Azzurri end losing run
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly ended a run of nine straight defeats with a hard-fought 24-13 victory over Samoa in Ascoli.
Second-half comeback sees Italy victorious
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTries from Simone Favaro and Sergio Parisse and three penalties from Kelly Haimona saw Italy stage a second-half comeback to beat Samoa 24-13 in Ascoli Piceno
O'Connell seeking Ireland progression with southern hemisphere scalp
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland captain Paul O'Connell insists taking a southern hemisphere scalp would be a major step in the right direction ahead of next year's RBS 6 Nations and the World Cup.
Scotland v Argentina Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonScotland open up their Autumn internationals against Argentina, playing the Pumas for the second time this year after the two sides met in Cordoba in June. It was Scotland who prevailed in the end that...
Brunel: Experience will make a difference for Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJacques Brunel believes a strengthened team can help return Italy to winning ways as they kick off their autumn against Samoa this weekend.
Brunel: Experience will make a difference for Italy
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJacques Brunel believes a strengthened team can help return Italy to winning ways as they kick off their autumn against Samoa this weekend.
Preview: Italy v Samoa
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Coach Jacques Brunel is hoping a reinforced Italy get reacquainted with their promising 2013 form when they host an "organised" Samoa in Ascoli on Saturday.
Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoHalmona debut for Italy: Italian head coach Jacques Brunel has named his side to take on Pacific Islanders Samoa in Ascoli this weekend, with a number of new faces included. Most notably, Zebre flyhalf...
Brunel wary of Samoa
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comJacques Brunel is hoping a reinforced Italy get reacquainted with their promising form of 2013 when the Azzurri host Samoa side in Ascoli on Saturday for the start of their three-test November series.
Kiwi 10 Kelly Haimona to debut for Italy
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandNew Zealand-born first five-eighth Kelly Haimona will make his international debut for Italy in Sunday's (NZT) Test match against Samoa.
