9th Sept - 23rd Oct
Italy posted a 27-10 bonus-point win against the USA in their Rugby World Cup clash in Nelson to join Australia on 10 points in Pool C
Paul O'Connell believes Ireland's strong scrummaging was the pivotal point in overcoming a resolute Italian side
ITV Rugby's Mark Orlovac rates each of the Six Nations teams on their World Cup campaigns
Simon Danielli's twinkle toes on the touchline or Gethin Jenkins's power-running: which was your favourite try of the pool stage? Watch our pick of the tries and see which made it to number one...
Italy hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has received a 15-week ban for gouging the eyes of Ireland forward Cian Healy at the Rugby World Cup
Exclusive video: Some of the highs and lows of a dramatic pool stage of the Rugby World Cup in 2011
Italy and Leicester prop Martin Castrogiovanni loses his temper with the unfortunate reserve fly-half Riccardo Bocchini
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll says they will need patience against Italy and believes Ireland's much-improved scrum will compete with the Azzurri
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll insists they will not underestimate Italy's challenge in their crunch Pool C clash on Sunday
Fullback Andrea Masi returns to the Italian side for the World Cup showdown against Ireland at Otago Stadium on Sunday
Ireland loose forward Shane Jennings believes there are some clear lessons to be learned from his side's narrow win over Italy in February ahead of Sunday's crucial Pool C World Cup match
They might be opponents on Sunday but there has been no lack of friendly banter between Leicester Tigers team-mates Geordan Murphy and Martin Castrogiovanni
Italy head coach Nick Mallett has laid down the gauntlet ahead of his side's must-win Rugby World Cup match against Ireland on Sunday
It will be a battle of South Africa wits when Ireland play Italy in their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C match at Otago Stadium on Sunday
The pre-match entertainment before the World Cup game between Russia and Italy caught the eye with the marching band delighting the crowd
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom will remain in Australia until the end of 2013 after agreeing to terms with the ARU and the Waratahs on Tuesday
Star winger James O'Connor has been left out of Australia's starting line-up for their World Cup opener against Italy on Sunday
Italy coach Nick Mallett has unveiled his 30-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in New Zealand with the South African confident he can guide the Azzurri to their best ever result
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