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Italy

# 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

# italy - Sunday 27 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Italy

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

From Business ETC Financial Transaction Tax

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.

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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.

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

From TheJournal.ie Frescoes

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

From TheJournal.ie Italy

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.

From TheJournal.ie Berlusconi

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

From TheJournal.ie Costa Concordia

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.

From TheJournal.ie Quick Getaway

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

From TheJournal.ie Italy

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

From TheJournal.ie News You Missed

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

From TheJournal.ie Vatican

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

From TheJournal.ie Property Porn

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.

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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

From TheJournal.ie Ouch

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

From TheJournal.ie Catholic Church

Priest says women bring sexual and physical violence on themselves

Italian Catholic’s Christmas message prompts fury as he claims that “provocative” clothing and “arrogant” attitude gets women into trouble.

# italy - Sunday 23 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Elections

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

From TheJournal.ie Election

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

From TheJournal.ie Italy

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

From TheJournal.ie World War Two

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

From TheJournal.ie Italy

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

From TheJournal.ie Italy

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.