After years of leaving themselves defenceless to the charge of arrogance, the Scottish rugby team have embraced humility. The ...

ROME (Reuters) -Italy dominated proceedings but almost let ... below Georgia for the first time, in World Rugby’s rankings. The future of veteran coach Warren Gatland is now in serious question ...

but it was the type of rugby that had to be played today," he added. Quesada has made it clear in the past that improving Italy’s prospects is a long-term project. They avoided the wooden spoon ...

Not on your nelly, sunshine. We've just lost to Italy. For the third time in four years. The side that, until Welsh rugby imploded, were the laughing stock of European rugby. "This is Italy’s ...

England host Italy on Sunday, March 9 ... Marius Jonker will perform TMO duties and Mike Adamson from the Scottish Rugby Union is the Foul Play Review Officer. Brace has a truly cosmopolitan ...

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will miss this month's Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension ... the 38-time international followed World Rugby's tackle safety programme.

plus a Ben Thomas penalty as Italy had forwards Marco Riccioni and Dino Lamb yellow-carded during the closing minutes. Sign up for our Rugby service on WhatsApp to get Ireland Six Nations news ...

For Wales to turn things around, Burger argued that rugby must become more attractive at the grassroots level, similar to what South Africa has managed to achieve. With Wales set to take on Italy ...

A second successive wooden spoon seemingly awaits after a record drubbing by France was followed by a 22-15 defeat against Italy – Wales ... of 12th in the World Rugby rankings, a place ...

"We were pragmatic and didn't get distracted by playing a type of rugby which isn't our favourite," said Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada. "I'm really proud of them." ...

Thomas has struggled with his kicking out of hand against France and Italy. The 26-year-old is a very talented rugby player but is far better suited at inside centre than outside-half. Thomas ...