International scrumhalf linked with Gloucester move
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRumours are flying that Scotland scrumhalf Ali Price could be on his way to Gloucester in the wake of Willi Heinz’s departure to Worcester Warriors. Price has 34 international caps to his...
Six Nations 2021: 'Really exciting' young guns can ignite Italian rugby - Ian McKinley
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe emergence of Paolo Garbisi and Stephen Varney has injected a new wave of optimism into Italian rugby, says former fly-half Ian McKinley.
Internationals to turn out for Bath and Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester head coach George Skivington has named a number of internationals in his matchday 23 for Friday night’s West Country derby against Bath in Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership. Louis...
Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...
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...
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...
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...
Welsh-born Varney to make first Italy start
3 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales-born Stephen Varney will make a first Test start for Italy in Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup playoff against the country of his birth.
Stephen Varney: Welsh speaker hoping to play for Italy against Wales
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrom growing up in Pembrokeshire to playing for Italy, BBC Scrum V discovers how Gloucester's Stephen Varney came to play for the Azzurri.
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...
