Sale Sharks appoint Bortolami as Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the appointment of former Italy international forward Marco Bortolami as the club’s new Head Coach. Marco, who left a similar role at URC side Benetton Treviso earlier...
Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby is pleased to announce that Marco Bortolami will hold the role of head coach of the Lions until 30 June 2026 . The coach, who has led the Lions since July 2021,...
What it’s like to… See your rugby team go extinct
5 years ago by Rugby WorldMore than a few Celtic League sides have been disbanded over the yearsSewing-machine feet: Sinoti Sinoti for Aironi (Inpho)What it’s like to… See your rugby team go extinct It felt like taunting...
Watch: Munster youngster nails an 81st minute penalty to beat Scarlets
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredible finish to the game as a 14-man Munster come away with a narrow 27-30 win over Scarlets at the Parc Y Scarlets. Young flyhalf Ben Healy was the hero of the game as he slotted a 50 metre penalty...
Nick Williams retires from professional rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have confirmed Nick Williams has retired following a 16-year professional career. 1⃣6⃣7⃣ #GuinnessPRO14 appearances3⃣8⃣ tries 4⃣ Teams @Munsterrugby #AironiRugby...
Cardiff’s Nick Williams: ‘Going on this long must be to do with my genes’
7 years ago by The GuardianIn an age of early retirements the 35-year-old Blues No 8 has already outlasted most modern players, and he isn’t finished yetNick Williams turned 35 last Sunday. As he drew breath to extinguish the...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge sidelined by shoulder injury Leicester Tigers have confirmed that prop Ellis Genge will require surgery to a shoulder injury. The England international front-rower was withdrawn...
Gruff Rees to leave Ospreys after 13 years at the club
8 years ago by Ospreys RugbyGruff Rees has confirmed that he will leave the Ospreys at the end of the season, bringing to an end an almost 13-year association with the region. Appointed Backs Coach in February 2012 following a six...
Pro 12: i tormenti di un torneo che non sa cosa fare da grande
9 years ago by Rugby1823La prima scossa arrivò con l'ingresso della Benetton Treviso e degli Aironi, cioè con l'allargamento dell'allora Celtic League all'Italia. Da allora, e parliamo ormai di otto anni fa, i dubbi e le...
Carlo Festuccia to retire at the end of the season
9 years ago by Wasps RugbyWasps have announced that Italian international Carlo Festuccia will retire at the end of the 2016/17 season, after a 19-year career in professional rugby. On news of his retirement, Carlo Festuccia...
