Italy Rugby name 31-man squad for Fiji test
7 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...
Louw cops three week ban, while Fuser is cleared
7 years ago by European RugbyBath flanker Francois Louw has been handed a three-week suspension following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Wednesday. This arose from his club’s Champions Cup, Round 1...
Watch: Francois Louw cited for alleged contact with eye area
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby back-row Francois Louw has been cited for an alleged contact with the eye area of Benetton Rugby second row Marco Fuser. It remains unclear whether the Springbok tried to gouge his opponent...
Sergio Parisse not included in Italy squad for summer tour
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced captain Sergio Parisse is not in his 31-man squad for this summer's tour against Scotland, Fiji and Australia. The Irish coach said he wanted to give Parisse and...
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7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaddy Jackson commits to Ulster Ulster Rugby have announced that Paddy Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019. "To...
Italy suffer Tommaso Allan injury blow
7 years ago by Italy RugbyItaly are set to be without fly-half Tommaso Allan for the rest of the Six Nations after he suffered a dislocated shoulder against England. A medical update from the team says Allan faces 30 days...
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7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons sign DTH van der Merwe Newcastle Falcons have added another proven top-level try-scorer to their squad with the news that Canada and Scarlets wing DTH van der Merwe is moving to Kingston...
Italy team to face England
7 years ago by Italy RugbyItaly head coach Conor O'Shea has named Michele Campagnaro and Tommaso Allan in his backline that will take on England on Sunday. They are two of three changes in the backs as Giulio Bisegni...
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7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTigers confirm the signing of France international centre Maxime Mermoz Tigers agreed terms with the 30-year-old Mermoz after losing both Matt Toomua and Manu Tuilagi to long-term injury this...
O'Shea makes 5 changes to Italy for opener against Wales
7 years ago by Italy RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has made five changes from the team that beat South Africa in November for its Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday. Maxime Mbanda, who is making his debut in the...
