Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...
Caelan Doris stars but Ireland left with injury concerns after Italy win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin. Back-rower...
Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly 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...
Gloucester Rugby Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby Head Coach, George Skivington, has named the Cherry & Whites side to face Sale Sharks in their final home fixture of the 2022/23 season on Saturday. Skivington has been boosted...
Champions Cup Preview: La Rochelle Vs Gloucester Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup holders Stade Rochelais, unbeaten in the competition since their 2021 final loss to Stade Toulousain, look to extend that sequence to 14 matches when they host Gloucester Rugby in the Round...
Team Announcements: Newcastle Falcons Vs Gloucester Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLock-forward Greg Peterson returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night as they host Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership action. The USA international is back in the starting line-up after serving...
Preview: Italy v Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlmost a year on from one of their most treasured Championship days, Italy welcome Wales looking to make it back-to-back wins in this fixture as Rome hosts the Round 4 opener. Edoardo Padovani’s...
Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...
Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...
