Schmidt wants better Irish start v Italy
9 years ago by Super Sport.comIreland coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday his side could not afford another sluggish start when they look to revive their Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome.
Room 101: Chris Cook – Bath scrum-half
9 years ago by The Rugby Paper1. A multi-lingual world I get embarrassed by my inability to speak the local language whenever I visit countries like France or Italy and end up apologising profusely, so I reckon there should be one...
Conor O'Shea claims Italy have a 'mountain to climb' to beat Ireland as Sergio Parisse named in starting XV
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O'Shea expects mutterings of mirth but still remains convinced Italy will boast a "very good team" inside three years.
Schmidt says Ireland will have to be up for anything and O’Shea names his side.
9 years ago by In The LooseJoe Schmidt has warned Ireland that they will have to go into their game with Italy expecting the unexpected. The Ireland transport for their game at Murrayfield on Saturday was 15 minutes...
Parisse fit as O'Shea changes four for Ireland
9 years ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Captain Sergio Parisse has shaken off a neck injury to lead resurgent Italy into Saturday's Six Nations clash against embattled Ireland in Rome.
Six Nations: Joe Schmidt urges Ireland to cope with the unexpected in Italy
9 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland’s sluggish start in Scotland damaged their title hopes• Paddy Jackson keeps fly-half role with Johnny Sexton injuredJoe Schmidt has laid down the gauntlet to his Ireland team to shed any...
Ireland refuse to risk Sexton against Italy
9 years ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland have decided to do without inspirational flyhalf Jonathan Sexton for their key Six Nations international against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Italy make four changes for Ireland clash
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has announced his side to face Ireland this Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, in the second round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.
Italy make four changes for Ireland clash
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has announced his side to face Ireland this Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, in the second round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.
Three of the Best: Ireland v Italy through the years
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland take on Italy in Rome this weekend knowing they have lost just to the Azzurri in 16 RBS 6 Nations matches. Both sides will be looking to avenge their opening round defeats to kickstart their 2017...
