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EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating 4th and 11th place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever.   Round 12 of the championship...

Munster team news ahead of Ospreys

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are three changes to the side that beat Zebre at Virgin Media Park last time out as Joey Carbery and Rory Scannell come into the backline and John Hodnett starts in the pack.   It will be...

Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

As far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...

URC Officials for Round 12

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRIDAY, MARCH 22   Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...

Italy make it back-to-back wins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy secured their best-ever Guinness Men's Six Nations finish with a 24-21 win over Wales at Principality Stadium. Tries for Monty Ioane and Lorenzo Pani, along with the boots of Paolo Garbisi and Martin...

Italrugby name the XV for the match against Wales

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Technical Commissioner of the Italian National Men's Rugby Team, Gonzalo Quesada, has revealed the line-up to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 16 March at 2.15pm local...

Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ross Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...

Bigi called up to replace injured Manfredi for Scotland clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marco Manfredi will not be available for Italy's match against Scotland after Zebre Parma hooker underwent instrumental tests on the morning of Monday 4 March which highlighted a muscular distraction...

URC Round 11 Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...