Preview: Italy v France (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsItaly centre Andrea Masi returns to face France on Sunday. Winger Leonardo Sarto replaces Michele Visentin and back-row Samuela Vunisa takes over from Simone Favaro. Captain Sergio Parisse...
Ireland want to win, not entertain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales forwards coach Robin McBryde expects an attritional battle against Ireland in the Six Nations showdown. Unbeaten Ireland are aiming to complete the fourth leg of a potential Grand Slam...
Andrea Masi says Italy are gunning for third successive home win over France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Centre admits his country are not favourites for Sunday’s clash• ‘Our objective is to earn their respect for good,’ declares Masi• France make eight changes for Six Nations meeting with Italy...
Six Nations fixtures: all you need to know
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWales v Ireland The match to decide where the championship heads. Should Ireland win, a Grand Slam seems inevitable with only Scotland to come. But should Wales win, that opens up the possibility...
Italy v France: Teams
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance make eight changes to they head to Rome to face Italy in the fourth round of the RBS Six Nations.
Six Nations preview: Italy v France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly and France meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, with Les Bleus looking to get back to winning ways after successive Six Nations defeats - but their recent record in Italy does not make...
Scott 'devastated' for injured Dunbar
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland centre Matt Scott is "devastated" for stricken midfield colleague Alex Dunbar, who sustained a serious knee injury on Thursday. Dunbar has excelled for Glasgow and Scotland...
Farrell demands England response
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAndy Farrell has called on England to bounce back from their Dublin setback ahead of their match against Scotland on Saturday. Scotland visit Twickenham on Saturday in the penultimate round looking...
Italy change three for France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly have made three changes for their Six Nations match against France on Sunday. Sergio Parisse will win a record 112th cap and he will start alongside Samuela Vunisa and Francesco Minto in their...
England could be the most foolish side in the Six Nations
1 decade ago by The Telegraph• Austin Healey: How to stop rugby being boring • Scotland won't have a fear factor at Twickenham Rugby as a sport has always enjoyed playing up to its historic image of being for smarter players. ...
