Martin Castrogiovanni
Born: October 2, 1981 (age 43)
Weight: 18st 10lb (119kg)
Hometown: Paraná, Entre Ríos|Paraná, Argentina
Position: Tight-head Prop
Team: Racing 92
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Sports Mole has 26 articles about Martin Castrogiovanni. Articles 1 to 26:
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni gets two-week ban for Duncan Taylor stamp
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni is banned for two weeks after admitting to stamping on Scotland's Duncan Taylor during a Six Nations match.
Mar 2, 16:12
Live Commentary: Italy 23-18 Canada - as it happened
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.
Sep 26, 13:58
Martin Castrogiovanni: 'Warm-up matches worth risk of injury'
Italy centre Martin Castrogiovanni claims that World Cup warm-up matches are worth the risk of injury.
Sep 9, 12:57
Italian national side stage strike over tournament bonuses
Italy's Rugby World Cup preparations have been thrown up in the air following a player strike surrounding bonus payments.
Jun 15, 15:58
Preview: Scotland vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Six Nations meeting between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield.
Feb 27, 07:00
Martin Castrogiovanni sidelined after dog bite needs 14 stitches
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni is ruled out of Saturday's game with Scotland after a dog bit his nose.
Feb 24, 02:20
Toulon score eight tries as they hammer Ulster
Steffon Armitage scores a hat-trick as Toulon thrash Ulster 60-22 in the European Champions Cup.
Jan 17, 17:14
Martin Castrogiovanni escapes ban, receives fine
Toulon's Martin Castrogiovanni receives a suspended four-game ban and is given a fine for his verbal attack on Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill.
Dec 17, 15:05
Richard Cockerill slams "petulant" Martin Castrogiovanni
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill hits back at Martin Castrogiovanni following the Italy prop's verbal attack.
Dec 10, 17:51
Martin Castrogiovanni to make Barbarians debut
The Barbarians reveal their starting XV for the match with the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, with Martin Castrogiovanni making his debut.
May 29, 07:58
Richard Cockerill focusing on Aviva Premiership final
Leicester Tigers manager Richard Cockerill insists that there will be no room for sentiment at Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
May 21, 16:17
Leicester Tigers sign Jerome Schuster
Leicester Tigers sign France international prop Jerome Schuster from Perpignan.
May 17, 16:45
Five-try Leicester Tigers cruise past London Irish
Leicester Tigers score five tries on their way to a 32-20 victory over London Irish.
May 4, 16:20
Preview: Leicester Tigers vs. London Irish
Sports Mole previews Leicester Tigers' final game of the Aviva Premiership season against London Irish.
May 3, 21:01
Martin Castrogiovanni could still join Toulon
Leicester Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen says that Martin Castrogiovanni could still join Toulon.
Apr 2, 12:10
Dan Cole expecting tough test against Italy
England prop Dan Cole says that he is expecting a tough test from Italy in the scrum when the two sides meet at Twickenham on Sunday.
Mar 5, 14:07
Jonathan Davies, Alex Cuthbert tries seal Wales win
Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan Davies score tries for Wales to give them a 26-9 win over Italy.
Feb 23, 16:25
Martin Castrogiovanni: 'Italy can beat anyone'
Martin Castrogiovanni says that Italy "have a chance against any team" after their win over France in the Six Nations.
Feb 4, 07:26
Sergio Parisse: 'Italy deserved France win'
Sergio Parisse says that Italy were worthy winners over France in the Six Nations on Sunday.
Feb 4, 07:15
Italy stun France in Six Nations
Italy have secured a 23-18 win over France in their first game in this year's Six Nations.
Feb 3, 16:56
Preview: Leicester Tigers vs. Bath
Sports Mole previews Saturday's meeting between Leicester and Bath in the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road.
Nov 30, 19:54
Preview: London Wasps vs. Leicester Tigers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Leicester Tigers' trip to London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday.
Nov 24, 18:00
Martin Castrogiovanni returns to Italy squad
Martin Castrogiovanni is recalled to the Italy squad despite still recovering from a cracked rib.
Feb 28, 07:31
Martin Castrogiovanni out for tournament
Italy's talismanic prop Martin Castrogiovanni looks set to miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering a suspected broken rib in Saturday's defeat to England.
Feb 12, 11:40
Result: Sale Sharks 13-34 Leicester Tigers
A second-half comeback by Leicester Tigers earns them a 34-13 win against Sale Sharks at Edgeley Park.
Oct 28, 23:20
Ireland can expect "war"
Italy's Martin Castrogiovanni tells Ireland to be ready for "war" when the two sides meet at the weekend.
Sep 27, 18:16
