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Biagi and Geldenhuys back in for Italy

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy head coach Jacques Brunel has called on second-row pair George Biagi and Quintin Geldenhuys ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

Ireland starlet Josh van der Flier's meteoric rise to the RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

It has been some journey over the last 18 months for Ireland's Josh van der Flier, who has transformed himself from an academy starlet to a first-team regular at Leinster, and now has been thrust into...

Eight Million Tune In For England v Ireland

1 decade ago by Running Rugby

The Six Nations viewing figures rose again last weekend with ITV’s coverage of England v Ireland achieving a peak total of almost eight million. The tournament reached a record-breaking peak audience...

Holland: 'There's A Huge Amount To Play For'

1 decade ago by Munster Rugby News

Captaining Munster to victory in Italy last weekend, Billy Holland credited AIL experience and ingenuity in overcoming Treviso in less than favourable playing conditions. The second row also underlined...

Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni to miss Ireland clash after stamping ban

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni has been banned for two weeks for stamping on Scotland's Duncan Taylor in the 36-20 RBS 6 Nations defeat in Rome.

Castrogiovanni Faces the Music

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy prop forward Martin Castrogiovanni made an appearance before an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee after stamping on an opponent during a 6 Nations match against Scotland on Saturday,...

Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni banned for two weeks for stamping

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Forward guilty of stamping on Scotland’s Duncan Taylor• Prop will miss Six Nations visit to Ireland on 12 MarchThe Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni has been banned for two weeks after stamping...

Payne on track to return for Italy clash as Murphy insists winning is the priority

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Jared Payne completed a full session with Ireland's medics and fitness staff yesterday and is expected to return to team training on Monday, putting him in line for an international return against Italy.

Murray 'lucky' to be fit for Italy clash

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Murray 'lucky' to be fit for Italy clash

Castrogiovanni coy over international future

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Martin Castrogiovanni insists he has not made a decision over his international future ahead of Italy's next RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland.