Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract. Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...
Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads. We run you through every signing...
Kieran Crowley takes over as Italy head coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black World Cup winner Kieran Crowley will become the new Italy head coach, replacing Franco Smith. Crowley takes over the head coach role of the Azzuri from Franco Smith...
Franco Smith makes four alterations to face Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has made four alterations to his starting XV to face Scotland in their final Six Nations match of 2021. Ferico Ruzza comes into the second row for David Sisi who...
Italy name squad for Round 5 of Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have named their squad for the final round of the 2021 Six Nations. The Auzzurri have had yet another disappointing tournament having been again labelled the ‘whipping boys’...
Ruthless Wales thrash Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly France stand between Wales and a Six Nations Grand Slam after a ruthless thrashing of Italy in Rome. Wales are a win away from clinching a Six Nations Grand Slam after easing to a 48-7 victory...
Italy brace themselves for the red tide of Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe big fish in the Six Nations pond will take on the minnows in the first match-up of Round 4. Alun Wyn Jones’ charges travel to Rome for what they hope will be another successful outing. After...
‘Character’ must be a given for any Ireland team – ambition is the concern
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAt times you really do have to despair. According to Italy head coach Franco Smith, “in seven or eight years this team will be competing with everyone”. I kid you not. While the Ireland head coach...
Clinical Ireland run riot to pile more Six Nations misery on Italy
5 years ago by The GuardianItaly 10-48 IrelandAzzurri have lost last 30 Six Nations gamesWas this champagne rugby or a more affordable prosecco? Ireland emphatically won a match they simply had to win and extended Italy’s Six...
Guinness Six Nations Preview: Italy v Ireland
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland resume their Guinness Six Nations campaign in Rome this afternoon, aiming to register their first win of 2021 against Franco Smith’s ever-improving Italy side. 2021 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP:...
