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Six Nations 2020: Happy anniversary! 20 years of Italy in Opta numbers
We use Opta data to look at Italy's time in the Six Nations as the upcoming edition marks 20 years since they first featured.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
With the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals coming up, we look back at an enthralling pool stage using Opta data.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy captain Parisse hits out at ‘ridiculous’ decision to cancel New Zealand clash
Sergio Parisse is furious with World Rugby's decision to call off Italy's match against New Zealand due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Italy
South Africa's powerful pack will be expected to lay the foundations when the Springboks face Italy in a crunch World Cup clash.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy 47-22 Namibia
Italy won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy v Namibia
Italy captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals.
Ghiraldini named in Italy squad for Rugby World Cup
After overcoming a serious knee injury, hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has been included in Conor O'Shea's 31-man squad.
Italy will hurt ‘more than ever’ after France defeat – O’Shea
As Italy ended the Six Nations without a victory, having squandered big chances against France, Conor O'Shea acknowledged their hurt.
Italy captain Parisse returns for England clash
Italy captain Sergio Parisse will make his 68th Six Nations appearance when the Azzurri face England on Saturday.
Italy captain Parisse to miss Ireland match
Having sustained a suspected concussion while playing for Top 14 at the weekend, Sergio Parisse will sit out Italy's clash with Ireland.
Wales captain Davies frustrated despite win over Italy
Wales made it two from two in the 2019 Six Nations but captain Jonathan Davies was not wholly satisfied with their display against Italy.
Laidlaw urges Scotland to maintain focus
Italy were well beaten by Scotland, but Greig Laidlaw knows his team must ensure they perform for the full 80 minutes.
Italy set unwanted record as Kinghorn claims hat-trick for Scotland
Scotland were comfortable winners over Italy in their Six Nations opener, with Blair Kinghorn registering his first international hat-trick.
Italy skipper Parisse breaks Six Nations appearance record
Italy captain Sergio Parisse has now played in more Six Nations matches than any other player, after starting against Scotland.
Polledri to make Italy debut as Parisse equals O’Driscoll record
Italy's one change to face Scotland sees Jake Polledri set for an international debut, while Sergio Parisse reaches another landmark.