-old has joined the English union as its new performance director.
'He’s an energy-giver' - Catt backed to make impact with Ireland's attack
Conor O’Shea worked with the Englishman in Italy from 2016 until the recent World Cup.
A new Irish film tells the story of a female photographer who covered the violence of the Mafia
The Irish documentary Shooting the Mafia tells the story of photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.
At least seven dead from heavy rain in France, Italy and Greece
People have been trapped in their cars and roads have been closed by the floods.
Motorway section collapses in Italy following heavy rainfall
Two people in France were also killed after historic levels of rain fell in the south of the country.
Franco Smith to take over as Italy's interim head coach for Six Nations
The South African will take over from Conor O’Shea, who stood down over the weekend.
Mancini: I don't know if rivals are worried, but they'd prefer not to face Italy
Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes rivals would prefer to avoid playing his team at Euro 2020.
Azzurri complete stunning campaign with remarkable 9-1 rout of Armenia
Roberto Mancini’s Italy turned on the style in their final Group J game.
Italy declares state of emergency over Venice flooding
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the flooding as ‘a blow to the heart of our country’.
Italian teen not scared by €300 million price tag
Sandro Tonali isn’t worried about his valuation ahead of a big season.
'A dramatic situation': Venice flooded by highest tide in more than 50 years
The exceptionally intense high waters peaked at 1.87 metres.
Ross Byrne penalty the only score as Leinster prevail in dull affair against Zebre
Leo Cullen’s side extended their lead at the top of Conference A after a low-scoring victory in Parma.
Italy's teen sensation plays up Pirlo and Gattuso comparisons
Sandro Tonali made his debut as his team equalled a national team record with a 5-0 win over Liechtenstein.
Mancini warns Kean after red card against Ireland
The Italy U21 star was dismissed for pushing Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott in the chest.
'I feel sorry for the players like Parisse and Ghiraldini' - Irish sympathy for Italy
Keith Earls and CJ Stander also underlined that they’re focused on their own jobs against Samoa.
'It's ridiculous that there was no Plan B' - Italy's Parisse slams World Rugby
The Italians’ World Cup clash with the All Blacks has been cancelled.
As it happened: South Africa v Italy, Rugby World Cup
Relive the action as South Africa put seven tries on Italy in Shizuoka, with a second half red card killing the game as a contest.
'We could've sold the game out twice. I've everyone looking for tickets at the moment'
Ireland’s U21 qualifier against Italy at Tallaght Stadium next Thursday is a sell-out.
'I'm absolutely fine now': Kenny hails Swedish health system after falling ill on U21 duty
The 47-year-old suffered a health scare after Ireland’s Euro qualifier win against Sweden.
Obafemi and Ronan return as Kenny names U21 squad for Italy and Iceland qualifiers
Ireland are currently top of their group with three wins from three.
Hat-trick hero Dave Kearney inspires Leinster to dramatic Pro14 victory in Treviso
Leo Cullen’s side secured a five-point win against Benetton on Saturday evening.
'I promised the guys an old-school night' - O'Shea rewards Italy players before South Africa showdown
The Azzurri are two wins from two at the World Cup after cruising past Canada.
Italy trounce Canada to make it back-to-back World Cup bonus-point wins
Conor O’Shea’s side ran in seven tries but the performance in Fukuoka was by no means perfect.
Mont Blanc glacier close to collapse, warn Italian authorities
The glacier is on the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
'Disappointed' O'Shea refuses to blame conditions for Italy's error-strewn opener
Six tries but plenty to improve on for the Italians following this morning’s win against Namibia.
Italy ease to seven-try win over Namibia
Conor O’Shea’s side had to hold firm through a drastic change in conditions and an early setback.
Blow for England as Vunipola and Nowell look set to miss at least two World Cup games
The Saracens forward has a hamstring injury while the Exeter Chiefs player has been dealing with an ankle injury and appendicitis.
Italy ride their luck to see off 10-man Armenia
An Andrea Belotti brace and a solitary effort from substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini settled a spicy contest.
Marchant handed first England start despite exclusion from World Cup squad
The Harlequins centre’s selection raises doubts about the fitness of Jonathan Joseph and Henry Slade.
Italy PM promises unity after far-right League party cut out of new coalition
Italy’s president has been trying to solve the political crisis in the country.
Italy forms new government as Five Star leader signs up for coalition deal with Democratic Party
Italy’s left-leaning Five Star Movement has confirmed plans for a coalition with the Democratic Party.
Italy plunged into crisis as Prime Minister resigns after collapse of coalition with far-right
Giuseppe Conte’s resignation came under pressure from Matteo Salvini’s anti-immigrant League party, which has been soaring in opinion polls.
Ireland working hard in Portugal before England offer step up in intensity
Joe Schmidt’s men have been at The Campus since last Wednesday.
Migrants jump off rescue boat in bid to reach Italian island
Some of the people on board have spent months or years in Libyan detention camps, suffering torture and sexual abuse.
Six EU countries agree to take some of the 147 migrants stranded on Opens Arms ship, Italy says
The announcement comes amid a war of words between Italy’s interior minister and the premier.
Carbery injury sucks the air out of Ireland's win over makeshift Italy
The Munster playmaker was a class apart before suffering an apparent knee injury.
As it happened: Ireland v Italy, World Cup warm-up
We were at the Aviva Stadium as Joe Schmidt’s side ramped up their World Cup preparations.
Italy's Matteo Salvini calls for snap elections amid coalition crisis
Salvini has clashed with his fellow Deputy Prime Minister Luigi di Maio of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement.
'I read it when I came over here and had a bit of a laugh' - O'Shea dismisses link to Munster CEO role
The Italy head coach believes Ireland are World Cup contenders despite their poor Six Nations.
Kleyn primed for Ireland debut, Carbery takes 10 shirt for Italy warm-up
Munster’s Mike Haley is also set for his first international cap as he takes up a spot among the replacements.