Italy rugby
Skelton’s much-needed return for Wallabies in doubt after injury in club game
After a humbling loss to Italy, the Wallabies need the giant second-rower to help turn things around, as he did against the Lions. But an ankle injury could ruin that hope.
- Jonathan Drennan
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Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed against Italy
One Wallabies star shone again but there weren’t many players in his company during a lacklustre defeat to Italy in Udine.
- Iain Payten
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Wallabies humiliated in Italy as ill-discipline and errors gift advantage to hosts
The Wallabies have been beaten by Italy for the second time in three years. Last time that cost them a coach, this time something even more precious.
- Jonathan Drennan
Respect Italy, target Ireland: How Wallabies can rescue faltering season
The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.
- Paul Cully
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‘Come and chat face-to-face’: Tizzano responds to those who called him a diver after Lions clear-out
Carlo Tizzano was at the centre of the most controversial moment of the British and Irish Lions series. The Wallaby reveals his respect for opposite number Jac Morgan and his bemusement at the criticism of pundits and keyboard warriors.
- Jonathan Drennan
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Gordon starts against Italy, but door not completely shut for O’Connor
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has refreshed his squad ahead of a must-win game against Italy in Udine on Saturday.
- Jonathan Drennan
Bomb threat: The figures that expose a concerning flaw for the Wallabies
Like it or loathe it, the contestable kick is now a key weapon in modern rugby. And as England demonstrated again last weekend, the Wallabies struggle under the high ball.
- Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
The ‘lost’ Lynagh: Why an Australian legend’s son is playing for Italy against the Wallabies
His father and brother have both worn Aussie gold, and he had the option to take the same path, but Italy-born, London-raised Louis Lynagh will be wearing Italian colours against the Wallabies on Sunday.
- Jonathan Drennan
How Skelton is helping the Wallabies defend mauls, even from afar
The Wallabies will not want a repeat of England’s late 25-metre rolling maul try, especially after watching Italy score a copy in July against South Africa.
- Jonathan Drennan
A month ago he was a Titan. This weekend Carter Gordon will start for the Wallabies
After making a switch back to rugby following a stint in the NRL, Gordon is set to pull back on the Wallabies’ No.10 in a Test against Italy.
- Iain Payten