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# Italian Job

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# Italian Job
Keith Earls finishes off brilliant Munster try
Munster started on the front foot against Treviso.
# Italian Job
Here's the brilliant Paddy Butler try that ignited Munster's comeback in Italy
So, everyone’s happy with the gameplan now, right?
# Pro12
Reviewing Edinburgh win was a pleasure, says Penney as Munster head for Italy
The southern province will spend the next nine days in camp abroad while taking on Zebre and Treviso.
# Italian Job
'Anything can happen' insists manager, but Trap era edges to a conclusion
Tuesday’s trip to Austria seems a fool’s errand after Sweden defeat.
# Italian Job
Paulo Di Canio: Sunderland players don't fear me
The Italian reckons the club is a family.
# Italian Job
Rafa Benitez appointed Napoli coach, says club president
His exploits at Chelsea have earned Rafa a new job in Serie A.
# Juventus
Juve v Bayern: Conte to change tack for Champions League showdown
The Old Lady is chasing a two-goal deficit in Turin tonight. This could be good.
# Italian Job
Di Canio set for talks with Sunderland - reports
The former Swindon Town boss is being lined up to replace Martin O’Neill according to a number of reports.
AS IT HAPPENED
Connacht v Zebre, Heineken Cup
It was another big night of European Cup action in Galway. Enjoy it, you might not get another chance for a while.
# Off colour
November Tests: Wallabies hang on for narrow win in Italy
After taking a 22-6 lead into half time, Robbie Deans’ men were held scoreless in the second period but scraped a three-point win.
# Italian Job
Champions League: Crucial clash for Chelsea, Juve
A win for Di Matteo’s side in Italy would ensure their progression to the last 16 ahead of the final round of fixtures.
# Italian Job
Malaga mastermind Pellegrini dismisses Milan rumours
And rather than be tempted with a switch to Serie A, Pellegrini insisted his sole focus remains with Malaga’s fortunes.
# Italian Job
Pro12: Connacht expect international quartet to feature against Treviso
The western province are also hoping to have captain Gavin Duffy back for the visit of the Italians.
# Italian Job
Eamon Dunphy: Irish football bosses made a mistake on Trap decision
The FAI announced last night that the Italian manager had their backing.
# Italian Job
Giovanni Trapattoni says talk of vacant Blackburn job is just 'chit-chat'
The Italian’s contract with the FAI runs until after the World Cup in 2014.
# Cycling
Time trial-heavy Giro route made to tempt Wiggins
The Team Sky rider is uncertain to defend his Tour de France title in 2013 because the route is set to be a far more mountainous affair.
# Italian Job
In-form Contador wins Italy's most venerable race
“I dedicate my win to all of my teammates and to someone who has been in my thoughts since the World Championships, Victor Cabedo,” he said.
# Italian Job
Zola named as new Watford boss
The 45-year-old replaces Sean Dyche at the Championships club, they confirmed today.
# Italian Job
Should Trap stay or should he go? Here are the cases for and against
Since the rout by European champions Spain ended Ireland’s hopes of progression, the manager has had to answer questions about his future with the FAI. Here we spell out the pros and cons.
# Italian Job
Long to link up with Ireland U21 squad
Burnley defender Kevin Long is one of three names added to the squad ahead of Monday’s qualifier against Italy.
# Italian Job
Jose Mourinho bat his eyelids at old club Inter again
“Inter is my home; a return home is always possible,” the Special One told Italian TV.
# Italian Job
We're ready to put our bodies on the line, insists O'Connell
Ireland’s Six Nations skipper is expecting the toughest physical challenge of the tournament against the Italian this weekend.
# Italian Job
Poll: did Declan Kidney get it right?
As we face into a do-or-die clash with the Azzurri, do you agree with the coach’s team selection?
# Crunch time
O'Gara gets the nod for Ireland's big Italian job
Declan Kidney’s side to face Italy has eight changes from Russia – but only two from the side that took the scalp of Australia.
# Italian Job
Crunch clash: Here’s everything you need to know about Italy
Has much changed in the Italian camp since Ireland’s escaped Rome with a two-point win in the Six Nations earlier this year?
# Italian Job
Poll: should Trap get a contract extension?
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is keen to stay on for another qualification campaign. Does he deserve the contract?
# Italian Job
Tardelli: we want to stay on with Ireland
Trapattoni will continue in Irish job as long as he’s wanted, insists his assistant ahead of tomorrow night’s Moscow showdown.
# Italian Job
Barcelona bound? AC Milan rule themselves out of Fabregas running
Player said to be joining “a different club”. We wonder who that could be.
# Italian Job
Good start to the week: Jacquelin wins weather-delayed Sicilian Open
Lightening doesn’t strike twice thankfully as the Frenchman goes the extra mile for victory in weather-delayed tournament.
# Off Broadway
Quinlan back in the fray for Munster's Italian job
Tony McGahan forced into wholesale changes ahead of Mangers League clash with Aironi.
# Italian Job
Ferris out as Kidney names squad for Six Nations' opener
Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris is the latest addition to Declan Kidney’s long list of injury woes as he names his squad to face Italy on Saturday.