Azzurri
# azzurri - Sunday 3 February, 2013
Italy stun France to throw 6 Nations race wide open
The Italians stunned Phillipe Saint-Andre’s men and had a hairy Tiger to thank for it.
# azzurri - Monday 18 June, 2012
This is Marca’s front page today – ‘Don’t worry Italy, we’re not resentful’
Time to start backing a 2-2 draw between Spain and Croatia tonight then.
# azzurri - Sunday 17 June, 2012
‘What has he won as a manager?’ – Trap takes a swipe at Keane
The former Ireland midfielder’s managerial credentials were questioned by the current boss during his press conference today.
# azzurri - Friday 15 June, 2012
Croatian fan threw banana at Balotelli – report
UEFA are investigating alleged racist abuse aimed at the Italy striker in the 1-1 draw with Croatia yesterday.
# azzurri - Saturday 28 April, 2012
41 days to Euro 2012: Italy revive the art of catenaccio but France triumph
If you thought Chelsea’s rearguard action against Barcelona was a thing of horrendous beauty, you would have loved Maldini and the slick Italian defence crew.
# azzurri - Saturday 25 February, 2012
Opinion: Plenty still to ponder before Paris
Conor Murray could be one man punished after Ireland ran up an impressive scoreline against Italy
Reaction: O’Connell satisfied as focus turns to France
“We kept coming and coming and eventually broke them, which was satisfying.” said the Irish skipper.
Six Nations: How Ireland rated
Our man in the stand runs the rule over the victorious Irish players.
As it happened: Ireland v Italy, Six Nations
We sat high in the west stand and went minute-by-minute for Ireland’s Six Nations season re-start against Italy. Read it and weep.
Open thread: how do you think Ireland will do today?
The Italians are in town and looking for their first win of the tournament. How do you reckon it will go?
# azzurri - Friday 24 February, 2012
Keyboard warriors: Rugby bloggers from Ireland and Italy file in for a Gchat debate
We called in the on-line experts to give us their thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s big game.
# azzurri - Wednesday 22 February, 2012
Ireland need to get angry against Italians
Declan Kidney’s side need to play at a much higher tempo against the Italians and with a greater intensity this weekend, writes Tom Fox.
Italy make four changes for trip to Dublin
Azzurri coach Jacques Brunel has named his side for Saturday’s Six Nations test against Ireland.
We’re ready to put our bodies on the line, insists O’Connell
Ireland’s Six Nations skipper is expecting the toughest physical challenge of the tournament against the Italian this weekend.
# azzurri - Thursday 24 March, 2011
Masi named Six Nations player of the tournament
Fullback scored twice as Italians upset French but still finished bottom.
# azzurri - Friday 4 February, 2011
Six Nations preview: Italy no pushover as Parisse returns
Rejoice, for Six Nations day is finally upon us. Part five of our tournament preview takes a look at Ireland’s opponents this weekend, Nick Mallett’s Azzurri.

































