Kieran Crowley's reign ended with heavy defeats at the 2023 World Cup
Italy
“Italy robbed” as Ferrari clear-out controversially denies him try v France
The prop saw his own score disallowed for what was deemed a dangerous clear-out
France v Italy predictions: Will hosts secure quarter-final spot?
Fabien Galthié's side face Italy in what is virtually a winner-takes-all clash in Pool A
“Air Jordan” – Will Jordan scores acrobatic early try for All Blacks v Italy
The New Zealand wing was the beneficiary of a cross-field kick after six minutes
Watch New Zealand v Italy live stream: how to watch the Rugby World Cup match
Could the unthinkable happen tonight? The All Blacks really need a win against an impressive Italy to stay on track for the Rugby World Cup knock-out stage, so you’ve simply…
New Zealand v Italy predictions: All Blacks face Azzurri in must-win clash
Ian Foster's men cannot afford another slip-up after losing to France in the opener
“All Blacks will come with violence, with pace” – Paolo Garbisi
Knowing what is coming your way is the easy part. For Paolo Garbisi and Italy, the challenge is working out how to stop a desperate All Black side. The Azzurri…
Italy Rugby World Cup squad – Crowley names team v All Blacks
There are four scrum halves in Kieran Crowley's final 33-man squad
Italy survive first-half scare to net bonus-point win over Uruguay
Four years ago Uruguay rocked the world with a win over Fiji. It was the kind of result that makes the Rugby World Cup truly special. And in Nice, against…
Watch ball hit Italian sub in-goal during try-scoring opportunity
Here’s one you don’t see every day – with Italy bearing down on the Uruguayan line, a grubber was put through only to see the ball hit Italian sub Giovanni…