Stephen Varney
![Sharks' Phepsi Buthelezi celebrates scoring their first try on May 24, 2024 Sharks' Phepsi Buthelezi celebrates scoring their first try on May 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/21/shaglo.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Sharks hold off Gloucester to win European Challenge Cup
The Sharks are crowned European Challenge Cup winners thanks to a 36-22 win over Gloucester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
May 24, 21:49
![Wales' Dan Biggar celebrates scoring their first try on October 14, 2023 Wales' Dan Biggar celebrates scoring their first try on October 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wales vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 19:46
![England's Marcus Smith celebrates with teammates after scoring a drop goal on March 9, 2024 England's Marcus Smith celebrates with teammates after scoring a drop goal on March 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Breathtaking Marcus Smith drop goal keeps England's Six Nations hopes alive
Marcus Smith's last-gasp drop goal sees England overcome Ireland 23-22 at Twickenham to keep their hopes of Six Nations glory alive.
Mar 9, 18:56
![France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023 France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between France and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 23, 19:26
![Ireland's Dan Sheehan celebrates after the match on September 28, 2023 Ireland's Dan Sheehan celebrates after the match on September 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Ireland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 20:56
![New Zealand's Samuel Whitelock and teammates after the match on September 27, 2023 New Zealand's Samuel Whitelock and teammates after the match on September 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: New Zealand vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 27, 23:16
![Italy Rugby players line up during the national anthems before the match on August 26, 2023 Italy Rugby players line up during the national anthems before the match on August 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Italy vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Italy and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 02:05
![Scotland's Huw Jones celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on March 12, 2023 Scotland's Huw Jones celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on March 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Scotland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Italy, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 12:12
![Ireland's Bundee Aki scores against Italy on February 25, 2023 Ireland's Bundee Aki scores against Italy on February 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland survive Italy scare to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
Ireland beat a spirited Italy 34-20 in Rome to keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive.
Feb 25, 16:10
![England's Max Malins celebrates scoring their second try on February 4, 2023 England's Max Malins celebrates scoring their second try on February 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: England vs. Italy - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between England and Italy, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 10, 15:54
![France's Antoine Dupont and Italy's Michele Lamaro pose with the Six Nations trophy during the launch on January 23, 2023 France's Antoine Dupont and Italy's Michele Lamaro pose with the Six Nations trophy during the launch on January 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Italy vs. France - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between Italy and France, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 3, 14:47