Italy were the final team to announce their final Six Nations squad, and despite improvements in Italian domestic rugby, the Azzurri will do well to avoid another wooden spoon. Coach Conorr O'Shea and captain Sergio Parisse hope the 2018 squad will avoid another wood spoon (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Who are the players tasked with trying to avoid a wooden spoon?
Enjoy England’s first fixture of the 2018 Six Nations in the company of former captain Martin Corry on an exclusive trip to Rome for Rugby World readersWhat a view! Take in sights like the Colosseum as well as the rugby while in Rome. Photo: ShutterstockEnjoy England’s first fixture of the 2018 Six Nations in the company of former captain Martin Corry on an exclusive trip to Rome for Rugby World readers
The bold new era of the Pro14, Italian teeth troubles, rule changes and the introduction of the player sabbatical are all coveredSensible option: Ben Smith has decided to take time out from the game after concussionsPro 12 shows its cojones July saw the Pro 12 become the Pro 14 and with it, change the global …Continue reading »
With more than 40 players away with the Lions, a host of young talents get their opportunity in Argentina, Singapore and the USA this weekendStepping up: Dylan Hartley with his England team at the San Isidro club (Getty Images)Rugby World looks at the new-look England, Scotland and Ireland teams ahead of their first 2017 summer Tests
Gregor Townsend's new journey starts in the Lion City as Italy and Scotland do battle in a fixture set to pave the way for other Tier One nations in South-East Asia Try threat: Scotland wing Tim Visser takes on Italy during this year's Six Nations (SNS Group/SRU)Gregor Townsend's new journey starts in Singapore as Scotland and Italy do battle in an historic fixture
