Sebastian Negri signs new Benetton deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton have confirmed the contract extension of Italian back row Sebastian Negri, who will be playing his rugby in Treviso until at least June 30, 2028. Over the past years, Negri has established himself...
Scotland and Italy Look to Dot I's and Cross T's For WC Warm UP
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will host Italy at Murrayfield for both teams' first World Cup warm-up match, ahead of the tournament start in September. If it is anything like their close encounter during the Six Nations,...
Double Debut For Italian Duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBackline duo Lorenzo Pani and Martin Page-Relo will make their Test debuts for Italy this weekend after being named in the starting lineup to face Scotland in the Summer Nations Series. Pani starts at...
Japan's Michael Leitch Handed 3 Match Ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Number 8, Michael Leitch, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Wednesday, 26 July, having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.11 (a player must not do anything that...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Alessandro Troncon Joins Benneton as Frontline Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby announced skills coach Alessandro Troncon, will be taking over the reigns as frontline coach next season for the green-and-whites. In his coaching curriculum, Troncon boasts experience...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
Gregor Townsend speaks on Team for Nations Series Opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his side for the first Test in the Famous Grouse Nations Series against Italy on Saturday. Rory Darge will lead out Scotland for the first time at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, while...
Darge To Captain Scotland Against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Darge will lead Scotland for the first time as they take on Italy in the opening game of Nations Series at Murrayfield on Saturday. The 23-year-old Glasgow Warriors flanker earned...
England U20 Hungry for 2024 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from a fourth-place finish in the World Rugby U20 Championship, Mark Mapletoft’s England men’s U20 side return for five rounds of competitive action next February in the 2024 U20...
