Match Previews
11 Mar, 17:15
Italy reiterated the fact that they are closing the gap on the world's elite by their valiant defeat to England, but head coach Jacques Brunel will be desperate for a second win of the RBS 6 Nations against Ireland.
Sportsbeat
5 Mar, 14:00
Talk of England underestimating Italy this weekend at Twickenham in the RBS 6 Nations or taking their eye of the Grand Slam ball has been erased by boss Stuart Lancaster.
Sportsbeat
18 Feb, 18:10
Wales may come into their RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy bearing the same record, but their momentum is certainly superior with interim head coach Rob Howley backing his starting XV to deliver once again.
Sportsbeat
5 Feb, 10:00
Italy's superb victory over France last weekend means they will rightly start their clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as favourites.
Sportsbeat
29 Jan, 13:15
France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre admits his battle-weary troops are in less than perfect condition ahead of their RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy.
Sportsbeat
15 Mar, 18:54
Italy are still without a win under new coach Jacques Brunel and the Frenchman admits they have underperformed ahead of an RBS 6 Nations Wooden Spoon decider with Scotland.
Sportsbeat
8 Mar, 20:29
While the amount of talk surrounding a Wales Grand Slam has reached near deafening proportions, Warren Gatland has sounded a note of caution surrounding Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.
Daniel Schofield
23 Feb, 13:16
Italy head to Dublin on Saturday looking to make it lucky number 13, having lost all previous 12 RBS 6 Nations matches with Ireland - but they did come within a last-gasp Ronan O'Gara drop-goal a year ago.
Sportsbeat
10 Feb, 10:07
Stuart Lancaster's new-look England side survived the first test of RBS 6 Nations credentials at Murrayfield but are sure to be given another stern examination by Italy.
Daniel Schofield
2 Feb, 17:33
A year ago in Rome Italy produced arguably the greatest upset in RBS 6 Nations history as they stunned France 22-21 at the Stadio Flaminio.
Sportsbeat
18 Mar, 15:12
Ireland's newly refurbished Aviva Stadium will welcome England for the first time on Saturday with Martin Johnson's men just one game away from a first RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam in eight years.
Sportsbeat
18 Mar, 14:59
Italy may have just pulled off their greatest ever result in their 22-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat of France but try hero Andrea Masi maintains it will count for nothing unless they avoid a fourth consecutive Wooden Spoon.
Sportsbeat
11 Mar, 10:39
Italy coach Nick Mallett is hoping familiarity will not only breed contempt but also a first ever RBS 6 Nations victory over France at the Stadio Flaminio on Saturday.
Sportsbeat
25 Feb, 11:56
Wales may be just one of two teams Italy have defeated in the RBS 6 Nations, but Azzurri coach Nick Mallett says his side will be massive underdogs for Saturday's clash at the Stadio Flaminio.
Duccio Fumero, Sporsbeat
11 Feb, 11:29
Twickenham may be the unhappiest of hunting grounds for Italy in the history of the RBS 6 Nations but no one in the England camp will be taking the challenge of the Azzurri lightly.
Daniel Schofield, Sportsbeat
4 Feb, 11:45
Italy open their campaign by attempting to record their first ever RBS 6 Nations win over an Ireland side devastated by injuries.
Sportsbeat
19 Mar, 11:58
They may have been the entertainers of the 2010 RBS 6 Nations, but Wales boss Warren Gatland has demanded his team restore their pride against Italy following a disappointing set of results.
Sportsbeat
12 Mar, 15:02
Italy boss Nick Mallett is hoping the hosts' complacency can play into their hands as France look to move one step closer to the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam against the Azzurri on Sunday.
Sportsbeat
26 Feb, 15:03
Italy pushed England all the way at the Stadio Flaminio and Nick Mallett will be hoping his side can go one better against Scotland as they look to end their run of seven straight RBS 6 Nations losses.
Sportsbeat
12 Feb, 15:26
England have had a love affair with the Eternal City since the inception of the RBS 6 Nations but Italy coach Nick Mallett is planning to rain on Martin Johnson's parade on Valentine's Day.
Duccio Fumero, Sportsbeat