The Italy national rugby union team ( Italian: Squadra nazionale italiana di rugby) represents Italy in men’s international rugby union. The team is known as gli Azzurri (the Blues).

Who is new Italian rugby coach Kieran Crowley?

The Italian Rugby Federation have announced that Kieran Crowley will take over the Azzurri’s coaching reins from Franco Smith this summer. Italy international fly-half Tommaso Allan has put pen to paper on a contract with Premiership side Harlequins, joining in the off-season.

Who is the current coach of Italy football team?

The team has developed a reputation for being a consistent middle player at the tournament. Italy’s showings since the inception of a new group stage formula in 2003 have consistently followed a pattern where they managed two wins and two losses. The current head coach is Conor O’Shea.

What was the first time Italy hosted the Rugby World Cup?

In 1986, Italy hosted an England XV squad in Rome, drawing 15–15. The Azzurri took part in the first-ever Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 22 May 1987. The match proved a one-sided affair with New Zealand convincing 70–6 winners against a young Italy side.

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What happened in the Rugby World Cup Final between Italy and NZ?

The match proved a one-sided affair with New Zealand convincing 70–6 winners against a young Italy side. John Kirwan, later to become the Italy national coach, scored one of the tournament’s greatest-ever tries for the All Blacks. Italy beat Fiji but lost to Argentina and finished third in their pool, failing to make the finals.

Who are Italy playing in the 2007 Rugby World Cup?

Italy achieved their best result thus far in the Six Nations in the 2007 competition, with wins over Scotland and Wales. Italy are grouped in Pool C of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland, the All Blacks, Romania and Portugal. Their current head coach is Nick Mallett .