On this day in 2019: 'Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster ultimately withstood a spirited Zebre to win 40-24 and go 22 points clear at the top of Pro14 Conference B, while Glasgow Warriors fended off Cardiff Blues and Connacht earned a crucial victory...
Six Nations 2021: 'Really exciting' young guns can ignite Italian rugby - Ian McKinley
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe emergence of Paolo Garbisi and Stephen Varney has injected a new wave of optimism into Italian rugby, says former fly-half Ian McKinley.
How do you perform when blind in one eye? Ian McKinley explains
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIan McKinley is a very special rugby player. Having been forced to retire from the sport in 2011 after losing the sight in his left eye following a freak injury, the Irish-born Italian internationalist...
The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
Ian McKinley: 'My eye injury turned life upside down but it opened up the world'
6 years ago by The GuardianThe Treviso and Italy fly-half, who has fought back from losing sight in one eye to relaunch his career, describes the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on his hometown in Italy“The two things...
Gloucester scrumhalf set for test debut while Zanon wins his second start
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Marco Zanon earn just his second international cap for Italy when they begin their World Cup warm-ups against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The 21-year-old made his Test debut...
Ian McKinley wants to complete the cycle in Japan extravaganza
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIan McKinley said that heading to Japan with Italy next month, 10 years after featuring there for Ireland in the Junior World Cup, would circle a remarkable rugby journey.
Italy Name 44-man Squad For World Cup Preparations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has named a 44-man preliminary squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The squad will meet up in Pergine Valsugana on 2 June. The likes of Marco Fuser,...
Ireland overcome Italy scare to claim bonus-point win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly deservedly led Ireland 16-12 at half-time in Rome, but Joe Schmidt's side just about did enough to avoid a huge Six Nations upset. Ireland were given a Six Nations scare by Italy...
Six Nations Stats & Facts: France vs Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at 15 France vs Scotland Stats and Facts ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations clash at Stade de France. 1. Scotland have won just three of 21 matches against France...
