Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...
Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
9 months 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...
Stade Francais confirm three new signings including Springbok Vincent Koch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais have confirmed the signing of Vincent Koch and Paolo Odogwu from Wasps as well as Fijian utility back Peniasi Dakuwaqa. Springbok tighthead prop arrives from Wasps after failing...
Vincent Koch to make his first appearance for Wasps to face Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMen’s Head Coach Lee Blackett has named his side to take on Northampton Saints at Coventry Building Society Arena in Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday 9 October, kick off 3pm. New...
Wasps look to sting Gloucester at Kingsholm
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites will be welcomed onto their home turf by the passionate Kingsholm crowd when they cross swords with Wasps. George Skivington’s men came agonisingly close to...
Eddie Jones Names Squad for Three-day Camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England squad will meet up at The Lensbury tomorrow [Tuesday 7 June] as they continue preparations for next weekend’s match against the Barbarians and July’s tour of Australia. Players...
