The Italian Top10 and the allure of the days gone by

On Sunday the 28th of May, the final of the Italian domestic rugby competition named "Top10" took place in the Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma (where Zebre host their games). Differently from the South African Currie Cup, in which the four URC franchises field a team, neither Benetton Treviso nor Zebre Parma have a domestic side that … Leggi tutto The Italian Top10 and the allure of the days gone by

Six Nations game in Rome? Here’s some local tips to make it count

It is safe to say that Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. The so called città eterna (eternal city) is one of the cradles of European civilizations and carries reminders of that in every corner of itself, you just can't escape it. Despite having a quite large rugby scene … Leggi tutto Six Nations game in Rome? Here’s some local tips to make it count

Away game in Treviso? Plenty more than rugby awaits you

Treviso is the Italian rugby stronghold, with a density of rugby players that rivals the world's biggest rugby hotspots. More in general, rugby in Italy has grown particularly strong in the Veneto region, to which Treviso belongs. The territory that used to be the Republic of Venice until 1797, and later until 1866, has a … Leggi tutto Away game in Treviso? Plenty more than rugby awaits you

Away game in Parma? Here’s what the city has to offer

Parma is a beautiful city located in the centre-north of Italy, famous among Italians for its central role in the food industry. Every one knows Parma ham in the world, as well as the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and these are only two of the important contributions of this city to the Italian food culture. The … Leggi tutto Away game in Parma? Here’s what the city has to offer

Italian rugby academies towards a substantial reform

The production of young, high-level talent in the Italian rugby movement has been since long restricted to a single national academy gathering the very best athletes on a yearly invitational basis. Recently, the production of players seemingly ready for professional rugby has substantially increased and this has been noticed by many, with Italy U20 consistently … Leggi tutto Italian rugby academies towards a substantial reform