Mcinally: Memories of Massimo mean a lot to me
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot of resonance behind the trophy Scotland and Italy compete for. The Cuttitta Cup is named after Massimo Cuttitta, the former Italy captain and Scotland scrum coach who passed away three...
Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille
2 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...
Six Nations Round 3 Team of the Week
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of rugby with Ireland and Scotland winning over Wales and England respectively and Italy fighting for a draw in France and nearly snatching it at the end with a penalty hitting...
France vs Italy Prediction and Preview
2 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
2 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
2 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...
Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Crowley claimed an overdue first senior try as Ireland continued their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a resounding 36-0 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin. The fly-half, who is tasked...
Ireland vs Italy | Key Moments
3 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...
Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
6 Nations Top Performers Round 1
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend saw get their Grand Slam defence underway with a record win over France in Marseilles. This was followed by a brilliant first half performance by Italy in their loss to England and Scotland...
