The All Blacks kept their unbeaten streak alive with a convincing 42-10 win over Italy last night, despite a courageous showing from their hosts. A stirring haka from the world champions was in keeping with the stunning scene at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, and the feisty Italians did all they could to lift in the historic venue. Playing with increased accuracy following … [Read more...]
Zebra and Puma Get Together
Italy's newest Rugby franchise, Zebra, which replaces the now defunct Herons side, recently released it first kit, designed and manufactured by Puma. The first unveiling featured three different jerseys, two to be worn in the RaboDirect Pro12 competition, and the third for use in Heineken Cup games. The Home Kit for the Rabo Direct competition is the most conservative … [Read more...]
Italy Unveil New Home and Away Kits By adidas
Italy officially became part of adidas’s Rugby stable recently, with the unveiling of first Home and Away kits of the new sponsorship deal which will see the apparel giant fitting out the ‘Squadra Azzurri’ through until 2017. The traditional blue of Italy has been retained in the shirts, and also carries on to the shorts and socks, with all feature the famous three … [Read more...]
Scotland Fail Again – Italy 13-6 Scotland
Scotland collected the 2012 Six Nations Wooden Spoon in Rome on a lovely spring day. The weather was fine and the Stadio Olimpico, should have been the setting for a fine game of rugby but it was not to be. Scotland have stuttered throughout this campaign and today was no exception as they coughed up the ball almost at every attacking opportunity. The first half and most … [Read more...]
Teams Italy v Scotland Six Nations 2012
Scotland travel to Italy looking for a good performance to avoid the wooden spoon. Their match is the first on the final day of the 2012 RBS Six Nations, with kick-off at 12:30 GMT at Stadio Olimpico, Rome on Saturday 17 March 2012. Andy Robinson has made just one change for the game bringing back Nick De Luca in the centre replacing Lee Jones, which means Max Evans returns … [Read more...]