Fratelli d'Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast
Episodes
Italian Teams VICTORIOUS - Investec Challenge Cup Round 1 Review
09 Dec 2025
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Send us a text🔥 WEEKEND RECAP: ITALIAN RUGBY DELIVERS! 🇮🇹What a statement from our clubs in the Investec Challenge Cup 👀🦁 Benetton went...
🇮🇹 Italy vs 🇨🇱 Chile — Azzurri Quality Prevails, Chile Impresses
30 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThis week we break down Italy’s 34–19 win over Chile in Genoa — a match where the Azzurri’s quality ultimately shone through, bu...
What If's in Turin - Italy vs Springboks Review
19 Nov 2025
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Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most dramatic Test matches of the year — Italy vs the Springboks in Turin. 🇮...
🇮🇹🏉 Nothing Gifted, Only Taken
12 Nov 2025
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Send us a textIn this week’s episode of the FD’R Podcast, we relive Italy’s historic victory over the Wallabies in Udine — a match that sent s...
🇮🇹 URC Round 3 Breakdown — Benetton Shine, Zebre Stumble
16 Oct 2025
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Send us a textRound 3 of the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 brought contrasting fortunes for Italy’s sides!💚 Benetton Treviso impressed in Mon...
Double victory for the Italian teams 🇮🇹
09 Oct 2025
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Send us a textIn this week’s episode of the FD’R Podcast, Ottavio and Mike relive all the drama from Round 2 of the URC, where both Italian sides ...
🇮🇹🏉 Season 4 Kick-Off: URC 24/25 Round 1, Zebre & Benetton analysis and Italians Abroad
30 Sep 2025
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Send us a text🚨 URC Kick-Off 🚨The FD’R Podcast is back for Season 4, bringing you all things Italian rugby with analysis, debate, and bold pre...
We're BACK! 🇮🇹🏉
26 Sep 2025
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Send us a text🚨 Season 4 is here! 🚨The FD’R Podcast returns for another year of Italian rugby insight, debate, and big predictions.In this epi...
Italy beat Wales for 7th Place, Lions maul the Wallabies
23 Jul 2025
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Send us a text🎙️ In this episode, we break down Italy U20’s thrilling World Championship victory over Wales, dissecting the big plays, standout...
Whistle to Whistle: South Africa v Italy Reviewed
08 Jul 2025
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Send us a text🎙️ Episode Breakdown: South Africa vs Italy – First Test at Loftus!In this episode of Fratelli di Rugby, we dive into all the act...
Lions Shock, Italy's Summer Squad & Top 14 Drama!
25 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThe summer of rugby is heating up and Fratelli d'Rugby is back with a massive episode full of breaking news, bold takes, and expert...
URC - Semi's + More Italian News
11 Jun 2025
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Send us a textWhat a weekend of rugby, plenty to talk about this week both on and off the pitch!Support the showLike, Share, Rate and Subscribe.For al...
EP17: Rugby Round-Up: Italy's Battle at Twickenham
11 Mar 2025
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Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Mike and Ottavio dive into all the action from Twickenham as Italy took on England in a thrilling Six Nations ...
EP16: Six Nations Showdown: Italy well beaten in Rome, France victorious
27 Feb 2025
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Send us a textItaly vs France – Six Nations 2025 Review✅ Match Analysis:Italy’s performance: What worked, what didn’t?Key moments that decided...
EP15: Benetton and Zebre WIN!
22 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode of our English-speaking Italian rugby podcast, we celebrate a historic weekend for Italian rugby! We dive into Benetton&...
EP14: Preview of Azzurri vs Le Bleus - Battle of the Blues
22 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this week's episode Ottavio and Mike delve into the upcoming 6 Nations match vs France this coming Sunday. We speak about &apos...
EP13: Italy rise to the occasion in Rome
11 Feb 2025
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Send us a textFratelli d'Rugby – Italy’s Historic Six Nations Victory & URC ActionIn this episode of Fratelli d'Rugby, we celebrate ...
Triumph and Turmoil: Zebre's Historic Win, Benetton's Tough Loss, and 6 Nations Italian Hopes
28 Jan 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into a rollercoaster weekend for Italian rugby! Benetton, missing 16 Italian internationals, suffered a heavy 4...
EP11: Benetton’s Glory, Zebre’s Grit, and Six Nations Hype
21 Jan 2025
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Send us a textThis week, Otto and Mike delve into the thrilling action from European rugby, starting with Benetton’s historic Investec Champions Cup...
EP10: Benetton’s Triumph, Zebre’s Future: Italian Rugby in Focus
19 Dec 2024
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Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Mike and Ottavio dive into the thrilling European Cup action, breaking down Benetton’s impressive home victo...
EP9: European Blues
10 Dec 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli d'Rugby, we dive into the challenging weekend for Italian teams in European competitions. Benetton Rugb...
Questions, Answers and Powercuts
04 Dec 2024
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Send us a textIn this week's episode Ottavio and Mike discuss last weekend's action for both Italian franchises. This episode does feature ...
Italian Grit vs the All Blacks: Autumn Insights & URC Preview
26 Nov 2024
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Send us a textJoin Otto and Mike this week as they dive into the penultimate Autumn International weekend, spotlighting Italy's valiant clash wit...
EP6: Benetton Bite The Sharks and Zebre's Quest For Glory
18 Oct 2024
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Send us a textJoin us live as we dive into all the action from Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship! We’ll break down the key moments, standout ...
EP5: The One where Dave Sisi Re-returns
05 Oct 2024
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Send us a textWe sat down with Dave Sisi, the new lineout coach at Zebre Parma! 🏉 A true rugby legend, Dave brings a wealth of experience as a for...
EP4: Zebre are dreaming Benetton's nightmare
01 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the incredible match in Parma where #ZebreParma made history with a stunning victory over Munster, ending ...
EP3: URC 1st round review: Fortune favours the brave?
25 Sep 2024
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Send us a textJoin us for another exciting episode as we dive into the action-packed 1st round of the URC! ✅ Benetton Treviso's thrilling draw...
EP2: It's URC Time Babyyy!
17 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli d'Rugby, Mike and Otto dives into the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) season for Italy's ...
Episode 1: New Season, New President?!
16 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Ottavio and Mike break down the election results for the Italian federation presidential campaign where Andrea Duodo won...
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S VICTORY TO END THE TOUR
23 Jul 2024
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Send us a textSupport the showLike, Share, Rate and Subscribe.For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugby
BETWEEN SAMOA AND TONGA : THE ITALIAN SUMMER
09 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIn the last episode : SAMOA Game's review What to improve ahead TONGA's game The new Tonga squad profileTake aways from the...
SAMOA VS ITALY , BREAKFAST AND MOKAS.
04 Jul 2024
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Send us a textIn the last episode we dig into the stats, the caps, the names on SAMOA VS ITALY. New faces in our squad with Zarantonello from the ben...
RUGBY MONOPOLY
29 Jun 2024
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Send us a textWhich position needs a player for Zebre and Benetton ? How will be the Top14 ( spoiler : WE LOST BUT HAPPY FOR ANGE ) AND MUCH MORE ...
SAUSAGES, BALKAN BEERS , THE FDR SEASON AWARDS AND THE UPCOMING SUMMER TOUR
15 Jun 2024
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Send us a textA lot of beers and ciders during the weekend and it's time to celebrate the FDR URC SEASON AWARDS.News from the summer tour calls u...
RATAVEMISU' AND THE KING OF GOOSE STEP - URC AND SUMMER TOUR
06 Jun 2024
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Send us a textZebre and the king of Goose step Trulla in the game until the 67'Benetton ready for the Bulls in SACalls Up for the AZZURRI summer ...
EURO FINALS - THE URC PLAYOFF AND ITALIAN SUMMER TOUR !
30 May 2024
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Send us a textThe Sharks bite in London vs GloucesterToulouse, Dupont and the Champions Cup Pani's Injury : Who's the fullback this Summer ...
WE ARE BACK !
23 May 2024
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Send us a textWelcome to the Fratelli d'Rugby Podcast! Join us as we dive into the world of Italian rugby, celebrating the rich heritage and vibr...
DAVID ODIASE : WE ARE COMING FOR ALL OF YOU PEOPLE !
06 Apr 2024
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Send us a textNuovo episodio in Italiano con David Odiase , terza linea di Oyonnax. Si e' parlato di leadership, mindset, CHE COSA E' LA FEL...
LORENZO PANI : MA IL CIELO E' SEMPRE PIU' BLU !
06 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOspite a FDR podcast LORENZO PANI in una chiacchierata con @RUGBYCOACHOTTO dove si e' parlato di : Italia, Zebre, Quesada, il gioca...
RUGBY WINS : ITALY VS SCOTLAND #6Nations2024
11 Mar 2024
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Send us a textOur Round 4 review of #italyrugby against #scotlandrugby in the #6nations2024. We look at how #italy showed resilience and game manageme...
FRANCE VS ITALY : A game of Fine Margins... #6Nations2024
28 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this week's episode we look back at the drama of Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations 2024. We discuss the historic result, and r...
6 Nations 2024 - Round 2 Review + The One with Ceccarelli
13 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this week's episode Ottavio and Mike review and breakdown Ireland vs. Italy game in Dublin in the second round of the Guinness S...
6 Nations, round 1: A new dawn of Italian rugby?
08 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode the boys talk about the game in Rome, their experiences at the Museo del Rugby in Artena and the other games in Round on...
ITALIA VS INGHILTERRA : LA PREVIEW CON MARCO RICCIONI
31 Jan 2024
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Send us a textLa preview di ITALIA VS INGHILTERRA Con Zio Riccio abbiamo parlato del suo progetto su YouTube(seguitelooooooo qui @MarcoRiccioni3 )...
GIACOMO JACK FERRARI : DAJE !
26 Jan 2024
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Send us a text@ZebreRugbyClub BACK ROW JACK FERRARI OUR GUEST FOR THIS NEW PODCASTWE CHAT ALL ABOUT ZEBRE PARMA LAST 2 SEASONS, THE SQUAD, HIS DEV...
QUALIFIED ! : THE ITALIAN CHALLENGE CUP
23 Jan 2024
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Send us a text@ZebreRugbyClub and @benetton@BenettonRugby QUALIFIED FOR THE CHALLENGE CUP PLAYOFF ! As well as using our 6N selector app, pick a team ...
BORDEAUX,BAYONNE,BACK IN AZZURRO : FEDERICO MORI
18 Jan 2024
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Send us a textFDR POD IN ITALIANO @RUGBYCOACHOTTO in una chiacchierata con Federico Mori al suo terzo anno francese. Si e' parlato di Ruoli, Dife...
DOUBLE WIN DOUBLE PLEASURE + ITALY SQUAD SELECTOR LAUNCH
15 Jan 2024
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Send us a textGreat Challenge Cup weekend for the Italian teams. Benetton put +39 points on Newcastle Falcons, Zebre extinguish the Dragons fire and w...
WHEN THE FRATELLI MEETS THE BROTHERS
12 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby Otto meets the ITALIAN RUGBY BROTHERS . Two italian brothers with a really interesting X accoun...
THE ITALIAN DERBIES - LAST POD 2023
31 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss THE ITALIAN DERBIES with a look ahead of 6N 2024.YOU CAN FIND US ON SPOTIFY AND ALL ...
THE CHALLENGE POD : THE BENETTON AND ZEBRE WEEKEND
15 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss THE CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 1 analyzing the Italian teams Zebre and Benetton and we lo...
THE POD WITH THE PHANTOM : URC ROUND 7 REVIEW - CHALLENGE CUP
09 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss URC=BEST LEAGUE analyzing the Italian teams Zebre and Benetton and we look ahead of ...
THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY #URC Round 5
20 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss URC=BEST LEAGUE analyzing the Italian teams Zebre and Benetton. Draw for Zebre , Fi...
AN ITALIAN CLEAN SWEEP : ZEBRE WON - BENETTON UNDEFEATED #URC Round 4
14 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss URC=BEST LEAGUE analyzing the Italian teams Zebre and Benetton. ZEBRE WON AND BENET...
FDR COACHING POD : - DEFENCE IN RUGBY - HOW TO SET, HOW TO DEFEND, HOW TO PUT PRESSURE ON THE ATTACK with LEO MATTOCCIA
11 Nov 2023
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Send us a textFirst episode of Fratelli D'Rugby Coaching Today we talk all about DEFENCE with LEONARDO MATTOCCIA Junior Academy Manager and D...
BIENVENIDO QUESADA ! - URC ROUND 2 RWC - SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS RWC2023
03 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss the second round of the URC=BEST LEAGUE analyzing the Italian teams Zebre and Benett...
URC ROUND 1 REVIEW ZEBRE AND BENETTON - WORLD LEAGUE - RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL
26 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby we discuss the first round of the URC=BEST LEAGUE analyzing the Italian teams Zebre and Benetto...
Super League?!
22 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this weeks podcast we review the quarter finals of the rugby world and speak about the rumours of a super league which would see prem...
The One with Uren
22 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this weeks podcast we look ahead to the upcoming URC season, delving in to both of the Italian rugby franchises Benetton Treviso and ...
The One with Ross Vintcent
13 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode Mike and Marcello chatted with the young Italian back row ROSS VINTCENT before his first game for Exeter in the Gallaghe...
Inside Italy - The One with Seb NEGRI and Tommy ALLAN in France #RWC2023
05 Oct 2023
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Send us a textThe Return of Seb and Tommy on the pod ahead of France vs Italy game . Last game of the pool.In this week's episode of our World Cu...
The One with Paul Eddison
04 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode of Fratelli D'Rugby the trio looks forward to France vs Italy's game of Friday The Fratelli spoke to french ...
The One with The Rugby Nause
03 Oct 2023
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Send us a textToday's episode we have The Rugby Nause ( https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbynause )Marcello,Mike and Andy chat about Italy vs New Zealan...
NEW ZEALAND VS ITALY : THE FDR PREVIEW #RWC203
29 Sep 2023
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Send us a textMike, Marcello and Ottavio preview the NEW ZEALAND VS ITALY game the night before the clash .FRATELLI D'RUGBY PODCAST :🇮🇹YOU ...
The One with Matthew Heeks (ITALY EXILES PROJECT) + Mike interview with Israel Dagg and Tony Kemp
28 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we speak with the project head of the Federugby exiles project in the UK, Matthew Heeks. Matt speaks a little about the ...
The One with Paul Griffen
28 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's episode we speak with former Italian scrum half and cult hero Paul 'Mutton Chops' Griffen, we speak about ...
Special Episode (In Italian then English) - Inside Italy - The One with Lorenzo PANI in France #RWC2023
26 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSpecial Episode from ITALY'S CAMP in ITALIAN with Silver Surfer : LORENZO PANI !! We spoke about Italy vs Uruguay, his feelings ...
ITALY VS URUGUAY REACTION #RWC2023
21 Sep 2023
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Send us a textThe reaction of the BIGGEST COMEBACK EVER OF ITALY vs URUGUAY in the 2nd round of the Rugby World Cup just few hours after the game. YO...
Special Episode (In Italian) - Inside Italy - The One with Federico ZANI in France #RWC2023
17 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSpecial Episode from ITALY'S CAMP in ITALIAN with Benetton prop FEDERICO ZANI . We spoke about Italy vs Uruguay, The Tier 2 teams,...
Italy vs Namibia - Round 1 RWC2023
14 Sep 2023
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Send us a text*Please like and Subscribe*In this week's episode Ottavio and Mike are without Co-host Marcello but look back at this week's a...
Inside Italy - The One with Dave SISI in France #RWC2023
08 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's podcast Ottavio, Marcello and Mike speak once again with one of our pod favourites Dave Sisi.We speak about the past...
The One with Ian McKinley
02 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's Podcast Mike, Marcello and Ottavio are joined by the former Benetton and Italy International Ian Mckinley.Ian desc...
Bonus Pod - Italy vs Japan live reaction summary #SummerNationsSeries
28 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this bonus podcast you can find the live reaction of Ottavio and Mike from Italy vs Japan game before, during and after the match fro...
Bonus Pod - The One with Leo Mattoccia
24 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's bonus episode we're joined by Exeter academy coach Leo Mattoccia. Ottavio and Mike speak with Leo about his jo...
Bonus Pod - Italy vs Romania live reaction summary #SummerNationsSeries
23 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this bonus podcast you can find the live reaction of Ottavio and Mike from Italy vs Romania game before, during and after the match f...
The One with Toa Halafihi
23 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's Podcast Mike, Marcello and Ottavio are joined by the Benetton Treviso and Italy's number 8 Toa Halafihi. We spe...
The One with Tommaso Allan
01 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's Podcast Mike and Marcello are joined by Italian international fly-half Tommaso Allan. We speak about the upcoming wo...
The One with Marco Riccioni
07 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this weeks podcast Ottavio and Mike speak with the premiership winner with Saracens and Italian international tight-head prop Marco R...
The One with Stephen Varney
26 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode we spoke with Italy International and Gloucester Scrum-Half: Stephen Lorenzo Varney ahead of travelling to camp with Ita...
The One with Seb Negri
17 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's episode we speak with Benetton and Italy back-row Sebastian Negri. He reveals the secrets to his stand out season an...
Emergency Pod - Kieran Out!?
16 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this emergency pod we speak about the news around Italy's new Head Coach after the RWC 2023 with Kieran Crowley leaving his role...
The One with Marius Goosen
07 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's pod we speak with a Benetton legend hitting over 100 caps with the Treviso team, and current Italian defence coach M...
The One with Kieran Crowley
02 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this week's episode we are honoured by none other than Italian Head Coach and former World Cup winning All Black Kieran Crowley....
The One with Dino Lamb
29 May 2023
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Send us a textIn today's episode Ottavio, Marcello and Mike exclusively speak with Dino Lamb on his surprise inclusion to the Italian World Cup s...
The One with Dave Sisi
26 May 2023
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Send us a textAs our first of this week's mystery guests, Ottavio, Mike and Marcello speak with Zebre club captain and Italian lock Dave Sisi abo...
Surprise Surprise... (Call Ups)
15 May 2023
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Send us a textOttavio, Mike and Marcello discuss the surprise call ups from the most recent World Cup squad announcements from Italy.Support the showL...
Bonus Pod - Who stays and who goes? #France2023
15 May 2023
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Send us a textOttavio, Marcello and Mike discuss who they'd like to see on the plane for the upcoming world cup in France ahead of the announce...
Benvenuto to the Pod
10 May 2023
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Send us a textMarcello, Ottavio and Mike chew the fat over last weekends action, discuss some of the changing landscape of Italian Rugby and debate th...