Sebastian Negri: 'I never saw home again'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn fleeing from his home in Zimbabwe in the middle of night aged seven after war veterans arrived to claim his home: "My immediate thoughts were, 'Oh, dad is just taking us into the city and we...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
Brave Blossoms named to Take on Italy Ahead of RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only two weeks remaining until Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France, Japan Head Coach, Jamie Joseph has today named his Brave Blossoms side to take on Italy in Treviso, this Saturday, 26 August...
Italy name side to face Japan on Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Crowley, coach of the Italian men's rugby team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 26 August at 18.30 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, the fourth and last summer test...
Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...
Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...
Sebastian Negri signs new Benetton deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton have confirmed the contract extension of Italian back row Sebastian Negri, who will be playing his rugby in Treviso until at least June 30, 2028. Over the past years, Negri has established himself...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Alessandro Troncon Joins Benneton as Frontline Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby announced skills coach Alessandro Troncon, will be taking over the reigns as frontline coach next season for the green-and-whites. In his coaching curriculum, Troncon boasts experience...