Italy

Les Bleus wary of ‘wounded’ Italy

Head coach Fabien Galthie has cautioned France against underestimating Italy ahead of their decisive World Cup Pool A match on Friday.

New Zealand's openside flanker Dalton Papali'i (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Italy at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on September 29, 2023.

‘Devastated’ Italy burn All Blacks memories

Italy have healed their shattered confidence after the capitulation against New Zealand by throwing their unhappy memories “into the fire” ahead of their must-win World Cup clash with France.

(From L to R) France's scrum-half Maxime Lucu, France's fly-half Matthieu Jalibert and France's lock Cameron Woki celebrate the victory during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 8, 2023. (

Dupont-less France near full strength

France have made just two changes to their starting lineup for their final Pool A match against Italy in Lyon on Friday.

Italy shake up backline for France finale

Ange Capuozzo has reverted to fullback as Italy named a reshuffled backline for their crucial Pool A clash against hosts France in Lyon on Friday.

Italy implosion ignites Six Nations call for Boks

A 79-point World Cup loss to the All Blacks has resulted in fresh calls for Italy to be axed from the Six Nations championship for the Springboks.

14-try All Blacks annihilate Italy

Scrumhalf Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a blitzing of a hapless Italy at the World Cup on Friday.

RECAP: New Zealand vs Italy

The All Blacks ran in 14 tries to demolish hapless Italy in Lyon on Friday night.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Shannon Frizell of the All Blacks (C) scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

All Blacks bulk up for Italian job

The All Blacks have recalled Shannon Frizell in one of nine changes to their Ardie Savea-captained lineup to face Italy in a crucial World Cup pool clash in Lyon on Friday.

Italy's inside centre Paolo Garbisi celebrates Italy's victory at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Italy and Uruguay at Stade de Nice in Nice, southern France on September 20, 2023.

Garbisi back at 10 against All Blacks

Paolo Garbsi will shift from the centres to flyhalf as Italy named a strong starting lineup for their Pool A clash against New Zealand in Lyon on Friday.