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Italy’s Sergio Parisse is backed despite crucial miss against France

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• ‘It’s one of those things,’ says Italy’s Luke McLean about missed drop goal• Jules Plisson stands out for France with kicked points in 23-21 winSergio Parisse has one Six Nations drop goal...

Picamoles sidelined with hamstring injury

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

France No 8 Louis Picamoles's Six Nations campaign is in doubt after he siffered a torn hamstring during their 23-21 win against visitors Italy on Saturday.

Best finds much to be proud of in dramatic draw

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland captain Rory Best found more positives than negatives from his side's 16-16 draw with Wales on Sunday in their 2016 RBS 6 Nations opener.

Warburton's mixed emotions after Dublin draw

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sam Warburton admitted he didn't know whether to laugh or cry after Wales' superb comeback at the Aviva Stadium finished in a 16-16 draw against Ireland.

The Seven Changes England Should Make For Their Game Against Italy

1 decade ago by In The Loose

We assess the performances of England’s players against Scotland and outline the six changes we think should be made ahead of their clash with Italy… 15.Mike Brown It wasn’t his best...

Vakatawa impresses on his France debut

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France head coach Guy Noves hopes his side have uncovered a diamond in the rough after Virimi Vakatawa's man of the match performance on debut.

Parisse accepts responsibility for Italy defeat

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sergio Parisse took full responsibility for his decision to go for a last-minute failed drop-goal against France - but the Italy captain insists it could just have easily worked in the Azzurri's favour.

Parisse accepts responsibility for Italy defeat

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sergio Parisse took full responsibility for his decision to go for a last-minute failed drop-goal against France - but the Italy captain insists it could just have easily worked in the Azzurri's favour.

Exeter Chiefs' Michele Campagnaro almost helps Italy to France...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs centre Michele Campagnaro could not help Italy sliding to a narrow 23-21 loss to France in their opening Six Nations match on Saturday.The 22-year-old played a starring role as the Italians...

France hang on to beat Italy in entertaining Six Nations opener

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Italy came close to springing the first upset of the tournament when they were narrowly beaten 23-21 in the opening match of the 2016 Six Nations. A late attempt at a dropgoal from number eight Sergio...