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...
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...
No Parisse as Franco Smith names Italy training squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has named a 33-man training squad ahead of their Six Nations return later this month. The Azzurri kick-start the resumption of this year’s Six Nations...
PRO14 Returns | Benetton Rugby v Zebre Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 14 kicks off with an Italian derby as Benetton Rugby host Zebre. The last time the two sides met, in Round 9, Benetton enjoyed a decent 36-25 victory despite playing just over three-quarters...
Head Coach Michael Bradley signs new Zebre deal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre Rugby Club have confirmed that Head Coach Michael Bradley has signed a new contract. Arriving in Parma in the summer of 2017 on the recommendation of the Italian Rugby Union, the...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Italy v Canada
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly five players who started against Namibia remain for Italy's clash with Canada in Pool B on Thursday. Italy's strength in depth will be tested when they face Canada in the...
Italy Name 44-man Squad For World Cup Preparations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has named a 44-man preliminary squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad will meet up in Pergine Valsugana on 2 June. The likes of Marco Fuser,...
Six Nations: Five Changes To Italy's Starting XV To Face France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Conor O’Shea has made five changes to his starting XV ahead of his side's final Six Nations test of 2019 against France. Michelle Campagnaro misses the clash through...
Player Ratings: Italy v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales claimed their eleventh consecutive victory as they claimed an 11 point victory in Rome. The Italians kept the game tight up until the hour mark before Wales ran away with the game. Here...
