Italy rugby
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Australian rugby
Back him or sack him, but Rugby Australia must reject Rennie’s contract games
Rugby Australia backed Dave Rennie’s spring tour strategy, but it doesn’t have to give into his desire for a contract extension.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Wallabies
Five minutes to save the Wallabies: Donaldson copped a hospital pass
A handful of minutes on debut and a missed match-winning kick will set back Ben Donaldson’s development. He should have started against Italy.
- by Paul Cully
‘Poor coaching’: Italy stun Wallabies to break 39-year drought as Donaldson misses match-winning kick
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has come under fire for making mass changes before Australia’s first loss to Italy since the teams first met in 1983.
- by Tom Decent
Meet Monty: Wallabies wary of Digby Ioane’s nephew, who wants to make a name for himself
When Digby Ioane walked out on the Queensland Reds in 2013, he took his 18-year-old nephew with him to France. That nephew, Monty Ioane, will play for Italy against the Wallabies this weekend.
- by Tom Decent
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Wallabies
Late injury and illness drama for Wallabies before Italy clash
Australia could be forced to bring in replacements before next week’s crunch match against Ireland. But first, a tricky assignment awaits in Florence.
- by Tom Decent
‘They’re very passionate’: Can Italy pull off a miracle against the Wallabies?
The Wallabies have won all 18 Tests against Italy by an average margin of 21.4 points. But is it a banana skin game for the men in gold?
- by Tom Decent
Opinion
Wallabies
Defeat from jaws of victory: Final minutes undid Wallabies’ best performance of the year
Make no mistake, the French were rattled by Australia. But the Wallabies’ lack of ruthlessness in the closing stages is a worry.
- by Paul Cully
France secure Grand Slam, Italy end 36-game losing streak in Wales
The French won the Six Nations for the first time in 12 years by downing England but Italy’s victory over Wales with a last-gasp try stole the spotlight.
Opinion
Wallabies
Rusty England’s older heads are biggest threat to the Wallabies
Eddie Jones is ushering through a new generation of players, but the Wallabies will need to focus on England’s greybeards when the old enemies meet at Twickenham.
- by Paul Cully
France edges Argentina, Boks down Wales, Kiwis and English win
A pitch invader marred Wales’ chances of beating South Africa, while New Zealand thumped Italy, England beat Tonga and Ireland downed Japan.
- by Wires
England beat Italy, take Six Nations title after France win
Completing a COVID-delayed Six Nations, England claimed another title on points difference after dispatching Italy and watching the French beat Ireland.
- by Mitch Phillips
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