Italy

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

Andy Farrell looks on the bright side of a game marred by inaccuracy and a contentious law

Opportunity knocks for Lowry and Carbery as Farrell’s men target bonus-point victory

Leinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journey

Delicate balancing act means weighing up recalls for Sexton, Henshaw and Lowe

Ireland need to improve depth in a number of areas with frontrow top of the list

Leinster senior coach says winger is back to his best ahead of Italy game

The Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the Noughties

Irish fullback full of praise for Michael Lowry but not keen on him starting against Italy

Outhalf has learned that pain comes in different forms after years of injury setbacks

Antoine Dupont to captain Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener in Paris

France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Manager undaunted by the prospect of the likes of Italy and Portugal in the draw after fine win over Denmark

Manchester City midfielder showcased range of passing, movement and desire for the ball

Michael Lynagh’s son has been named in Eddie Jones’s extended squad for November games

Roberto Rosetti backs the calls made by Danny Makkelie and Bjorn Kuipers at Wembley

Derry gave it everything but their season is over and sympathy is all they will get

22-year-old Azzurri goalkeeper produced career-best performances to help win the title

Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table

‘I think England’s team is a tribute to their nation. . . some of their supporters are not’

For England or Italy historic elevation awaits as an absorbing month comes to an end

Duo hoping special relationship can help restore Azzurri to former glory

Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them

‘It’s very unfair we don’t have half the stadium full of Italian fans and half Spaniards’

Italian win over Belgium was their first major tournament win against a ‘big’ team

What sides go up and down when it comes to progression or backsliding in the hierarchy

Milan exit upset some fans but goalkeeper has not conceded in 874 minutes for Italy

If the French cannot play a good game against Germany, can they excel against anyone?

World champions are the team to beat although Germany in Munich a tough start

Ireland finish third in Six Nations by seeing off Italy but structural reform urgently required

Former Dublin footballer and Ireland basketball star will win 34th rugby cap against Italy

Veteran Molloy omitted from squad as coach makes three changes to starting Ireland XV

Newcastle left-back a major doubt for World Cup qualifier against Italy

Italy try to avoid worst ever season as Ireland and England audition for the Lions squad

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Contentious refereeing decisions a big factor as Wales seal unlikely Triple Crown

Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts

Return of Sexton and Ryan should help ensure a more clinical attacking display

Hugo Keenan leads the way in terms of offloads during Andy Farrell’s 11-match reign