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Standing at 6 foot 3 inches, Carlo Canna muscled his way into the Azzurri side in 2015. An exciting young talent; still just 25 years of age. The Zebre fly-half took over the role from Tommaso Allan, and has been tutored ever since from one of the most canny operators in English rugby. Former England […] READ MORE
Destined for last place, again, is there any hope for Italy that they can upset the odds? Listening to their enigmatic Director of Rugby, Conor O’Shea, you would certainly think so. The task at hand is certainly a big one. Some bookies have the Azzurri at 1/18 to finish the 2018 6 Nations with the […] READ MORE
Zero ruck is not a new tactic, its use in the professional ranks by both the Hurricanes and Chiefs – and a lesser extent by the All Blacks - have seen it make its way into the amateur game here in New Zealand. READ MORE
The RBS Six Nations Tournament had its annual launch event at the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London this week and LWOR were there to take it all in. READ MORE
Italy were humbled in front of their home fans, going down 68-10 to the All Blacks in a match where it was a tale of different teams. It was something of a training run for the All Blacks, but a poorer than expected Italian side won’t look any further than themselves for the answers as to […] READ MORE
After a shaky start under newly promoted Director of Rugby John Kingston, a shock win against Saracens this weekend will be a turning point for Quins. READ MORE
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