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Posted 599 days ago
Leonardo Ghiraldini of Italy has been suspended for 15 weeks after acknowledging that he had been guilty of an act of foul play contrary to Law 10(4)(m).
Following a review of broadcast footage, Ghiraldini was cited by Independent Citing Commissioner Peter Larter (ENG) under Law 10.4(m) acts contrary to good sportsmanship; in this case, for contact with the eye or the…
Posted 601 days ago
Three-try Ireland blasted out of the blocks early in the second half to ease to a 36-6 win over Italy in the final Pool C match at Otago Stadium on Sunday.
Ireland, who finished top of their pool with this victory, will now face Wales in the first quarter-final at Wellington Regional Stadium next Saturday.
Captain Brian O’Driscoll crossed the Italy line…
Posted 606 days ago
First-half tries from Sergio Parisse, Luciano Orquera and Martin Castrogiovanni propelled Italy on their way to a 27-10 victory in their Pool C match with USA at Trafalgar Park on Tuesday.
The Eagles hit back with a try, conversion and penalty from Chris Wyles before the interval but a converted penalty try 14 minutes from time sealed victory, along with…
Posted 613 days ago
Two tries apiece for Tommaso Benvenuti and Giulio Toniolatti plus a towering performance from Sergio Parisse saw Italy notch a resounding 53-17 win over Russia on Tuesday.
The Azzurri secured a bonus point after just 23 minutes, finishing with nine tries in total, as Russia were overcome by slick passing and uncompromising forward play.
Russia stuck to their task to finish with…
Posted 654 days ago
By Beth Ashton
THE LIGNANO International Super Beach 5s in July saw teams from around the world competing to be crowned beach champions.
England’s representatives the Flair Bears crashed out in the semi-finals after the team, more used to playing sevens, missed out to experienced Belguim side The Ghant Magnets. The Flair Bears had already defeated New Zealand, Croatia and Tonga in…
Posted 666 days ago
The Italians are World Cup ever-presents but have never made the quarter-finals. Here’s their journey
Italy’s World Cup experience started with a bang – an All Black bang that blew them to bits 70-6. It was Auckland 1987, the tournament opener, and the Italians were up against a New Zealand side determined to show their fans they meant business. It was…
Posted 667 days ago
Sergio Matteo Parisse
Age 27 (12 September 1983)
Birthplace La Plata, Argentina
Position No 8
Weight 16st 5lb
Height 6ft 5in
Club Stade Français
Italy caps 77
Italy points 33 (6T, 1DG)
Sergio Parisse is one of the world’s best No 8s – and the Azzurri need him to hit even greater heights this autumn
Chances are we’ll still be writing about Sergio Parisse four years from now, when the…
Posted 699 days ago
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF – FRANCE 17-30 AUSTRALIA
Australia avenged a defeat to France in the Pool B decider with a 30-17 victory in an exciting IRB Junior World Championship third place play-off at the Stadio Plebiscito in Padova.
Having lost 31-25 on 18 June, Australia this time completed a hard-fought victory thanks to an inspirational performance from captain Colby Faingaa, the younger…
Posted 712 days ago
Italy A survived a second half Russian fightback to book their place in the Churchill Cup Plate final. The Azzurri led 18-6 at the break but they held on by their fingertips in the last 20 minutes to set up a showdown with Tonga at Sixways on Saturday.
Posted 746 days ago
Italy and Stade Francais back row talisman Sergio Parisse says his selection for the Barbarians squad which will face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 4th June, is ‘a great personal achievement and one of the highlights of his rugby career’.
Parisse, the current Italian captain who has 74 caps for his country and is still…
