Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille. Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register...
France vs Italy Prediction and Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look ahead to Sunday’s 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations match in Lille with our France vs Italy prediction and preview. It seems an eternity ago that France thumped Italy to complete a perfect...
A new breed of Italian rugby: The Origins of Manuel Zuliani
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLocated in Northern Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is largely known for its magnificent medieval castle whose walls stretch around the Old Town centre. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy’s...
Licata called up in preparation for the match against France
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Italian National Men's Rugby Team have regrpoued for the match against France set to take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Sunday 25 February in the third round of the...
Ireland vs Italy | Key Moments
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scored six tries, two from Dan Sheehan and one each from Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, James Lowe and Calvin Nash, and a shutout in defence meaning their bid for a second successive Grand Slam stays...
Ireland v Italy | 5 things we learnt
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly scored six tries as they never let Italy in the game beating them comfortably at the Aviva Stadium. Here are the 5 things we learnt: Life without Sexton should be fine: Jack Crowley...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs. Italy
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Ireland vs Italy Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Luke Pearce Assistant Referees: Mathieu Raynal (Fra) & Luc Ramos (Fra) TMO: Eric Gauzins...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
Italy: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 24 of their 33-man squad competing at their first Rugby World Cup and an overall average age of 26 it was always likely to be a tough task for Italy to progress to the knockout stages for the first...
