Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has called on the experience of Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti for Italy's clash with England at Twickenham. The pair have been recalled to the starting XV after...
Six under the radar performances in Round 1 | Six Nations 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. The opening round did not disappoint as a ruthless France put Italy to the sword...
Italy ditch dual playmakers for French Six Nations clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA youthful French side will host France in the opening Six Nations match of the year. Franco Smith has rung the changes from the side that competed in the Autumn Nations Cup with one of the biggest...
PRO 14 Highlights: Zebre Rugby Vs Benetton Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA season double over Benetton for Zebre for the first time since the 2014/15 season. A slow start to the game saw the two sides trade penalties with Benetton leading 6-3 just before halftime. However,...
PRO14 Derby Line Ups Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Guinness PRO14 Derbies have now been named and are listed below alongside Team Headlines, Match Official appointments and Live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BENvZEB Despite...
Was Liam Williams lucky not to be sent off against Italy?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFullback Liam Williams lasted just 19 minutes of Wales' final Autumn Nations Cup match on Saturday. Williams was forced off the pitch injured and he may have been lucky not to be given...
Monty Ioane to debut for Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bay of Plenty and Tasman Mako winger Monty Ioane will make his eagerly-awaited Italy debut in the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday. The Benetton winger became eligible last month and...
Autumn Nations Cup Wales v Italy preview
3 years ago by Rugby WorldWith only two wins between them all year, both teams will be desperate to end 2020 on a high note. Wales hold all the aces for this weekend's fifth-sixth play-off in Llanelli Gas man: Wales wing Josh...
Italy change three for French Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has made three changes to his starting line-up for Italy’s final group game in the Autumn Nations Cup against France in Paris on Saturday. The Azzurri are without Jake Polledri...
Test Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of test rugby saw the Pumas notch up a first win over the All Blacks before the second day of action in the Autumn Nations Cup kicked off up north. The Pumas were brutal and...
