Parisse to make history against Namibia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
PRO14 Dream Team Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO 14 have confirmed the list of nominees for the 2018/19 PRO14 Dream Team. The team will be announced tomorrow evening. A panel of over 75 media members were invited to take part in...
Best and Cave set for Kingspan Swansong While Munster Welcome Murray and Earls Back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster host Benetton Treviso while Ulster and Connacht clash in the PRO14 quarter finals this weekend with Leinster and Glasgow Warriors having already booked their places in the semi-finals. Here...
Italy Name 44-man Squad For World Cup Preparations
5 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,...
Six Nations: Five Changes To Italy's Starting XV To Face France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Conor O’Shea has made five changes to his starting XV ahead of his side's final Six Nations test of 2019 against France. Michelle Campagnaro misses the clash through...
PRO14 Round 15 Highlights: Benetton v Scarlets
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fantastic victory for Benetton as they climb up the PRO14 log. A back and forth start to the game saw Scarlets take a 5-12 lead into the break but the Italians started the second half the strongest with...
Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre put on a spirited showing but ultimately fell short against Pro14 heavyweights Leinster. Leinster ultimately withstood a spirited Zebre to win 40-24 and go 22 points clear at the top of...
Six Nations: Italy Change Two For Welsh Clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Conor O’Shea has made two changes for Italy as Edoardo Padovani comes into the backline and Nicola Quaglio into the front row for their Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday. Padovani...
Six Nations: Sergio Parisse Sets New Six Nations Record
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySergio Parisse will set a new Six Nations record when he runs out for his 66th appearance in the competition, a record he currently shares with former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll. Another...
Former England U20 lock Sisi earns Italy call-up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England Under-20 international David Sisi has been named in Italy's squad for a pre-Six Nations training squad. The uncapped Zebre lock was among the 31 players selected for...
