Benetton steal a win over Harlequins with 79th minute Ioane try
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe outcome was in the balance with Benetton holding a 21-18 advantage before Australian winger Monty Ioane dived over to finally see of the Harlequins challenge. The Italian outfit led 18-12 at the half-time...
Maartens double earns much-needed win for Cheetahs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs claimed their second Pro14 win of the season as Daniel Maartens crossed twice in the final 21 minutes against Benetton Treviso. Daniel Maartens was the Cheetahs' hero with two late...
Italy’s favourite Irishman: Ian McKinley ready to beat the odds again
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyTo his team-mates, Ian McKinley is an inspiration, but as the Irishman turned Italian prepares to face his old friends at Soldier Field, this Saturday’s Test is not about him but the Azzurri doing...
Six Nations predictions: England and Ireland may be heading for decider
8 years ago by The GuardianWales and Scotland injuries mean the title looks bound for Ireland or England but France are edgy and Italy might excite Related: Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown recover to give England a lift for Six Nations...
Conor O'Shea names 34-man Italy training squad
8 years ago by Italy RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has named a 34-man training squad that come together in Rome on 21 January in preparation for the 2018 6 Nations. The Azzurri meet for the first time in less than...
Blind in one eye, this is the moment Ian McKinley made his historic Test debut
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSix years after losing sight in his left eye in a horrific rugby accident, Irish flyhalf Ian McKinley battled the odds to make his much-publicized Test debut, coming off the bench as Italy beat Fiji 19-10...
Highlights: Italy vs Fiji
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly faced Fiji in the Estadio Angelo Massimino, this was both teams first international in the series. The two teams played wide rugby and they both looked to keep the ball off the ground with lots of...
Monday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby call up 33 players for Argentina Test Elliot Daly (Wasps) has been recalled after he was withdrawn from the squad that travelled to Portugal having picked up a knee injury last Saturday. BacksFull...
Italy Rugby name 31-man squad for Fiji test
9 years ago by Italy RugbyItaly Rugby have called up a 31-man squad for their clash against Fiji on Saturday, 11 November, with the starting lineup to be announced on Thursday. Dario CHISTOLINI (ZEBRE, 18 caps) Simone...
Highlights: Benetton Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh got on to a great start, Sam Hidalgo-Clyne finishing with a try after a build up of pressure and great handling from the backs. Ian McKinley kept Treviso within touching distance with...
