Wasps bring in Weepu and Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership side Wasps have bolstered their squad by signing World Cup-winning scrum-half Piri Weepu and full-back Martyn Thomas as injury cover for the rest of the season. New Zealander Weepu,...
Preview & key stats: Scotland v Italy (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland have made four changes, including bringing in Peter Horne to start at fly-half in place of the suspended Finn Russell. Wing Tommy Seymour takes over from Tim Visser and Tim Swinson replaces...
Brunel rings the changes
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Italy coach Jacques Brunel labelled Scotland one of the Azzurri's "most difficult opponents", after making six changes to his starting XV ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield. Italy...
'Castrogiovanni absence no boost for Scotland'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMartin Catrogiovanni boasts 109 caps and a formidable on-field presence, but his absence from the Italy squad at Murrayfield could actually put the hosts at a disadvantage, according to Scotland scrum...
Two new faces in Italy squad to face Scotland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly will hand debuts to Benetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin when they run out against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The uncapped duo are included as part...
Six Nations: Scots ‘spy’ wary of Italy danger
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAlthough Italy, like Scotland, have experienced some lean times in the championship over the past 15 years, Cuttitta believes there are similarities between the current team and the one he played in then. ...
Castrogiovanni sidelined after dog bites nose
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly prop Martin Castrogiovanni is a doubt for Saturday's match against Scotland after a friend's dog bit his nose with the injury requiring 14 stitches. Castrogiovanni's absence in the provisional...
Falcons and Wasps in deadlock
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Elliot Daly's stunning showing failed to bring a victory for Wasps, whose hopes of a top-four Premiership finish were hit by a pulsating 23-all draw at Newcastle Falcons. Daly was the architect of...
Italy call in Benvenuti and Cittadini
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyTommaso Benvenuti and Lorenzo Cittadini have been called up by Italy to replace Zebre pair Leonardo Sarto and Dario Chistolini.
Varndell double sees Wasps home
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyTom Varndell went over twice as Wasps wrapped up a bonus-point win 35-18 over Newcastle at Adams Park. Tries by Varndell and James Gaskell helped the hosts into a 17-11 lead at the interval, while Newcastle's...
