Italy sweating over Parisse fitness as they look to save sinking ship
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Jacques Brunel was appointed Italy coach in 2011, he was expected to bring a renewed sense of belief to a sport that has always played second fiddle to soccer.
Ireland wait on Rob Kearney fitness for World Cup game with Italy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Scan on Kearney’s gluteal injury may open door for Simon Zebo at full-back• Keith Earls expected to complete the head-injury protocols on TuesdayIreland’s Rob Kearney faces a nervous 48-hour...
Sergio Parisse Fit
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly captain Sergio Parisse will join the Italy squad early on Tuesday after undergoing a final examination of his calf in Paris on Monday. Parisse has been training with his club Stade Francais in...
Parisse to rejoin Italy squad
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comCaptain Sergio Parisse will join up with Italy's Rugby World Cup squad on Tuesday after getting the all-clear on the calf injury that ruled him out of the first two games of the tournament.
Tom Wood free to play against Australia
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Wood (England) has received a Citing Commissioner Warning from Maurizio Vancini (Italy).Wood received the warning for striking an opponent in breach of Law 10.4 (a) in the 66th minute of England’s...
Italy welcome inspirational captain Parisse into squad as he targets Ireland return
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSergio Parisse will finally join Italy's World Cup camp on tomorrow and has his sights on facing Ireland this weekend.
Simon Zebo released from Ireland's World Cup squad on 'compassionate leave'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSimon Zebo has left the Ireland squad on "compassionate leave" but is expected to return to camp tomorrow ahead of the World Cup clash with Italy this weekend.
Canada come close to upsetting Italy in entertaining Pool D fixture
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpItaly hung on against an inspired Canada to claim a 23-18 victory and keep their outside chance of reaching the RWC quarter finals alive. Italy scored through Michele Rizzo and Gonzalo Garcia, with points...
Ireland ease to bonus point win over Romania in front of packed Wembley
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland scored six tries to beat Romania 44-10 in front of the record crowd at Wembley on Sunday. It was their second bonus point victory of the tournament so far, as they build towards what should be...
Rugby World Cup 2015: talking points from the weekend’s matches
1 decade ago by The GuardianInjuries will not dampen Wales’ spirits after beating England, Australia gamble on freshness and Italy’s coach isn’t popular at home after listless displaysThe investigation into the collective strength...
