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...
Franco Smith and Luca Bigi discuss Italy's strive for consistency
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith and captain Luca Bigi give their thoughts on the Championship at the 2021 Guinness Six Nations virtual launch
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...
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...
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...
Italy Autumn Nations Cup Squad 2020
4 years ago by Rugby WorldWho has Franco Smith selected for this new tournament?Passion: Luca Bigi and his team perform the Italian anthem (Getty Images)Who has Franco Smith selected for this new tournament?
