Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Franco Smith has called on the experience of Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti for Italy's clash with England at Twickenham. The pair have been recalled to the starting XV after...
Italy ditch dual playmakers for French Six Nations clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA youthful French side will host France in the opening Six Nations match of the year. Franco Smith has rung the changes from the side that competed in the Autumn Nations Cup with one of the biggest...
Edinburgh centre picks up ban after clumsy shoulder earns red card
5 years ago by Rugby DumpEdinburgh's George Taylor has been suspended following the red card he received during the Guinness PRO14 fixture against Zebre Rugby in Parma. Taylor flew in for the spot tackle but went in too high,...
Academy Update | January 2021
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsThere have been senior debuts for Greencore Munster Rugby Academy trio Jack Crowley, Jack Daly, Seán French since our last Academy Update as Josh Wycherley made his European debut. Hear the latest Academy...
Four uncapped players in Franco Smith's Italy Six Nations squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly Head Coach Franco Smith has named four uncapped players in his 2021 Six Nations squad. The Zebre front-row duo of Daniele Rimpelli and Marco Manfredi come into the side while Mogliano lock...
Fixtures for the remainder of the PRO14 confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixtures for the conclusion of the Guinness PRO14 campaign have been scheduled with kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed for Round 12 through to Round 16. A total of 29 fixtures will take...
'Physically and mentally tired' - Matteo Minozzi opts against joining Italy's Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatteo Minozzi has ruled himself out of Italy's Six Nations campaign stating he is 'mentally and physically tired', writes coventrytelegraph. The Wasps fullback has been a shining light for...
Zebre 10-26 Edinburgh: visitors survive red card to record vital Pro14 win
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFourteen-man Edinburgh eked out a scrappy but crucial victory against Zebre to keep their slender Pro14 play-off hopes alive.
Duncan Weir returns to Glasgow Warriors
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland fly-half Duncan Weir will return to his first professional club this summer, after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with Glasgow Warriors. It marks a homecoming for the 29-year-old,...
PRO 14 Highlights: Zebre Rugby Vs Benetton Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA season double over Benetton for Zebre for the first time since the 2014/15 season. A slow start to the game saw the two sides trade penalties with Benetton leading 6-3 just before halftime. However,...
