No Parisse as Franco Smith names Italy training squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has named a 33-man training squad ahead of their Six Nations return later this month. The Azzurri kick-start the resumption of this year’s Six Nations...
Pro14 Stats Leaders: Most metres gained, turnovers & more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the new Pro14 season kicked off this past weekend with some good displays from players who have had precious little time to rest after the conclusion of the 2019-20 instalment. The Irish...
PRO14 Returns | Benetton Rugby v Zebre Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 14 kicks off with an Italian derby as Benetton Rugby host Zebre. The last time the two sides met, in Round 9, Benetton enjoyed a decent 36-25 victory despite playing just over three-quarters...
The busiest tacklers, most potent attackers, turnover kings and more from all the top leagues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the world’s premier domestic competitions in full swing, we take a look at the top performers in the most noteworthy categories. We take a look at the best performers from the Premiership, Pro...
Six Nations: talking points from a thrilling third round
6 years ago by The GuardianItaly will surely improve by trying to play positive, entertaining rugby while Stuart Hogg showcases his talent for ScotlandItaly have failed to score a point in two out of three Six Nations matches so...
I'm not Usain Bolt! - Teddy Thomas knows he needs to adapt to France defence
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance wing Teddy Thomas rued lacking the pace of Usain Bolt after he failed to stop Matteo Minozzi scoring a try for Italy in their Six Nations clash on Sunday. Thomas was the first of...
WATCH: France's two halfbacks score two stellar solo tries
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLes Bleus overcame Rugby World Cup finalists England in their opening game at the Stade de France and saw off Italy to start with two straight wins for the first time since 2016. They then went...
Two From Two: France claim a bonus-point victory over Italy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance claimed a bonus-point victory over Italy to make it two wins from two in the Six Nations. France made it back-to-back victories at the start of their Six Nations campaign by claiming...
France and Italy both make one change for Paris clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris. France and Italy both make just one change to their starting...
Challenge Cup - Round 1 Reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester launch Challenge Cup campaign with bonus point win Worcester Warriors got their Challenge Cup campaign off to the perfect start after a commanding 57-14 success over Enisei-STM in...
