2019 Rugby World Cup: Italy v Canada
7 years ago by Rugby WorldItaly face Canada in this Group B match taking place in Fukuoka Last Time Out: Back in 2016 the sides were only split by two points (Getty Images)Italy face Canada in this Group B match taking place at...
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Italy v Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly five players who started against Namibia remain for Italy's clash with Canada in Pool B on Thursday. Italy's strength in depth will be tested when they face Canada in the...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: England v United States
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStand-in captain George Ford is raring to go against the United States as England have to quickly put a gruelling Rugby World Cup opener behind them. England were far too...
Canada Name Team to Face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada coach Kingsley Jones has announced his team for the Pool B match against Italy at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on Thursday, 26 September. Eleven players return to the starting...
'Play 'em tough': Al Charron on how Canada were nearly a world power – and what went wrong
7 years ago by The GuardianThe great back-rower is pained by his country’s struggles but sees an opportunity to beat Italy and surprise the game againAlternative history is about tantalising but impossible questions. What if Lincoln...
Italy kick off RWC 2019 campaign with comfortable victory over Namibia in Osaka
7 years ago by Rugby DumpItaly started their Rugby World Cup campaign in the best possible fashion by securing a relatively comfortable 47-21 victory over Namibia in Osaka.
Italy coach O'Shea demands improvement after victory over Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance. Conor O'Shea was left frustrated by Italy's...
Italy win their Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka. Italy had plenty to celebrate as Sergio Parisse and his team opened...
WATCH: Parisse puts referee on his arse against Namibia
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAustralian referee Nic Berry took a hit from Italy captain Sergio Parisse during Sunday’s game against Namibia.
