Marco Bortolami rugby player
Marco Bortolami rugby player

Marco Bortolami

12th Jun 1980 1.96m/112kg No 5 Lock

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...

Match Preview: Benetton v Zebre Parma

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stadio Monigo, Treviso – KO 13.30 IRE & UK / 14.30 ITA / 15.30 SA Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 28th league game) AR 1: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) AR 2: Alex Frasson (FIR) TMO: Stefano...

Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both teams head into this Italian derby on the back of notable Challenge Cup victories over French opposition. Zebre won 21-14 away to Oyonnax, with the boot of fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli...

The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...

Benneton to face the Osprey's

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After two away matches, Benetton Rugby returns to its den. The Lions return to the friendly pitch of the Monigo Stadium in Treviso and tomorrow evening, Saturday 2 December at 8.35...

The Lions who will take the field in Edinburgh

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New trip to Scotland for Benetton Rugby. The green-and-whites are ready to leave for Scotland again: tomorrow evening, Friday 24 November at 8.35 pm, the green-and-whites visit the Hive...

Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...

Italian beauty hiding deadly URC beasts

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Treviso and Parma are popular tourist destinations but Benetton and Zebre Parma have turned the breath-taking landscapes of northern Italy into a treacherous hunting ground for travelling teams in the...

The GREEN-WHITE ready to challenge the Lions at home

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A week after the home match against Munster, the Lions are ready to return to the field again within friendly walls. On Sunday 5 November at 2.30 pm Benetton Rugby will play Round 3...

Cardiff Rugby v Benetton preview

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Released at the end of last season, Welsh international centre Willis Halaholo is now back starting for Cardiff having signed a short-term contract. Looking ahead to the season opener, newly promoted...