Six Nations: seven things to look out for this weekend | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianLeigh Halfpenny looks in the mood to give England a kicking, Italy’s discipline will be tested by Ireland and France face Scotland knowing they cannot loseThere were times during the autumn that you...
Preview & key stats: Italy v Ireland (Sat)
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news as Italy host Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations fixture at Stadio Olimpico (14:25 GMT).
Italy v Ireland Six Nations: We can't miss the bus again, warns coach Schmidt
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has challenged his side to fly out of the traps against Italy tomorrow after the slow start that cost them dear in their Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Under-20 Six Nations Preview: Italy U-20s v Ireland U-20s
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsAfter coming good in the second half against Scotland, the Ireland Under-20s will aim to maintain their winning start to the Six Nations when they play Italy in the first ever U-20 international to take...
Preview: Italy v Ireland
9 years ago by Rugby 365SIX NATIONS ROUND TWO: Avoiding delays, and another sluggish start, away to a determined Italy will be key as Ireland look to salvage their Six Nations title hopes with a win in Rome on Saturday.
What to expect from Vern Cotter's Scotland team announcement?
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsAfter claiming their first opening-day win since 2006 against Ireland at BT Murrayfield last weekend, Scotland have a chance to make history at the Stade de France in Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations.
Schmidt refusal to park bus issue shows flaws in players' mental strength
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWe thought we'd heard the last of bus-gate, that Ireland would have parked the issue that has somehow come to dominate the agenda in the wake of their defeat to Scotland last weekend, but just as it seemed...
Accuracy and more intensity should fix problems
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen he was preparing his Ireland side for their World Cup clash with Italy at London's Olympic Stadium in 2015, Joe Schmidt organised a training session against Conor O'Shea's Harlequins.
Ireland v Italy: Facts & Figures
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Italy is the meat in the sandwich of another busy international weekend. The Ireland Under-20s kick things off in Prato on Friday night, with the Ireland Women also...
What did we learn from Conor O'Shea's Italy team announcement?
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly's resolute performance during the first half against Wales last weekend will have left Conor O'Shea optimistic his charges can pull off at least one scalp during this year's RBS 6 Nations.
