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Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...

Italy, Crowley: “With Scotland we play to win. Lucchesi, Padovani and Marin will not be at the World Cup."

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

During a press conference, Kieran Crowley explained his choices ahead of Scotland-Italy, which will see the Azzurri take the field with a XV different from the usual with the aim of trying as many players...

Alessandro Troncon Joins Benneton as Frontline Coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby announced skills coach Alessandro Troncon, will be taking over the reigns as frontline coach next season for the green-and-whites. In his coaching curriculum, Troncon boasts experience...

URC fixtures released 102 days before kick-off

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With 102 days until the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season kicks off the league can confirm its fixture schedule in full for the 2023/24 campaign. This represents the earliest release of the...

Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV.   While...

Gloucester Rugby confirm end of season departures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can today confirm the full list of players departing the club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The club thanks each departing player for their service to the Cherry & Whites during...

URC to make adjustments to the tournament next season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African teams will be looking forward to a slight adjustment to scheduling next season as the URC are reportedly looking into the South African sides making just two trips to Europe in the regular...

Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign.   It is the second time...

Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23.   The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...

Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday 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...