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Mallett shuffles Italian pack

Italy coach Nick Mallett has made four changes to the starting line-up for the Six Nations encounter against Wales on Saturday.

Player shortlist dominated by France

Four players from pending champions France dominate a six-strong shortlist for this year's Six Nations player of the championship.

Six Nations: Team of Round Four

Now that the dust has settled in Dublin, Paris and Edinburgh, Planet Rugby thought it was only right to hail the star men of Round Four.

Ellis ecstatic over French excellence

France defence coach Dave Ellis was happy with his side's six-try show against Italy as Les Bleus remained on course for a Grand Slam.

Our worst day for a year - Mallett

Italy coach Nick Mallett blasted his players for their defensive performance in the 46-20 Six Nations defeat in France on Sunday.

Rampant French one step away

Only eighty minutes and fifteen Englishmen separate France from a Grand Slam, after a thumping 46-20 win over Italy in Paris.

France among best in world - Perugini

Italy prop Salvatore Perugini has hailed France as "one of the best teams in the world" ahead of their Six Nations clash in Paris.

Unchanged team for Italy

Following their win over Scotland, Italy have names an unchanged matchday 22 for Sunday's Six Nations clash against France in Paris.

Preview: France v Italy

It's a trap. It's a banana peel. It's a potential pot-hole in France's road to the Grand Slam. Italy visit the Stade de France on Sunday

Canavosio calls for perfect performance

Italy scrum-half Pablo Canavosio knows his team must play the perfect game if they are to surprise unbeaten France in the Six Nations.

Two Italian Magners teams next season

The Magners League will be expanded to twelve teams next season to include two Italian "super sides", Celtic Rugby announced on Monday.

Mallett reflects on hard-earned win

Nick Mallett believes Italy's win over Scotland was just reward for the hard work of his squad over the past six months.

Bortolami hails Italian gladiators

Italy lock Marco Bortolami hailed a massive win for the Azzurri after they beat Scotland 16-12 in the Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.

Rome celebrates at last

A single try proved enough for Italy to snatch their first Six Nations victory in two years with a 16-12 victory over Scotland in Rome.

Preview: Italy v Scotland

Billed as the 'Wooden Spoon decider' before February had even began, this duo have duly followed the script map all the way to Rome.