Record falls as All Blacks crush Crowley's Azzurri
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand ran in seven tries after making a stuttering start to their clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico. New Zealand extended their 100 per cent winning record against Italy to 15 games...
Italy name 34-man squad for the Autumn Nation Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has named a list of 34 players in preparation for the Autumn Nations Series - scheduled from 24 October. Twenty-six of the players called...
The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures. Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...
Montpellier sign Italian flyhalf Paolo Garbisi
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier have confirmed the signing of Italian flyhalf Paolo Garbisi from Benetton. The 21-year-old made his test debut against Ireland during the 2020 Six Nations and has quickly become...
Dewaldt Duvenhage: Benetton were confident going into the historic cup final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTriumphant Benetton skipper Dewaldt Duvenhage, a former Stormers scrumhalf, indicated that his side was fairly confident going into the historic cup final match. The Italians won by 35-8 after...
Marcell Coetzee: “Fair play to Benetton, they thoroughly outplayed us in all areas today,”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee said Benetton were fully deserving of their victory in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final in Treviso, after the Italian club side ended a remarkable...
Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already. England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...
Everything you need to know ahead of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls will be aiming to make history and land their first European trophy when they face Italian side Benetton in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final at the Stadio Di Comunale Monigo in Treviso on...
Rainbow Cup Final Teams Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Teams for Saturday's PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed. Marcell Coetzee captains the Bulls Sebastian Negri to make his 50th appearance as head coach Kieran Crowley names a full-strength...
Italy name 34-man squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have named a 34-man squad for the Pergine Valsugana scheduled from 21 to 25 June. The squad contains 18 representatives from Benetton Rugby, 14 from Zebre and...