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# italy - Saturday 2 February, 2013
Match report: Ireland up and running after epic clash in Cardiff
The game appeared dead and buried at half-time but Wales fought back with tries from Alex Cuthbert, Leigh Halfpenny and Craig Mitchell.
Rugby clichés we’d love to kick to touch
Ahead of the start of the Six Nations, we’ve put together a list of excuses and statements you hear at almost every game.
# italy - Friday 1 February, 2013
In pictures: Jamie Heaslip leads Ireland squad in Cardiff captain’s run
Declan Kidney’s squad were put through their paces at the Millennium Stadium.
8 pack: All you need to know about England in the 6 Nations
Except which end of Twickers has the best selection of pies.
Injuries will force Wales to evolve, says Roberts
The centre doesn’t necessarily believe the second row crisis makes the champions weaker.
POLL: Who do you think will win the 6 Nations?
Ireland kick off their title bid in Cardiff tomorrow. Can Deccie pull it off?
# italy - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Know your enemy: TheScore.ie’s 6 Nations fan focus, part deux
We asked the people who know Italy and France best to spill the beans before the tournament kicked off.
# italy - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Know your enemy: TheScore.ie’s 6 Nations fan focus, part 1
We asked the people who know Wales and Scotland best to spill the beans before the tournament kicked off.
# italy - Monday 28 January, 2013
8 pack: All you need to know about Italy
Our team-by-team guide to the Six Nations begins with our final opponent.
In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls gear up for Wales trip
Declan Kidney’s squad were put through their paces at Carton House today.
Profile: Grandfather’s French Resistance heroism is in my DNA – says Les Bleus boss Saint-Andre
The France coach’s grandfather was executed by the Nazis.
# italy - Sunday 27 January, 2013
Opponents outraged as Berlusconi defends Mussolini for Nazi alliance
Berlusconi is aiming to become prime minister again after elections in four weeks’ time.
# italy - Saturday 26 January, 2013
‘Find another route’: Roberts plotting latest battle with ‘greatest’ O’Driscoll
The centre says playing with the former Ireland captain was the biggest learning curve of his career.
# italy - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
11 EU nations get go-ahead for ‘Robin Hood tax’, Ireland not among them
Concerns about jobs at the IFSC are among the reasons that Ireland has not signed up to implementing a levy on financial transactions despite Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany and France all doing so.
The Worst Boyband Ever Picture Of The Day
Declan Kidney lined out with his fellow head coaches at the official 6 Nations launch in London this morning.
‘I still outrank you, son’: Heaslip born for leadership role
The new Ireland captain has been groomed for a job like this for longer than he could hold an oval ball.
Do you think there should be bonus points in the 6 Nations? Philippe Saint-Andre doesn’t
What’s French for ‘old school’?
Heaslip: O’Driscoll 100% behind my captaincy
The new Ireland captain says he is ‘humbled’ by the chance to lead his country.
# italy - Friday 18 January, 2013
New drawings revealed as restoration starts on Rome’s Colosseum
Ancient traces of red, black, green and blue frescoes have been uncovered.
# italy - Monday 14 January, 2013
Court rejects Berlusconi request to delay trial until after election
The former Italian premier’s legal team has meanwhile removed ‘Ruby the Heart Stealer’ from its list of defence witnesses.
Star witness arrives for Berlusconi sex trial
Karima El-Mahroug – better known by her nickname as “Ruby the Heart Stealer” – has arrived to testify for the first time in court.
# italy - Saturday 12 January, 2013
PHOTOS: One year later, Costa Concordia still not removed from scene of disaster
Officials have promised that the ship, which is twice the size of the Titanic, will be removed by September.
Runaway boy (13) drives father’s Mercedes across Europe
The teenager ran away from his adoptive parents in Italy and was driving towards Poland – before being stopped in Germany.
# italy - Monday 7 January, 2013
Berlusconi reforms pact with anti-immigration party ahead of Italian election
The pact with the Northern League could make next month’s election close – and make Berlusconi the finance minister.
# italy - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Back to work: Here are the stories you missed over Christmas and New Year
Many of us are returning to work for the first time tomorrow following the festive period. Here is a round-up of the news stories you may have missed. You are welcome.
# italy - Friday 4 January, 2013
No regrets: Boateng vows to repeat protest if racism continues
The AC Milan midfielder also said he had complained to the referee during the incident. His response was ‘don’t worry’.
# italy - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Bank card payments suspended in Vatican
Bank of Italy says the Vatican failed to fully implement anti money laundering legislation.
# italy - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Photos: Versace mansion put up for sale for €49 million
The house, owned by the president of the Italian fashion house Versace, was built in the early 1950s and is considered an important architectural achievement.
PICS: Beauty in abandoned villas in Europe
Even as they crumble, these ruined stately homes still portray decadence in photographs of Thomas Jorion.
# italy - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Berlusconi must pay wife €3 million a month alimony
The former prime minister of Italy will have to pay his ex-wife €100,000 a day as part of a legal separation settlement.
# italy - Thursday 27 December, 2012
# italy - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Mario Monti says he is ready to lead Italy again
Italy’s somewhat complex system means he cannot be on the ballot paper though.
# italy - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Italy election campaign kicks off amid Monti speculation
It is still unclear if Monti will run as a candidate in the New Year elections.
# italy - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Berlusconi tells Italy: ‘You need me, and I always help people in need’
The flamboyant former prime minister is on a media blitz as he prepares his attempt to return to power for a fourth time, warning of civil war if Italy continues on its current course.
# italy - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Revealed: Ireland’s surveillance activities during World War Two
The newly released files also uncover attempts to turn Ireland into a fascist state, in addition to Britain’s wartime recruitment within the 26 counties.
# italy - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Monti to step down as Berlusconi announces fresh run
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has said he is stepping down just hours after Silvio Berlusconi announced he would run again for head of government.
# italy - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Berlusconi announces fresh run for prime minister
This will be the the politician’s sixth bid to become prime minister, a post he has held three times already.



























































