Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Match Preview: Benetton v Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStadio Monigo, Treviso – KO 13.30 IRE & UK / 14.30 ITA / 15.30 SA Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 28th league game) AR 1: Federico Vedovelli (FIR) AR 2: Alex Frasson (FIR) TMO: Stefano...
Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth teams head into this Italian derby on the back of notable Challenge Cup victories over French opposition. Zebre won 21-14 away to Oyonnax, with the boot of fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli...
Lake scores four as Ospreys overcome Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA quadruple from hooker Dewi Lake set Ospreys en route to victory against Benetton Rugby in Pool 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup, edging a 43-34 win in Swansea. In a thrilling first half, Ospreys...
The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...
Benneton to face the Osprey's
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two away matches, Benetton Rugby returns to its den. The Lions return to the friendly pitch of the Monigo Stadium in Treviso and tomorrow evening, Saturday 2 December at 8.35...
Match Preview: Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecruiting Ben Healy from Munster is already looking like one of the signings of the season by Edinburgh. The Scottish international fly-half is the leading points scorer in the BKT URC by some distance...
