Preview & key stats: Wales v Italy (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match between Wales and Italy at the Millennium Stadium.
Allen eager to make an impression for Wales
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales centre Cory Allen is determined to make Warren Gatland sit up and take notice after fearing he wouldn't make the World Cup squad altogether due to injury.
Nick Walshe welcomes international injection after Gloucester's...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAttack coach Nick Walshe has praised the professionalism of Gloucester's star returnees after missing out on World Cup selection.Billy Twelvetrees, James Hook, Richard Hibbard and Matt Kvesic have already...
North bids to repeat Six Nations form
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales wing George North is glad to have the "monkey off his back" as he prepares to face Italy after returning to the squad.
George North handed Italian job as Wales make final World Cup tweaks
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wing will play second game in eight days after fulfilling concussion protocols• Northampton man suffered three head injuries in less than five monthsGeorge North will play his second international...
Weekend preview & BOD's predictions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Pro12 kick off, we get underway our weekly preview of the weekend's action. This week we preview all the Pro 12 games and the 3 internationals that take place and ask Brian O'Driscoll to give...
Scotland give World Cup pick John Hardie his chance in France warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• New Zealand-born Hardie one of five changes to side that beat Italy• Sean Maitland and Tommy Seymour also return for Scotland in ParisThe controversial Scotland call-up John Hardie will be given...
Warburton back to lead Wales
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSam Warburton is set to make his first appearance of the World Cup warm-up campaign after he was named Thursday to lead the side in Saturday's match against Italy at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
Warburton back in for Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Sam Warburton returns to the starting line-up to lead his side in their final Dove Men Test warm-up clash against Italy on Saturday (KO 5pm).Warburton is part of a new look...
Sam Warburton to lead Wales against Italy in first World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Warren Gatland names strong team for final friendly before World Cup• Leigh Halfpenny, George North and Rhys Webb also starting for WalesSam Warburton will make his first appearance of Wales’ World...
