Epalahame Faiva rugby player
Epalahame Faiva rugby player

Epalahame Faiva

9th May 1994 1.83m/108kg Hooker

Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...

Double Debut For Italian Duo

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Backline duo Lorenzo Pani and Martin Page-Relo will make their Test debuts for Italy this weekend after being named in the starting lineup to face Scotland in the Summer Nations Series. Pani starts at...

Preview: Benetton v Ulster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Frederico Ruzza was the only player to score a hattrick in Round 11. He is the first forward to do so for Benetton since Hame Faiva scored three tries against the Ospreys in November 2020 Settling...

Every Premiership Clubs New Signings Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership clubs have begun their preparations ahead of the 2022/23 season.     We take a look at the new signings each club has made ahead of the new season.     Bath...

Alessandro Garbisi named in 33 player Azzurri squad, Tommy Allan recalled

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad for the upcoming internationals against Portugal, Romania and Georgia with Paolo Garbisi's younger brother, Alessandro called into the squad.   The...

URC Team Announcements Round 17

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #BULvGLA Arno...

Worcester Warriors sign Italy number eight Renato Giammarioli

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors have signed Italy number eight Renato Giammarioli.     Number eight Giammarioli, who has been capped five times by Italy, will arrive at Sixways from United Rugby Championship...

England 15-32 Ireland: Farrell's side stay in title hunt after early Ewels red card

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England put up an incredible fight a man down after a nightmare start, but it is Ireland who remain in contention for the title.     Charlie Ewels was sent off after only 82 seconds as Ireland...

Farrell pays tribute to 'brave' Italy after Ireland rout

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland boss Andy Farrell paid tribute to a "brave" Italy performance in defeat, as his side downed the Azzurri in the Six Nations.     Ireland coach Andy Farrell paid tribute to a "brave"...

Ireland 57-6 Italy: Red card controversy in dominant win over 13-man Azzurri

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A red card for Hame Faiva led to a farcical spectacle as Ireland ran in nine tries against an Italy side that finished with 12 men.     Ireland cruised to a bonus-point 57-6 win over...