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Republic of Ireland to play rugby World Cup game against Italy at Olympic Stadium in London (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:50 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Ireland’s October 4th rugby World Cup qualifying match up against Italy will be played at Olympic Stadium in London while the 3 other Pool D games will be played at Millenium and Wembley. The Irish will play their first Pool D game at Millenium against a representative from the Americas, second at Wembley facing an opponent from Europe, third at Olympic against Italy, then back to Millenium for the last qualifier against France.

Declan Kidney’s era as Irish rugby coach doomed after shock defeat to Italy in Rome (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:19:09 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish rugby coach Declan Kidney may have to say arividerci to his job after Saturday’s embarrassing 22-15 defeat to Italy in Rome’s Olympic stadium.

Rugby Digest: Back to the drawing board for Ireland en route to Italy (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:22:25 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Old failings came back to haunt Ireland at the Aviva Stadium again on Saturday as they once again managed to turn dominance into anything other than a win, with 13-13 draw against France.

Irish stars Liam Neeson and Olivia Wilde film ‘The Third Person’ in Italy (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:19:49 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

‘Taken’ star Liam Neeson was spotted filming in Rome, Italy recently with ‘House’ actress Olivia Wilde for their upcoming movie, ‘The Third Person.’

Newlyweds Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty enjoying extended honeymoon in Italy (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:15:24 PDT

Cat Deeley and Patrick KieltyThe 'So You Think You Can Dance' presenter - who married the Northern Irish comedian in surprise ceremony in Rome at the end of last month - was spotted taking in the romantic sights around Burano Island on the Venetian Lagoon and enjoying a boat trip under the Bridge of Sighs with her new husband over the weekendAn onlooker told the Daily Mirror: "It was ¬really lovely to see two people who are so obviously madly in love"When they'd finished the trip, Patrick leaped out and offered his hand to help her ashore"There aren't many more ¬romantic places than Venice in the autumn READ MORE

Ireland U21 beat Italy in Casarano with a wonder goal from Conor Henderson - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:17:10 PDT

Conor HendersonIt may have been 'only' under 21 level, however last night Irish soccer achieved one of its finest results ever, as our young guns pulled out a stunning European Championship qualifier win in Casarano, Italy The hosts had already won the group and Ireland would have to settle for a non qualifying yet admirable third place This doesn't take the gloss of what was a wonderful result against some of the best U-21 players in the world Add to this the fact Ireland had not one but two players sent off, and you have to consider this as a fine achievement READ MORE

Thieves steal vial of Pope John Paul II’s blood from priest’s backpack in Italy (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:42:55 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

A trio of thieves in Italy is believed to have stolen a backpack containing a vial of the late Pope John Paul II’s blood from a priest traveling by train in Italy. The vial was thankfully recovered within a matter of hours by Italian police.

Why Italy can beat Spain and win the UEFA 2012 European Championships (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:15:39 PDT

First to the full disclosure This column is a gigantic fan of Spanish soccer Except for a hard to explain, forlorn love for Sunderland, the sometimes Premiership English club, the Spanish La Liga takes precedence in terms of weekend soccer on this column's TV They just make it look so pretty, don't they? Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and even Raya Vallecano READ MORE

Andrea Pirlo cheekily chips Italy past England (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:31:19 PDT

One of the main reasons we watch sports is that every now and then an athlete does something amazing Every so often an athlete does something so spectacular that we remember where we were watching it, we remember the surrounding circumstances, for a very long time Well, tonight, Italy's Andrea Pirlo pulled off one of those stuntsTo set the scene, Italy were facing England in the European Championship quarter finals, and the Italians had attacked all match long but couldn't get passed the massed ranks of English defenders, the latter having decided to adopt distasteful 'park the bus (in front of the goal)' tactics READ MORE

Damien Duff wants to put first Euro win over Italy ahead of personal glory in Poznan (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:25:51 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Damien Duff will captain his country when he wins his 100th cap for Ireland in the Euro 2012 clash against Italy in Poznan on Monday night.

Roy Keane slams Ireland’s Euro flops again and demands changes against Italy (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:43:05 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Roy Keane has launched another scathing attack on Ireland’s European Championship flops ahead of Monday night’s final bow against Italy.

USA soccer team shocks Italy 1-0 - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:15:26 PST

Clint DempseyFormer German Uber-striker Jurgen Klinsmann may have physically taken on the role as US national soccer team manager back last July, however his reign will, in time, be considered to have started last night The United States took a notable scalp with a hard fought 1-0 win over European soccer giants ItalyThe goal was a well worked team effort, with a crisp, efficient finish by Clint DempseyThat’s a lovely touch from Jozy Altidore to set it up READ MORE

Captain Paul O’Connell says Ireland are rearing to go against Italy in Six Nations (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:54:17 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland rugby captain Paul O’Connell is wary of Italy ahead of Saturday’s return to Six Nations action at the Aviva Stadium.

Declan Kidney names Irish rugby team to take on Italy in RBS Six Nations (IrishCentral)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:21:07 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Declan Kidney will go with the same again when Ireland take on Italy in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Irish players say bring on world champions Spain and top team Italy in European finals (IrishCentral)

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:45:16 PST

Irish players seem undaunted after drawing world champions Spain and former World Cup holders Italy in their European championship group Croatia is the other team in the group"It is a tough draw We said before privately we would have taken the host nations but we have drawn the world champions, the current holders, and to play a team like that will be fantastic,” said midfielder Keith Andrews READ MORE

Giovanni Trapattoni looks forward to Euro 2012 clash with his native Italy (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:05:03 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Giovanni Trapattoni must play his native Italy in the European Championships – as well as world champions Spain and Croatia.

Ireland draw Spain, Italy and Croatia in European Nations finals (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:15:14 PST

Irish national teamIreland have received a very tough draw in Group B of the European championships facing world champions Spain , Italy and Croatia READ MORE

Ireland meet Wales in Rugby World Cup quarter final after defeating Italy 36-6 (IrishCentral)

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:40:13 PDT

An inspired second half performance by Ireland saw them pull away from Italy and win by 36-6 and qualify to meet Wales in the quarter final of the World Cup next weekendUp 9-6 at half time Ireland finally broke open the game with a Brian O'Driscoll try early in the second halfFrom then on they ran rampant and were completely dominant over an Italian side that had looked dangerous in that first halfThe other quarter final match ups are England v France, South Africa versus Australia and New Zealand and Argentina READ MORE

Ronan O’Gara and Conor Murray get World Cup nod for crunch clash with Italy (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:41:34 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Declan Kidney has placed his World Cup faith in veteran Ronan O’Gara and rookie Conor Murray for Sunday’s winner-takes-all clash with Italy.

Sports Digest: Surging Ireland rugby team ready for Italy (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:06:10 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland will meet Italy in a winner-takes-all Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin on Sunday after Declan Kidney’s team hammered Russia and the Italians saw off the USA in New Zealand.