Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth 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...
Lake scores four as Ospreys overcome Benetton
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA quadruple from hooker Dewi Lake set Ospreys en route to victory against Benetton Rugby in Pool 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup, edging a 43-34 win in Swansea. In a thrilling first half, Ospreys...
The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton 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 RugbyAfter 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...
Match Preview: Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRecruiting Ben Healy from Munster is already looking like one of the signings of the season by Edinburgh. The Scottish international fly-half is the leading points scorer in the BKT URC by some distance...
The Lions who will take the field in Edinburgh
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew 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...
"We were a bit naïve against New Zealand" - Italy scrum coach
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Italy's scrum coach Andrea Moretti and winger Paolo Odogwu at a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 October. Andrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of...
Italy Scrum coach Moretti & winger Odogwu - 'We were a bit naïve against New Zealand'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrea Moretti, scrum coach On how the team have recovered after the Italy defeat: “Of course, last Friday has been a very hard day for us. A heavy defeat is something that we can’t...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
