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2009 Six Nations set for Friday game

The 2009 Six Nations Championship fixtures have been released, and England will play host to Italy in the opening game at Twickenham.

Pumas name training squad

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has named a 35-man home-based squad for the training camp ahead of the Tests against Scotland and Italy in June.

Wallabies to face Italy in Padova

The Wallabies have announced that they will open the European leg of their Spring Tour against Italy in the city of Padova on November 8.

State of the Nation - Italy

The era of Nick Mallett has begun and Italy have moved a little step forward again. Progress at a snail's pace is better than no progress at all, and Italy have to keep looking at the bright side.

England secure a Grand Slam hat-trick

England secured a third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, but only after being made to work hard for a 17-7 victory by a gritty and determined Ireland side at London Irish Amateur RFC in Sunbury.

Wales on the rise

The Welsh revival under Warren Gatland continued with their 29-12 defeat of France at the Millennium Stadium not only securing the Six Nations Grand Slam, but also a one-place climb in the latest IRB World Rankings to sixth at the expense of Les Bleus.

Mallett proud despite results

Italy coach Nick Mallett insists he is happy with the performances of his players in the Six Nations despite them having yet to win a game.

Preview: Italy v Scotland

Saturday's Six Nations clash between Italy and Scotland in Rome will have the rather inglorious task of deciding the Wooden Spoon.

Revenge not on Azzurri agenda

Italy coach Nick Mallett insists his side will not be looking for revenge when they play Scotland in the final game of the Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.

Same again for Italy

Italy coach Nick Mallet has named an unchanged team for the Six Nations match against Scotland in Rome on Saturday.

Orlandi calls for face-saving win

Assistant coach Carlo Orlandi admits Italy need to deliver on their promise against Scotland if they are to avoid the ignominy of a winless campaign.

Parisse hunting elusive win

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has urged his side to start believing in themselves as they look to end the Six Nations on a high note with victory over Scotland.

Mallett rues lack of finishers

Italy coach Nick Mallett coach was in philosophical mood following his side's 25-13 loss to France in Paris but was happy with what was an improved performance from the Azzurri.

France still in title contention

France set up an intriguing finale to the Six Nations by recording an entertaining 25-13 win over the much-improved Italians in Paris on Sunday.

Pumas set June tour dates

Argentina have confirmed a two-Test series against Scotland and a one-off Test against Italy as their June fixtures.