Category: rugby
Argentina melts down, South Africa reclaims throne
The Springboks win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019 and reaffirm their superiority after slipping in Santiago del Estero.
Benetton Rugby: a confirmation on Marco Bortolami’s staff
The Treviso club has announced the extension of Fabio Ongaro until June 30, 2026.
Italrugby women send message to rivals
In the WXV prep test match played in Piacenza against Japan, the Nanni Raineri-coached lineup beat Japan 24-8.
Zebre Parma, Massimo Brunello explains the choice of new captain
The federal franchise participating in the URC aims to put colorless years behind it with new leadership on the field, Danilo Fischetti.
Women’s Six Nations, calendar unveiled
The Blue Women will make their away debut against England on March 23.
Italrugby changes skin ahead of the All Blacks
ItalRugby’s new kits are a tribute to Renaissance art, to one of its greatest exponents.
Matt Gallagher explains why he chose Italy
Born in England, the 1996-born fullback has Italian roots and has already made his debut with the Azzurri jersey before linking up with Benetton Rugby.
Italrugby in Genoa, agreement until 2026
Triennial with the Ligurian capital, Batumi rematch on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Come along Cretin: a four-year term for him
Lyon is not about to let the third line, back from a troubled season, slip away.
Italrugby, sigh of relief for Paolo Garbisi
At the moment, the athlete, monitored by the national team’s medical staff, is symptom-free and will follow the normal recovery process prescribed by the World Rugby protocol for post concussive injury recovery.
Italy dominates Japan with a few too many thrills
It ended 42-14 for Quesada’s Azzurri, who went on a 24-0 run, got a 24-14 comeback, and then extended again in the test match played in Sapporo.
Gonzalo Quesada charges Italrugby for Japan
“Focus on ourselves. We aim to end the season at our best.”
Italrugby in Japan, third test match
The second group of Azzurri reached Tokyo-Narita airport this evening, joining the other part of the team that had reached the Japanese capital on Sunday evening.
Italrugby, ready redemption with Tonga
Italy redeemed last Friday’s loss to Samoa and with a good game beat Tonga 36-14 in Nuku’alofa.
Italy-All Blacks, over thirty thousand tickets sold for Turin
A record-breaking presale for Italy v New Zealand next Nov. 23 in Turin.
Italrugby’s Pacific tour gets off to a bad start
The Golzalo Quesada-coached national team, which was engaged on Friday’s Italian morning, was defeated by Samoa 33-25.
Filippo Drago renews with Benetton Rugby
The 2001 class signed a contract until 2025, with an option to extend until June 30, 2026.
Michele Lamaro sets the goal
“The key will be to do simple things the right way-that’s our goal,” the Italrugby captain said at a press conference.
Gonzalo Quesada chose Italrugby for Samoa
Italy’s lineup to face Samoa in the first of three Test Matches of the 2024 Summer Tour announced.
Italrugby, anti-Samoa XV chosen
The Azzurri face the hosts Friday in Apia in their first Summer Tour engagement.
Tommaso Menoncello extends with Benetton
The MVP of the 2024 Six Nations will remain with Green and White until 2026.
Gonzalo Quesada calls 39
“We have chosen a quality, strong and very balanced roster for this Summer Tour,” said the Italrugby coach.
Marzio Innocenti now dreams of winning the Six Nations
“An almost impossible goal, but as far as I am concerned this word should not exist.”
Benetton Rugby-Toa Halafihi: the marriage continues
The New Zealander has extended his contract until 2025.
Zebre, Juan Pitinari open-hearted about renewal
The Italian-Argentinean pylon made his 2022 debut with the federal franchise.
Benetton Rugby announces another major renewal
After Bautista Bernasconi, the green-and-white franchise also extended the contract of Marco Zanon.
Women’s Italrugby, the XV for France
The Blue Women face the French in the third day of the Women’s Six Nations.
