Italy national rugby union team: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

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Encyclopedia: Italy national rugby union team

The Italy national rugby union team represent the nation of Italy in the sport of rugby union. The team are also known as the Azzurri (blues) and "The Gladiators of Rome". Italy have been playing international rugby since the late 1920s, and today are considered one of the best rugby nations in Europe. Italy play in blue jerseys; as of 2007, the strip is manufactured by Kappa and the Italian bank Cariparma & Piacenza is the shirt sponsor.

Italy really came to prominence following 2000 when they became a part of the Five Nations, making it the Six Nations. Italy have also competed at every Rugby World Cup since the first tournament in 1987. Their best result thus far has been in 2003 where they managed two wins during the pool stages.

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How to say "Italy national rugby union team" in other languages:

	(Japanese)	ラグビーイタリア代表
	(Spanish)	Selección de rugby de Italia
	(French)	Équipe d'Italie de rugby à XV
	(Italian)	Nazionale di rugby italiana