L’Aquila Rugby Club to Receive IRB Spirit of Rugby Award 2009
Friday, 11 September 2009
The International Rugby Board will today present Italian club L’Aquila with the IRB Spirit of Rugby Award 2009 in association with Emirates Airline following an extraordinary year which saw the Rugby club aid and support its local community.
Simon Danielli emerged as Scotland's Six Nations wooden spoon hero as he set up a face-saving triumph over the land of his Italian ancestors on Saturday as the Scots beat Italy 26-6 at Murrayfield.
Six Nations Rugby: Italy succumb to fighting Irish
Monday, 16 February 2009
Italy started well with penalties from McLean to lead Ireland 9-7 before a fighting Irish side woke up midway through the second half to score five tries and win 38-9 at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome.
Champions: Italian teams wave goodbyeFriday, 13 March 2009It was a matter of luck, or lack of, that led to the eliminations of Juventus, Inter Milan and Roma from this season's UEFA Champions League. AC Milan was the last Italian side to win... + Full Story
Serie A: Super Diego does it for JuveFriday, 11 September 2009Ciro Ferrara and Juventus maintains their perfect start to the season after travelling to the Olimpico in Rome and departing with three Serie A points after a Diego-inspired 3-1 victory... + Full Story