Zebre Parma

How the revised formats for the Champions and Challenge Cup will work

The EPCR has confirmed the revised tournament formats for the 2020/21 season.    In a statement confirming the news, the organising body of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup said that the...

HIGHLIGHTS: Ospreys v Zebre Rugby

Pro14: Ospreys 10-0 Zebre

Out-of-favour Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb proves the only inspiration on a turgid evening as Ospreys defeat Zebre in Swansea.

What to look forward to in Round 14 of the Pro14

It is now full steam ahead in the Guinness PRO14 with complete rounds of matches scheduled between now and the end of March.   Bar a couple of re-arranged fixtures, the 12 teams now know what awaits...

Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash

Italy 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

A 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

Edinburgh'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

There 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

Italy 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

Fixtures 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...