Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has called on the experience of Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti for Italy's clash with England at Twickenham. The pair have been recalled to the starting XV after...
Italy ditch dual playmakers for French Six Nations clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA youthful French side will host France in the opening Six Nations match of the year. Franco Smith has rung the changes from the side that competed in the Autumn Nations Cup with one of the biggest...
Monty Ioane to debut for Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bay of Plenty and Tasman Mako winger Monty Ioane will make his eagerly-awaited Italy debut in the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday. The Benetton winger became eligible last month and...
Welsh-born Varney to make first Italy start
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales-born Stephen Varney will make a first Test start for Italy in Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup playoff against the country of his birth.
Stephen Varney: Welsh speaker hoping to play for Italy against Wales
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrom growing up in Pembrokeshire to playing for Italy, BBC Scrum V discovers how Gloucester's Stephen Varney came to play for the Azzurri.
Italy change three for French Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has made three changes to his starting line-up for Italy’s final group game in the Autumn Nations Cup against France in Paris on Saturday. The Azzurri are without Jake Polledri...
Flattering scoreline as Scotland avoid an upset in Florence
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend's Scotland avoids defeat in their opening game of the Autumn Nations Cup in Florence. Italy put in a valiant performance but could not upset Scotland at the same ground they beat the...
Varney to miss out on Italian debut due to Covid-19 test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester scrumhalf Stephen Varney will not make his international debut as planned after he has tested positive for Covid-19. Varney, 19, has been in fine form for Gloucester of late, earning...
