“Going to the Match”: Crowds waiting for a rugby match in Lowry's painting
An extraordinary painting by Lowry depicting a crowd of people going to a rugby match. In auction British Art: Modern/ Contemporary on June 29 at Sotheby's London
IT HAPPENED TODAY – Italrugby made its debut in the 20 Nations 6 years ago
On February 5, 2000 Italy made its debut in the tournament, winning at home against Scotland - Since then almost only disappointments, but the Federation's budget continues to rise and the movement grows.
Rugby World Cup, Cattolica promotes Italy-Japan friendship
While O' Shea's national team prepares for the difficult challenges with South Africa and New Zealand, the main sponsor of the FIR has organized a series of meetings and activities in Osaka to entertain fans - VIDEO.
Cattolica and 6 Nations: "Rugby as a metaphor for life"
The Venetian insurance company has launched the second phase of the "Ready for Life" communication campaign, in conjunction with the rugby tournament of which it is the main sponsor for the Italian national team: the commercials aired from 10 February - VIDEO.
Cattolica and rugby: the commercials with Parisse and his companions are on the way
Cattolica Assicurazioni, which has become the main sponsor of the Italian Rugby Federation and which gives its name to the national team's test match series scheduled for November, presented the new blue shirt and the advertising campaign in Milan, inspired…
Rugby, Cattolica becomes the main sponsor of the Federation
The agreement for the next seven years was signed in Rome - The Cattolica logo will appear on the shirts starting from the international window of friendlies next November, which will be called the Cattolica Test Match.
Rugby, 6 Nations: Italy knocks out with Ireland
The feat for the Azzurri of rugby fails, in their second defeat in two games in the 2017 edition of the Six Nations: again at the Olimpico, this time Parisse and his companions get overwhelmed by Ireland.
Rio 2016 Olympics, golf and rugby 7: will it be true glory?
Despite some rank defection in golf, the Olympics still promise to be interesting for this sport which is returning after 112 years. Four Italian athletes, only one woman. In rugby two tournaments, men's and women's.
Rugby, 6 Nations: English Grand Slam, Italian defeat
With the help of the referee, England beat France at the San Denis in Paris and thus archived this edition of the tournament by winning all the games - Yet another disaster for Italy, overwhelmed by Wales - Ireland victorious over Scotland.
Rugby, English hands on the 6 Nations
After the victory over Wales, Eddie Jones' men are now the favorites to win the final and in the fast track for the Grand Slam - Both results will be played out next week against their usual opponent: France.
Rugby, 6 Nations: England knocks out Italy
The Six Nations is increasingly electric - Italy starts well but succumbs in the final against England who beat them 40-9 - France takes home a historic victory against the reigning champions Ireland - Wales wins…
Rugby: at the Six Nations, Italy loses by a narrow margin (21-23) against young France
RUGBY, SIX NATIONS - Italy succumbs narrowly against France (21-23) but throws away the chance of a lifetime: taking advantage of the inexperience of the new Transalpine national team, they needed to win but too many mistakes were made - The results of the other races…
Rugby, off to the 6 Nations: the Stade de France reopens for France-Italy
The most important continental rugby tournament is back: the reigning Irish champions challenge Wales on Sunday, while the first scheduled match is France-Italy - For the occasion, the Saint Denis facility reopens, closed for safety reasons after…
Moto Gp and Rugby World Cup: this is how sport is killed
The Spanish intrigues that led to the incredible punishment of Valentino Rossi and the scandalous refereeing that gave Australia the victory over Argentina in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup are a very sad page in the history of sport that keeps the…
RUGBY – Indecipherable agreement between the Federation and the players from which everyone comes out badly
The last-minute agreement between the Rugby Federation and the players' union allows the national team to resume preparations for the Rugby World Cup but does not solve the root problems created by the inadequacy of federal policies and the…
Chaos Italrugby, here's the background
The yellow of the clash between the Italian rugby federation and the players of the national team thickens: while some rumors give it close to a solution, here are the reasons for the tear that led to the abandonment of the gathering of…
Rugby, Six Nations: Ireland wins in the thrilling finale
Italy takes yet another beating from Wales and Castrogiovanni talks about the need for a psychologist for the Azzurri – Ireland gives it its all against Scotland, overcomes the Welsh points difference and flies to +26 from the English one – To England …
Rugby, Chef Rubio speaks: "Italy deserves to stay in the 6 Nations"
Gabriele Rubini, aka Chef Rubio, before throwing himself into the kitchen (he hosted two TV programs) was the national under 20 rugby team: "Too many injuries made me abandon professionalism" - Now he animates the 6 Nations on Dmax: "The Italy…
Rugby: Italy wins, but problems remain
After the victory in Scotland, last week's controversies have fallen by the wayside - But it takes some practical sense: however beautiful, a single triumph does not erase the problems of the Italian rugby movement.
Six Nations: Italy smiles in Scotland, France loses at home and Ireland flies
Italy wins again and removes the specter of the wooden spoon – Ireland puts a heavy mortgage on the final victory and thinks about the World Cup – France loses amidst boos at home.
RUGBY – Because the Times is right: Italy must leave the Six Nations
Selections based on physical parameters calculated at a very young age and little attention to technical and tactical qualities - Early investments by the Federation that turned out to be losers - All the reasons why Italy must leave the Six Nations.
Rugby, 6 Nations: England, Ireland and Wales fly
Italy resisted for an hour, then the English fury spread and beat the Azzurri by 30 points - In Dublin, Ireland overcame France at the end of the more balanced match of the second day - On the other hand, home factor for Scotland was not enough, defeat …
Rugby: the November test matches begin, amidst surprises and the desire for revenge
Test Mach November - Italy against Samoan bonebreakers looking for their first win in 13 games. The English are ready to let the all-blacks of New Zealand understand who will be the host of the next World Cup.
Rugby Championship: epilogue with the All Blacks already champions, once again
The closing of the Rugby Championship is only formal, as the All Blacks have already won the tournament of the big names in the southern hemisphere a day early. South Africa is looking for revenge with the multiple reigning champions, while Argentina Yes…
RUGBY AND SCOTLAND – A referendum is not needed between Murrayfield and Twickenam: it will always be a battle
Today's Scottish referendum is all political but in rugby the result has already been written for centuries and appeals not a little to William Wallace's speech in Braveheart to his soldiers before the last Scottish assault against the English crown…
Off to the Rugby Championship on Saturday: All Blacks still favorites but Australia and South Africa are ready
The Rugby Championship begins on Saturday 16 August, which sees New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina face off in a tournament with important time zones. Blacks are favourites, but Australia and South Africa are at the same level and want to reap what they have sown in…
Rugby, record figures for the new Champions Cup starting in October: 105 million between sponsors and TV rights
TV rights agreements closed for the broadcasting of the matches of the two European rugby cups Champions Rugby Cup and Challenge Rugby Cup: 105 million between TV rights, sponsorships of Heineken, Turkish Airlines and Allianz insurance - Competitions…
Rugby, true sport, overwhelming passion, big business
Having concluded the 6 Nations, the Italian Rugby team brings home the best result ever in this competition. Rugby confirms itself as a sport that embodies authentic values while maintaining the connotations of a show to be enjoyed live…
Rugby, 6 Nations: Italy feat, France defeated 23-18
Probably the most beautiful Italy ever knocks out the vice world champions France with a well-deserved 23-18 (recovering from 13-18) - Goals by Parisse and Castrogiovanni, best orchestra on the pitch.
Rugby, the 6 Nations is back: it's Italy-France immediately. Parisse: "We play it without fear"
"We are not afraid of anyone and we want to sell dearly": this is captain Sergio Parisse's battle cry Meanwhile, the finishing touches to the starting XV: Botes, Minto and Favaro on the pitch.
Rugby: Italy to the impossible challenge with the All Blacks
Tomorrow at 15 pm the kick-off of the impossible challenge against the reigning world champions - Rome goes crazy for the All Blacks - Brunel's Azzurri believe it, but the coach warns: "They are like Everest" - Many…
Rugby, 6 nations: France-Italy 30-12, no miracle for the Azzurri
The first match of the 6 nations, played at the Stade de France in Paris under freezing temperatures, ends with four French tries and none from Italy - For the Azzurri, an honorable defeat against the vice-champions of the world - The Italian points…
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand beats France in the final and takes the title back home
All Blacks triumph in the final of the rugby world cup, held in New Zealand. Defeat in the final a very proud France, which surrenders by just one point: 8-7. An entire nation can finally unleash its joy, after 24 years of waiting…
Rugby World Cup, history repeats itself: New Zealand-France final. Presentation and prediction
Once again favorites New Zealand face France in the final of the Rugby World Cup. Home factor to the advantage of the All Blacks, who also boast a victory in the only precedent with Les Bleus in the last act of the competition:…
Rugby World Cup: the day of truth for Italy. Challenge Ireland to qualify for the quarter-finals
The appointment is for Sunday at 20,30 in New Zealand (9,30 Italian time): Mallett's national team faces Ireland in the decisive match to access the quarter-finals for the first time. Never like now, everyone believes in the Azzurri: fans, press and…
There is a corner of the world where the crisis is only a distant echo: it is New Zealand, the capital of rugby
by Mr. Stanley - It seems like a dream but on the front pages of New Zealand newspapers there is not the international financial crisis but the Rugby World Cup and its effects on the economy of this natural paradise - The boat…
Rugby, the World Cup starts in another world, the New Zealand of the legendary All Blacks
by Giuseppe Baselice - The Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand, home of the very strong All Blacks who, however, have not won the Cup for 24 years - Mallett's Italy in search of the first qualification for the quarter-finals in its history