Italy star Maxime Mbanda made ‘Knight of the Republic’
4 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Zebre back-rower was honoured for his work driving an ambulanceKnighted: Italy back-row turned ambulance driver, Maxime Mbanda (Getty Images)Italy star Maxime Mbanda made ‘Knight of the Republic’...
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...
Watch: Matthew Morgan is steamrolled by Zebre fullback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first BIG bump in the new PRO14 season came from Zebre fullback Junior Laloifi. Zebre and the Cardiff Blues got the 2020/21 PRO14 season underway in Italy on Friday night. The...
Negri & Lazzaroni sign new deals with Benetton
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has today confirmed that duo Sebastian Negri and Marco Lazzaroni have signed new deals and will remain with the club until 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2023, respectively. Negri received...