Losing streak, Italy’s expectation and the Faletau factor – Wales talking points
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Losing streak, Italy’s expectation and the Faletau factor – Wales talking points

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Defeat for Warren Gatland’s team would mean a 14th Test match loss in a row and leave them firmly on course for a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon. While Wales have won Six Nations titles, Grand Slams and reached World Cup semi-finals during that time, events that will unfold at Stadio Olimpico appear an altogether different picture. Successive Six Nations victories over Wales in Cardiff have helped underpin that status, yet just four wins from 25 previous meetings in the competition prove how tough an assignment they have generally found it. A broken arm suffered during Wales’ last Test win against 2023 World Cup opponents Georgia was followed by him fracturing his shoulder in a comeback game for Cardiff.

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England overpowers Italy 47-24 in Six Nations to keep alive title chances ahead of final round
2 weeks, 1 day ago

England overpowers Italy 47-24 in Six Nations to keep alive title chances ahead of final round

Associated Press  

LONDON — England kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri. Going into the tournament’s final round on Saturday, England is in second place and a point behind France ahead of their matches against …

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
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1 month ago

Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds

Associated Press  

Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. England stayed in the title race by beating Scotland for the first time since 2020 despite being outscored three tries to one. He might just be the permanent coach replacement the Wales Rugby Union is looking for since Warren …

France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown
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1 month ago

France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown

Associated Press  

ROME — France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. It will be a huge game in Dublin.” Helter-skelter first half The result in Rome was somewhat surprising considering Italy’s improvement and their 13-13 draw in Lille last year, but France made its intentions …

Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome
1 month ago

Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome

The Independent  

France will be hoping to right the wrongs of their defeat to England as Fabien Galthie’s side return to Six Nations action against Italy. Thoughts of a possible grand slam came crashing down at Twickenham a fortnight ago as the visitors were made to pay for their errors, coughing up a number of try-scoring chances and allowing England to pinch …

Wales facing another winless Six Nations after dismal defeat to Italy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales facing another winless Six Nations after dismal defeat to Italy

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‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t go on’ after falling to new low with Italy defeat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t go on’ after falling to new low with Italy defeat

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Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’

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Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

The last time No. 8 Taulupe Faletau appeared for Wales was also the last time it won a rugby test. A confidence boost,” Wales coach Warren Gatland said in Nice, France, where the squad has been training since Saturday. They opened the Six Nations last Friday in Paris and lost to title favorite France 43-0, the first tournament game in …

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy

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Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Six Nations opened to expectations. England has another chance on Saturday at Twickenham to challenge the status quo when France visits, but Dupont’s imperious talent is inspiring the French despite injuries to six front-line players and an expected suspension for red-carded flyhalf Romain Ntamack. Dupont est fantastique It’s far too early to be picking the best player …

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next

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Scotland vs Italy LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as title-chasing hosts start with hard-fought win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scotland vs Italy LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as title-chasing hosts start with hard-fought win

The Independent  

Scotland have hope of mounting a Six Nations title challenge as they embark on a fresh campaign against Italy. In the absence of captain Sione Tuipulotu, all-action openside Rory Darge and star fly half Finn Russell lead the hosts into a first battle with a visiting team that enjoyed a tournament to remember in 2024. Two wins and a draw …

Wales face ‘biggest game in last 15-20 years’ when they take on Italy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales face ‘biggest game in last 15-20 years’ when they take on Italy

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Warren Gatland explains Taulupe Faletau's omission from Wales' opening Six Nations clash with France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland explains Taulupe Faletau's omission from Wales' opening Six Nations clash with France

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A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

ENGLAND World ranking: 7 Captain: Maro Itoje Coach: Steve Borthwick Schedule: R1 at Ireland R2 vs France R3 vs Scotland R4 vs Italy R5 at Wales Recent Six Nations history: 2020 1st 2021 5th 2022 3rd 2023 4th 2024 3rd Prospects: More disappointment. We need to work harder.” – Maro Itoje FRANCE World ranking: 4 Captain: Antoine Dupont Coach: Fabien …

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history
4 months, 1 week ago

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Australia condemned Wales to the worst losing run in its 143-year rugby history after a record 52-20 win under the Principality Stadium roof on Sunday. After Kerevi’s illegal head contact on Jac Morgan reduced Australia to 14 men, Wales, trailing 19-13, thought it had a sniff. And before Australia returned to 15 when Kerevi was replaced by …

Italy serve Six Nations defeat to Wales on a wooden spoon
1 year ago

Italy serve Six Nations defeat to Wales on a wooden spoon

The Telegraph  

This has, not to put too fine a point on it, been a miserable Six Nations for Wales. The aim today is simple– well as simple as a scoring system with bonus points allows – win and avoid their first wooden spoon in 21 years. Should Wales win, and neither side gain bonus points, the teams will be level on …

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
1 year ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Italy miss late chance to make Six Nations history against France
1 year ago

Italy miss late chance to make Six Nations history against France

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Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short

The Independent  

✕ Close Six Nations: Full Contact trailer Scotland rugby ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales rugby fightback to win an extraordinary Six Nations clash 27-26. It was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002 – ending a run of 11 successive defeats – to set up a mouth-watering Murrayfield encounter against …

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Italy v England result and reaction as England hold on to win
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Italy v England result and reaction as England hold on to win

The Independent  

✕ Close Six Nations: Full Contact trailer England recovered from a scruffy start and a 17-8 deficit to beat Italy 27-24 in their opening Six Nations game in Rome, ending a run of four successive opening-round defeats in the championship. Italy flew out of the blocks with a Tommaso Allan penalty and a well-created try for Alessandro Garbisi and though …

Six Nations preview: Rivalry resumed as Ireland, England, France, Italy, Wales and Scotland aim for rugby glory
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations preview: Rivalry resumed as Ireland, England, France, Italy, Wales and Scotland aim for rugby glory

The Independent  

This Friday, it is back. open image in gallery Ireland overcame France 32-19 en route to Grand Slam glory in 2023 This week, the stalwart Welsh fly-half Dan Biggar gave an interview about his recent retirement from the international game. open image in gallery Welsh fly-half Dan Biggar runs at Scotland’s lock Grant Gilchrist during the 2023 Six Nations And …

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 5 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Faletau injured out of Rugby World Cup in Wales box-ticking win over Georgia
1 year, 5 months ago

Faletau injured out of Rugby World Cup in Wales box-ticking win over Georgia

Associated Press  

NANTES, France — A tournament-ending broken arm to Taulupe Faletau and Gareth Anscombe’s groin injury marred a box-ticking Wales win against Georgia by 43-19 at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. But it’s doubtful whether Anscombe will be fit in a week, and Wales usual starting 10 Dan Biggar was already carrying a damaged pectoral muscle from against Australia two …

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales know they have to improve ahead of big Australia test

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Wales salvage dismal Six Nations campaign in Italy
2 years ago

Wales salvage dismal Six Nations campaign in Italy

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Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy
2 years ago

Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy

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Six Nations: Five things we learned as France swept aside all challengers to win grand slam
3 years ago

Six Nations: Five things we learned as France swept aside all challengers to win grand slam

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Italy stun Wales for first Six Nations win for seven years
3 years ago

Italy stun Wales for first Six Nations win for seven years

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Taulupe Faletau vs Gregory Alldritt and the back-row battle key to Wales-France clash
3 years ago

Taulupe Faletau vs Gregory Alldritt and the back-row battle key to Wales-France clash

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Six Nations 2022: How Italy could pull off the unthinkable by beating England
3 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2022: How Italy could pull off the unthinkable by beating England

The Telegraph  

Twenty-eight times Italy have tried to beat England, 28 times they have failed. With a number of key players missing, it is as good a time as any to play England, especially with Italy at home in a stadium that will be full of fans for the first time since before the pandemic for a Six Nations clash. Use the …

Six Nations: Wales make two changes for match with Italy as Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come in
4 years ago

Six Nations: Wales make two changes for match with Italy as Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come in

Daily Mail  

Wayne Pivac has resisted calls to hand Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy a Six Nations start, sticking with Dan Biggar for the Italy match this Saturday. Lock Cory Hill is in for Adam Beard, with Jake Ball the replacement on the bench, and Gareth Davies starts at scrum-half, in for the injured Kieran Hardy. Cory Hill returns to the Wales side …

Italy deserve to be in Six Nations, says former head coach Conor O'Shea
4 years, 1 month ago

Italy deserve to be in Six Nations, says former head coach Conor O'Shea

Daily Mail  

Conor O'Shea is part of the English rugby hierarchy these days, but he still cares passionately about Italy and mounts a stirring defence against calls for them to face relegation from the Six Nations. Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton is among the high-profile figures who argue that Georgia deserve the opportunity to replace Italy in the Six Nations. …

Italy vs France result: Antoine Dupont stars as French get Six Nations campaign up and running
4 years, 1 month ago

Italy vs France result: Antoine Dupont stars as French get Six Nations campaign up and running

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Wales vs Italy result, final score and report
4 years, 3 months ago

Wales vs Italy result, final score and report

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CHRIS FOY: Put the Italians out of their misery in the Six Nations
5 years, 1 month ago

CHRIS FOY: Put the Italians out of their misery in the Six Nations

Daily Mail  

This now an emergency. Italy face arguably the most important match in their history against Scotland next Saturday Italy have lost their last 24 matches, meaning the credibility of the Six Nations is in question Since 2000, Italy have won just 12 of their 102 matches, drawing one and losing 89 The uncomfortable truth is that the championship's weakest link …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ruthless Italy score seven tries in 48-7 demolition of Canada
5 years, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ruthless Italy score seven tries in 48-7 demolition of Canada

Firstpost  

With Italy seeking a first World Cup quarter-final berth, their maximum points from two matches sent a message to heavyweights South Africa not to underestimate them Fukuoka: Italy ran amok against Canada to bag their second bonus-point win in as many games with a 48-7 Rugby World Cup victory in Fukuoka Thursday. With Italy seeking a first World Cup quarter-final …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy thrash Canada to collect second bonus-point win
5 years, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy thrash Canada to collect second bonus-point win

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Italy vs Ireland player ratings: Tito Tebaldi marks his Six Nations return in style but Italians come up short
6 years, 1 month ago

Italy vs Ireland player ratings: Tito Tebaldi marks his Six Nations return in style but Italians come up short

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Wales vs Fiji RWC 2015: Unsung Taulupe Faletau the key to victory in a pack still struggling to compete
9 years, 5 months ago

Wales vs Fiji RWC 2015: Unsung Taulupe Faletau the key to victory in a pack still struggling to compete

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England, Ireland and Wales were all in the running to win Six Nations... here is how the final-day drama unfolded
10 years ago

England, Ireland and Wales were all in the running to win Six Nations... here is how the final-day drama unfolded

Daily Mail  

Wales, Ireland and England were all in the running to win the Six Nations on Saturday morning, entering the final day locked on six points each, with just points difference separating them. North crosses over for Warren Gatland's side as he managed a sensational second half try hat-trick Liams Williams celebrates after crossing over to score one of Wales' second …

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