Italy hunt sponsors for growth
The Italia Rugby Football League has started a campaign to bring in sponsors to help the growth of the game in the country.
Italy set for rugby league growth
Following their recent victory over Wales in Wrexham and a drawn home series with Lebanon, there are signs of definitive progress within the sport in Italy.
Italy coach hails greatest win
Italian coach Carlo Napolitano claimed that this was the biggest win in the history of Italian Rugby League.
Wales beaten on Thomas’ debut
Gareth Thomas made his first appearance for Wales in rugby league, but couldn’t help a youthful side avoid a surprise 13-6 defeat against Italy.
Italy bring a mix to Wales
Italy will feature a mixture of domestic and international-based players when they arrive at The Racecourse in Wrexham to take on Wales this Sunday (kick-off 2pm).
Wales face Italy for the first time
Wales and Italy will make history on Sunday in Wrexham when they face each other for the first time in a full Rugby League international (kick-off 2pm).
Watson ready to set Wales record
Should Ian Watson walk onto the pitch for Wales against Italy on Sunday in Wrexham (kick-off 3pm), it will be a record breaking 27th appearance for him in ...
Italy level series with Lebanon
Italy levelled their two match series with Lebanon, after a hard fought 24-16 victory in Padova.
Lebanon hold on to beat Italy
Lebanon won the opening match of their two game series against Italy in Montselice, a try at the end of a bruising encounter seeing them hold on to ...
Italy prepare to kick-off autumn campaign
Italy coach Carlo Napolitano, who arrived in Lo Stivale (“the Boot”) from Brisbane at the weekend, trained with his squad for the first time on Monday evening.
Super League pair in Italy squad
Rocky Trimarchi may be coming up against a lot of his Crusaders team-mates including Wales dual-code convert Gareth Thomas when Wales take on Italy on Sunday 3rd October.
Blanch returns for Wildcats
Wakefield coach John Kear has brought young hooker James Davey in to his squad for the clash with St Helens on Friday, while Damien Blanch also returns.
Blanch to miss start of season
Wakefield winger Damien Blanch will miss the start of the season after breaking his hand in the Boxing Day defeat by Leeds at Headingley.
Italy 42-14 Serbia
Hat tricks from stand off Benjamin Falcone and outstanding second rower Dean Vicelich saw Italy maintain their place in the European Cup for 2010.
Do or die for Italy and Serbia
Italy and Serbia face a European Cup relegation shoot-out in Maesteg on Sunday morning (kick off 10.30), determined to remain at this level.
Scotland thrash Italy in Euro Cup
Scotland looked in ominous form as they opened the European Cup with an 18-try romp against Italy.
Italy name European Cup squad
Gateshead’s Paul Franze and former Celtic centre Mark Dalle Cort are the familiar faces in Italy‘s squad for the European Cup next month.
Italy take Russia’s place in Euro Cup
Italy have been included in this autumn’s European Cup, after the withdrawal of Russia.
Italy retain Euro Shield
Italy retained their European Shield crown with a come-from-behind 42-30 win over Germany.
Italy on course for Euro Shield defence
Euro Shield holders Italy took a big step to retaining their crown with a clinical 38-8 win over the Czech Republic.
Wildcat Blanch ruled out for season
Wakefield winger Damien Blanch has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament.