Six Nations Team of the Week - Round Two
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second weekend of the Six Nations thrilled with another entertaining game kicking off proceedings with England beating Italy 41-18 at Twickenham. Saturday's action concluded with another red card...
Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has called on the experience of Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti for Italy's clash with England at Twickenham. The pair have been recalled to the starting XV after...
Ultimate Rugby's Six Nations Player Of Round One | Antoine Dupont
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of the Six Nations did not disappoint as we saw a French side in full flight, an upset at Twickenham and drama in Cardiff. France made light work of Italy to open...
Italy ditch dual playmakers for French Six Nations clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA youthful French side will host France in the opening Six Nations match of the year. Franco Smith has rung the changes from the side that competed in the Autumn Nations Cup with one of the biggest...
PRO 14 Highlights: Zebre Rugby Vs Benetton Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA season double over Benetton for Zebre for the first time since the 2014/15 season. A slow start to the game saw the two sides trade penalties with Benetton leading 6-3 just before halftime. However,...
PRO14 Derby Line Ups Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's Guinness PRO14 Derbies have now been named and are listed below alongside Team Headlines, Match Official appointments and Live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BENvZEB Despite...
Monty Ioane to debut for Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bay of Plenty and Tasman Mako winger Monty Ioane will make his eagerly-awaited Italy debut in the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday. The Benetton winger became eligible last month and...
Autumn Nations Cup's top stats performers - most tackles, running metres & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of the Autumn Nations Cup concluded yesterday with Ireland defeating Georgia 23-10 at the Aviva Stadium. The other results saw the English put Wales away 24-13 at Parc Y Scarlets...
Italy change three for French Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has made three changes to his starting line-up for Italy’s final group game in the Autumn Nations Cup against France in Paris on Saturday. The Azzurri are without Jake Polledri...
No Parisse as Franco Smith names Italy training squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has named a 33-man training squad ahead of their Six Nations return later this month. The Azzurri kick-start the resumption of this year’s Six Nations...
