# Italy

Last year

2022

# good night

Messi hails Argentina's 'beautiful final' after downing Italy 3-0 at Wembley

Argentina won Finalissima in front of a sold-out crowd.

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Jun 2nd 2022, 8:48 AM

# Migrants

Sicily judge to weigh trial of migrant rescue NGOs

Twenty-one suspects, including crew members of Doctors Without Borders, are accused of “aiding and abetting unauthorised entry into Italy”.

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May 21st 2022, 12:27 PM

# Eurovision

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will host Eurovision 2023 as Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin

Contest oganisers the EBU will begin planning with Ukraine but say there are “unique challenges involved”.

Contest oganisers the EBU will begin planning with Ukraine but say there are "unique challenges involved".

The folk-rap group - as men of fighting age - had to get special permission to leave their country for the contest and are expected home tomorrow.

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May 15th 2022, 9:50 AM

# Final Countdown

Wolves, handbasins and hints of chaos: Notes from a slightly bonkers Eurovision build-up

Eurovision 2022 is a peculiar mix of showbiz, politics, tourism, cheese and chaos. Here’s what’s been happening.

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May 14th 2022, 11:30 AM

# slip up

Keeper howler keeps Inter off Serie A summit

Defeat for Simone Inzaghi’s side could be crucial to the race for the Scudetto.

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Apr 27th 2022, 9:43 PM

# Farewell

Italian hero Chiellini to retire from international football this summer

The 37-year-old was one of the key figures of the Azzurri’s Euro 2020 victory, captaining his country to a dramatic win over England.

4.5k

Apr 26th 2022, 12:18 PM

# Dominant

Inter see off Milan to reach Italian Cup final

Juventus or Fiorentina await in the final.

3.6k

Apr 19th 2022, 10:20 PM

# nice moment

'Just to have the parents there, it meant a lot to the players. It’s a big day for us'

19-year-old Aoife Wafer was presented with her first cap after Ireland’s win over Italy.

7.8k

Apr 10th 2022, 8:29 PM

# Dominant

Ireland power to first win of Six Nations with impressive bonus-point performance

Greg McWilliams’ side showed their promise with a comprehensive five-try success against Italy.

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Apr 10th 2022, 6:54 PM

# on a mission

Parsons back, POM presents, scrum nous, UCC sessions - Ireland bid to rebound

Greg McWilliams’ side are desperate for a win against Italy in Cork this evening.

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Apr 10th 2022, 9:35 AM

# smash 'em

'My dad had me out on the back field at home practising tackling with him'

Ireland hooker Neve Jones relishes the physical aspect of the game.

5.9k

Apr 9th 2022, 9:39 AM

# fresh face

'I saw Aoife in Dubai, my very first day in the job, and I was like, 'Who is this person?''

The Enniscorthy RFC product is set for her Ireland debut against Italy this weekend.

7.3k

Apr 8th 2022, 3:17 PM

# Team news

Parsons starts as Ireland make four changes for Italy clash in Cork

19-year-old back row Aoife Wafer is set for her Test debut off the Irish bench.

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Apr 8th 2022, 1:12 PM

# codes

'There's great clarity... As a player, you’ll do what’s best for the programmes'

Ireland international Eve Higgins is a star for both the 7s and 15s squads.

2.5k

Apr 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Italy

Milan stalemate with Bologna cuts Serie A lead to a point

Stefano Pioli’s side hold a slender lead over second-placed Napoli

4.9k

Apr 4th 2022, 10:08 PM

Strong second half powers France to bonus-point win over Italy

The result leaves France second in the table behind England.

4.7k

Mar 27th 2022, 7:51 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland versus Scotland, Six Nations championship

Andy Farrell’s team take on Scotland today in the final round of this year’s Six Nations championship.

46.1k

Mar 19th 2022, 3:55 PM

# Italian Job

Scotland get Six Nations campaign back on track with Italy win

Gregor Townsend’s side were 11-point winners in Rome.

5.6k

Mar 12th 2022, 4:24 PM

# Emotional

Tearful Shevchenko pleads with Italy to 'open hearts' to Ukraine

The former Ukraine striker is a hero to fans of AC Milan after scoring over 170 goals for the Serie A club.

10.8k

Mar 6th 2022, 9:58 PM

# Coppa Italia

Milan giants play out dull cup semi-final stalemate

The winner of this tie will play in May’s final against either Juventus and Fiorentina,

2.8k

Mar 1st 2022, 10:28 PM

Fabian Ruiz strikes late at Lazio to fire Napoli top

Elsewhere Tammy Abraham earned Roma a dramatic win.

2.4k

Feb 27th 2022, 10:17 PM

# Red mist

Peter O’Mahony: ‘Red cards like that do games no favours – I don’t think there was any intent'

Ireland captain lends his support to Italian hooker, Epalahame Faiva, after his controversial sending off.

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Feb 27th 2022, 5:19 PM

# Law

Ireland rack up 57 points after red card forces Italy down to 13 players

A little-known law meant the visitors had to remove another player after Hame Faiva’s sending-off.

45.8k

Feb 27th 2022, 4:58 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland versus Italy, Six Nations championship

Ireland take on the Italians knowing they need a bonus-point win to keep their championship hopes alive.

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Feb 27th 2022, 2:06 PM

# chasing

Farrell's attack-minded Ireland team must be ruthless and clinical against Italy

This exciting Ireland team has plenty of try-scoring potential.

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Feb 27th 2022, 6:00 AM

# quick

Farrell has picked an undeniably exciting Ireland team to take on Italy

The back three of Lowry, Hansen, and Lowe will do some damage against Italy.

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Feb 26th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Team news

Lowry to make Ireland debut as Lowe returns in exciting team for Italy

Joey Carbery starts at number 10 in a team captained by Peter O’Mahony.

36.3k

Feb 25th 2022, 1:04 PM

# Azzurri

Italy hand first start to 20-year-old Marin for Sunday's clash with Ireland

The Benetton out-half has been selected at centre for the Six Nations fixture at the Aviva Stadium.

5.5k

Feb 25th 2022, 12:58 PM

# Dan the Man

Sheehan keen to build on 'valuable' outing in Paris with first Ireland start

The 23-year-old has impressed off Ireland’s bench this season.

3.0k

Feb 25th 2022, 6:30 AM

# 10

Farrell set to back Carbery for Ireland in Six Nations clash with Italy

It had looked like Johnny Sexton would return at number 10 but Carbery may get another chance.

19.3k

Feb 24th 2022, 8:52 PM

# Leader

'The Triple Crown would be a great thing and it's guaranteed if we win the last three'

Johnny Sexton is back to lead Ireland’s push for silverware in this Six Nations.

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Feb 24th 2022, 1:01 AM

# Team news

Four changes to Ireland U20 side named for 'tough' Italy test in Cork

Richie Murphy has freshened up his backline as Ireland aim to make it three wins from three.

9.3k

Feb 23rd 2022, 5:40 PM

# Out

Ireland's Henderson ruled out of Italy clash after positive Covid test

The rest of the squad have tested negative so far this week.

8.2k

Feb 23rd 2022, 3:14 PM

# main man

Johnny Sexton set to return as Ireland captain against Italy

Joey Carbery started Ireland’s last Six Nations game against France.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 1:25 PM

# Selection

Wholesale changes unlikely for Ireland but Farrell could make tweaks

The Ireland head coach will be keen to keep his frontliners sharp for the England clash in Round 4.

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Feb 22nd 2022, 2:47 PM

# Injury

Ireland tighthead O'Toole ruled out of this weekend's clash with Italy

The 23-year-old Ulster man picked up a hamstring strain over the weekend.

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Feb 22nd 2022, 1:02 PM

# worries

Italy's injury list grows ahead of Six Nations visit to Dublin

Head coach Kieran Crowley hopes his side can end their 34-game losing streak.

6.9k

Feb 21st 2022, 1:42 PM

# statement

Six Nations organisers refute reports of Italy being replaced by South Africa

It was reported this week that the Springboks could take the place of the Italians as soon as 2025.

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Feb 18th 2022, 11:56 AM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

Should South Africa join the Six Nations at Italy's expense?

There could be change ahead with SA Rugby aligning itself to the Northern Hemisphere.

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Feb 17th 2022, 12:33 PM

# Extradition

Italy issues global arrest warrant for Robinho after rape sentence

Judges at Italy’s top court last month upheld a nine-year sentence for the footballer’s part in an attack on a young woman in January 2013.

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Feb 15th 2022, 3:15 PM