Four uncapped in Italy 6N squad, Minozzi rules himself out
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has named four uncapped players in a 32-man squad for the Six Nations, but will be without star full-back Matteo Minozzi.
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...
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...
Fabien Galthie makes 13 changes for Les Bleus' Italian Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and Teddy Thomas are the only the only starters from France's win over Scotland who will start again this weekend against Italy. The reasoning for this is a...
Italy score a scintillating try to lead at half time against Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly got their Autumn Nations Cup off to a bright start as they led Scotland 11-7 at half time. Poalo Garbisi slotted two penalties to give Italy a 6-0 lead before Scotland hit back...
Italy Autumn Nations Cup Squad 2020
5 years ago by Rugby WorldWho has Franco Smith selected for this new tournament?Passion: Luca Bigi and his team perform the Italian anthem (Getty Images)Who has Franco Smith selected for this new tournament?
Italy v England: Preview and Line Ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith zero victories from four outings, Italy have one last opportunity to salvage some pride from this year’s tournament, though the not so small obstacle of England lie between them and achieving...
20 Year Old Italian Flyhalf Handed A Starting Debut Against Ireland
6 years ago by Ulitmate Rugby20-year-old Benetton flyhalf Paolo Garbisi will make his test debut against Ireland on Saturday 24 October at Aviva Stadium. The former u20 international has been a standout for...
Ryan Expects Tough Challenge From Smith’s Azzurri
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the countdown continues to the resumption of the Guinness Six Nations, James Ryan insists Ireland cannot take the challenge of Italy for granted at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3.30pm). Now...
Gloucester's Welsh-Born Scrumhalf Called Up To Italy Squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith named a training squad on Tuesday for the resumption of the test season which will see Italy close off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland and England before the...
