Social media taking off at U20 Championship
1 decade ago by IRBThe World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off in Italy today and the world of social media has been buzzing ahead of the tournament
Preview: Italy v Ireland
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland and Italy may have finished at the opposite ends of the 2014 Six Nations table, but Joe Schmidt's camp is not viewing this as an opening-round banker.
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Saturday's opening RBS 6 Nations match between Ireland and Italy at Rome's Stadio Olimpico (kick-off 3.30pm local time/2.30pm Irish time).
Ireland v Italy: Facts & Figures
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women and Under-20s are first into action tonight, taking on their Italy counterparts in Florence and Biella respectively as the opening RBS 6 Nations weekend gets underway. Then, tomorrow...
Schmidt sticking to his guns for Six Nations opener
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJOE SCHMIDT has defended his team's style of play ahead of the opening game of their Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome tomorrow.
Irish Rugby TV: Rob Kearney On Ireland's Rome Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener in Rome, Ireland full-back Rob Kearney said Italy are 'a completely different beast when they're playing at home, especially at the start of the competition'.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland v Italy Team Announcement
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWatch highlights from the Ireland team announcement press conference as Joe Schmidt confirms the team to play Italy and answers questions on some of the tight selection calls.
In Pics: Ireland Training At Carton House
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad trained at Carton House on team announcement day, with a number of Six Nations newcomers - including backs Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw and Ian Keatley - set to feature against Italy....
Gordon D'Arcy sends priceless tweet after being omitted from Ireland's matchday 23
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster and Ireland star Gordon D'Arcy didn't make Joe Schmidt's 23-man squad for the clash against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico but he has made it on to Twitter.
Ireland gamble on O'Brien
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIreland took a selection gamble on Thursday for the first match of their Six Nations title defence, picking Sean O'Brien to start against Italy.
