Italy v England Prediction and Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look ahead to England’s opening match of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations with our Italy vs England prediction and preview. History isn’t everything but it’s hard to overlook...
Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
Parisse savouring last final of club career
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran RC Toulon forward Sergio Parisse is “trying to enjoy every single moment” as he bids to end his glittering club career with a second EPCR Challenge Cup winners’ medal in Friday’s...
Toulon’s road to the EPCR Challenge Cup final
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRC Toulon booked a fifth EPCR Challenge Cup final when they saw off Benetton Rugby last weekend. Here’s how the TOP 14 heavyweights earned another shot at what has proved an elusive title for them...
Benetton eye upset at Toulon
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby will go in search of further history when they visit RC Toulon in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday. The Treviso-based outfit are the first Italian team to reach...
Scarlets the main attacking threat in Challenge Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the pool stage of the EPCR Challenge Cup now over, we look back at the leading attackers over the four rounds, with players from Pool B winners Scarlets heading two categories. Carries...
Sergio Parisse: Former Italy captain to retire at end of season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Italy captain Sergio Parisse is to retire at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 21-year professional career. "I know that after 20 years in professional rugby, there will be difficult...
Six Nations Countdown: Warrior number 8
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we find ourselves just 8 days out from the kick-off of this year’s instalment of the Six Nations, we pay tribute to the greatest servant of the Azzurri, Sergio Parisse. From a young age,...
Six Nations Countdown: We Select A Six Nations All-Star Squad of 23
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Six Nations imminent, we’re counting down the days until the action hits the turf of Europe’s hallowed grounds. To mark 23 days until things kick off, we’ve picked an all-star...
