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A new breed of Italian rugby: The Origins of Manuel Zuliani

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Located in Northern Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is largely known for its magnificent medieval castle whose walls stretch around the Old Town centre. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy’s...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

DHL Stormers can clinch SA Shield in Pretoria

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just two points separating the log leaders from Cape Town and the second-placed Northern Gautengers, it is impossible to underplay the significance to the destination of the South African Shield of...

Wales U20s name side to face Ireland U20s

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third consecutive game the back-line remains intact while there are three changes in the pack with two positional switches in the engine room. Scarlets’ loosehead prop Josh Morse will earn...

England U20's to face Scotland revealed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 for the challenge of Scotland in the third round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. The encounter will...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Graham missed the opening two matches of the championship against Wales and France with a quad problem. Scotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the...

Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi can kick door down for England – Kevin Sinfield

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kevin Sinfield insists Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi are “ready to kick the door down” if England beef up their backline for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. The hard running...

Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...

Licata called up in preparation for the match against France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 The Italian National Men's Rugby Team have regrpoued for the match against France set to take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Sunday 25 February in the third round of the...