Smith wants Italy to develop new DNA
Newly appointed national head coach Franco Smith says he wants to create a new DNA for Italian rugby.
Smith confirmed as Italy head coach
Former Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has officially been confirmed as Italy head coach on a permanent basis by the Italian rugby federation.
Saffa on coping with lockdown in Italy
Check out this wide-ranging interview with South Africa-born loose forward Johan Meyer, who has been coping with Covid-19 lockdown in Italy.
Wales convert Cardiff HQ into hospital
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff has been converted into a 2,000-bed field hospital to help Wales fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Watch: Duane’s message to Italy
World Cup-winning eighthman Duane Vermeulen, who recently arrived back in South Africa from Japan, delivered a special message to all Italian citizens affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
SA-born player describes life in Italy lockdown
South Africa-born forward Johan Meyer talks to MARIETTE ADAMS about the drastic changes to life in his adopted country, Italy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.
U20 Championships cancelled
World Rugby have confirmed that the U20 Championships set to be held in northern Italy has been cancelled after meeting with the Italian Rugby Federation.
England vs Italy set to be postponed
England’s Six Nations match against Italy on 14 March will reportedly be postponed after an emergency meeting of the tournament chiefs.
Coronavirus postpones Six Nations match
The IRFU has decided to postpone next weekend’s Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Coronavirus halts PRO14 action in Italy
The two PRO14 matches scheduled to take place in Italy this coming weekend have been postponed because of the threat posed by the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak.
