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SIX NATIONS RUGBY 2008

what
The 2008 tournament starts with a February 2nd 2008 encounter between Ireland and Italy at Croke Park in Ireland at 14:00 GMT and England vs Wales at Twickenham in England at 13:00 GMT and ends with Italy vs Scotland in Italy at 13:30 GMT, France vs Wales in Wales at 17:00 GMT and Ireland vs England in England at 17:30 GMT on the 15 March 2008. Two of the matches will be played here in Rome at the Flaminio Stadium, which can be easily reached from Hotel Des Artistes. Matches in Rome are played on the 10th February 2008 (Italy vs England at 14:00 GMT), and on the 15th March 2008 (Italy vs Scotland at 13:00 GMT).

On 6 February 2005, Ireland made a winning start to their RBS 6 Nations campaign and beat Italy 28-1, on 12 February Wales built impressively on their victory over world champions England by reducing Italy to ruins 38-8 and finally on 19 March France comfortably brushed Italy aside at the Falmio Stadium with a 56-13 victory... the Italian tifosi are curious to find out what the 2006 tournament will bring them...

On the 4th February 2006 Ireland began the tournament with a win over Italy 26 -16 which was certainly an improvement on the encounter on the 6th  February 2005 which saw Ireland beat Italy 28-1! Things didn’t get much better for Italy as the tournament progressed although a draw was obtained against Wales on the 11th March and Italy are certainly making vast improvements. Maybe they could become a serious threat in 2007?, The Italian fans are certainly hoping so as they wait with anticipation for the beginning of the 2007 6 nations tournament.

2007 proved to be just as exciting and certainly saw an improvement in the Italians game of play. The tournament was won by the French after a very close call in points between France and Irealnd. In the third place was England followed by Italy, Wales and last of all Scotland. Italy did not get off to a great start losing to France 3-39 and things did not get much better as they battled it out against Engand losing 7-20. Things did get better though and a win was secured against Scotland with an impressive Italian result 37-17. This win gave the team great strength and they went on to beat Wales although it was a very close call. The tournament ended on a low for the ‘blues’ losing to Irealnd, but the 6 nations 2007 proved that the Italians are a growing force to be reckoned with and 2008 could see further improvements……..

when

Italy vs England, 10 February 2008 14:00 local time Italy v Scotland, 15 March 2008 13:00 local time

how
We can help you to buy tickets directly here in Italy. This way, you will have no hassle and you will find your tickets to the match upon arrival here at Des Artistes!
We will post ticket rates as soon as this information becomes available.
where
All matches will be played at the Flaminio Stadium

The stadium can easily be reached by public transport from Hotel Des Artistes. Just take Metro Line A from Termini Station for 4 stops and get off at "Flaminio" station. From there, it's a ten minute walk, or you can take tram 225 (direction Stadio Flaminio). Get off at the 4th stop for the south side of the stadium and at the 5th stop for the north side of the stadium.

accommodation
Guests that are coming to see the Six Nations Rugby matches enjoy a special treatment here at Des Artistes. If you are staying 7 nights or more, you receive a FREE public transport pass, on top of our discount for long stays!

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