23-18
Result: Italy scrape past Canada
Italy squeeze past Canada 23-18 in a scrappy Pool D affair at Elland Road to pick up their first win of the Rugby World Cup.
Reaction
Italy coach Jacques Brunel "not happy" despite win over Canada
Italy coach Jacques Brunel says that he was "not happy" with his side's performance, despite picking up their first win in seven months against Canada.Sep 26, 18:57
Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan: 'We sweated it out against Canada'
Tommaso Allan tells Sports Mole that Italy had to sweat it out to overcome Canada in their Rugby World Cup contest at Elland Road.Sep 26, 18:45
Interview: Canada winger DTH van der Merwe after Italy defeat
Sports Mole spoke to Canada winger DTH van der Merwe after the Maple Leafs' narrow Rugby World Cup defeat to Italy.Sep 26, 18:28
Kieran Crowley pleased with Canada set plays in Italy defeat
Canada coach Kieran Crowley tells Sports Mole that he was pleased with how little joy Italy had at set plays during Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool D contest.Sep 26, 18:07
DTH Van der Merwe, Kieran Crowley rue Canada's basic errors in Italy defeat
Canada wing DTH van der Merwe rues his side's basic errors in their loss to Italy, while coach Kieran Crowley wants the team to learn how to close out games.Sep 26, 17:59
The Match
Match Report
Italy squeeze past Canada 23-18 in a scrappy Pool D affair at Elland Road to pick up their first win of the Rugby World Cup.
Live Commentary
Recap Sports Mole's coverage of Pool D's Italy against Canada, with the Italians just doing enough in the second half to squeeze a win.
HT Report
Italy hold a narrow three-point lead over Canada after an end-to-end first half of their Pool D Rugby World Cup encounter in Leeds.