World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
ARCHIVE: The worst scrum-half performance in Test match history
6 years ago by Rugby DumpMauro Bergamasco played more than 100 times for Italy making him one of the most experienced open-side flankers the game has ever seen.
Italy win their Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka. Italy had plenty to celebrate as Sergio Parisse and his team opened...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy v Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals. Sergio Parisse will earn a share of...
Italy's Sergio Parisse set for record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianParisse made his World Cup debut against NZ in 2003Italians open tournament against outsiders NamibiaSergio Parisse’s run at the Rugby World Cup has been more like a marathon than a sprint. The 36-year-old...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
Italy fire up their World Cup campaign with comeback win over Canada
1 decade ago by The GuardianThat Mauro Bergamasco came off the bench in this fortuitous victory over Canada to become only the second player in history to play at five World Cups is testament to both the flanker’s resilience and...
Mauro Bergamasco on the cusp of equalling RWC record
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldMauro Bergamasco could be set to equal the record of appearing at five separate Rugby World Cup tournaments set by Samoan Brian LimaMauro Bergamasco could be the second player in history to appear at five...
