Spritz & Scrums - Italian Rugby Podcast
Episodes
Benetton vs Cardiff / Zebre vs Pau - EPCR Dreams
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton survive a nervy 38–35 thriller vs Cardiff to reach the EPCR Challenge Cup quarterfinals, while Zebre dominate Pau 31–15 for a historic ho...
Glasgow vs Benetton / Zebre vs Ulster
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
URC is coming to a close! We talk about how Benetton Rugby fight hard at Glasgow, Zebre fall to Ulster with 14 men, and Italy miss yet another footbal...
Italy Six Nations Review - Ospreys vs Benetton / Zebre vs Scarlets
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy's historic Six Nations campaign gets the full post-mortem treatment! We break down the emotional rollercoaster of beating England for the first ...
Italy vs England 2026 - 6 Nations History!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy makes rugby history! Italy finally defeats England 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome during the Guinness Six Nations. Join us as we break dow...
Italy vs England 2026 Preview + Dragons vs Benetton / Munster vs Zebre
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We look ahead to the Italy vs England Guinness Six Nations game this weekend in Rome and also some URC Rugby happened at the weekend we also talk abou...
France vs Italy - Six Nations 2026
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
France vs Italy in the Guinness Six Nations was an incredible game and we talk about it and we look ahead to the biggest game of the 6 nations in Rome...
Ireland vs Italy - Forward Pass?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the best game of the last weekend Guinness 6 nations - Ireland vs Italy - the near win and not a forward pass! We also look ahead to the...
Italy vs Scotland 2026 - The BIG Win!
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Guinness Rugby Six Nations is here! And we kick off talking about Italy's big win over Scotland! We also look forward to Italy vs Ireland and how ...
6 Nations 2026 - Italy perspective!
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We look at Italy's chances for the 2026 Men's Rugby 6 Nations and how the Italian Club teams have given us little to calm the nerves! Hosted on Acast....
Zebre vs Black Lions / Lyon vs Benetton
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EPRC Group stages are over for the Italian sides with Zebre vs Black Lions/ Lyon vs Benetton we talk about the next stages and their chances! Hosted o...
Benetton vs Dragons / Zebre vs Ospreys
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EPRC Challenge Cup weekend for the Italian Rugby teams this weekend we talk about Benetton vs Dragons / Zebre vs Ospreys and how we think they will fa...
Benetton Edinburgh / Glasgow vs Zebre
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First rugby games of the URC 2026 and we try and keep positive talking about Benetton Edinburgh and Glasgow vs Zebre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Zebre vs Benetton - The Derby part 2
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Italian Rugby Derby part 2 Zebre host Benetton and we talk about who did played well, we also talk about other podcasts we could set up! Host...
Benetton vs Zebre - The real derby
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its the Italian Rugby derby Benetton vs Zebre, we talk about the game and how we see the next derby will go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Benetton vs Perpignan / Montpellier vs Zebre
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Italian Rugby continues and as do we as we talk about Benetton vs Perpignan / Montpellier vs Zebre challenge cup games, the upcoming Italian Rugby der...
Lions vs Benetton / Zebre vs Montauban
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EPCR Challenge Cup round 1 is here and we talk about the Italian Rugby games Lions vs Benetton / Zebre vs Montauban and how Benetton will reach the fi...
Ulster vs Benetton / Zebre vs Cardiff
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
URC Rugby is back and so are the Italian Rugby teams! We talk about Ulster vs Benetton and Zebre vs Cardiff and our hopes for the rest of the season! ...
Italy vs Chile
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Italy vs Chile in the Quilter Autumn Series and looking forward to the URC rugby coming back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Italy vs South Africa
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Italy take on the Rugby World Champions South Africa in the Quilter Autumn Series and we were there to watch and tell you how it allll went! As we loo...
Italy vs Australia - The Big Win!
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quilter Autumn Nations Series is hear and Italy beat Australia in Udine and we where there to see it! We commentate on how we thought the game went an...
Quilter Nation Series Autumn 2025 Series - Our Italy Team Picks
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We choose our Italy Rugby Team picks for their Quilter Nation Series Autumn 2025 Series vs Australia. Chat GPT might of helped one of us! Hosted on Ac...
Benetton vs Stormers / Leinster vs Zebre
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the URC weekend of rugby Benetton vs Stormers / Leinster vs Zebre and what this means for the season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Edinburgh vs Benetton / Zebre vs Stormers - A Therapy Session
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
URC round 4 is here with a annoying weekend for Italian Rugby with both teams losing but on different levels! We decide to console ourselves with a th...
Benetton vs Lions / Ospreys vs Zebre
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
URC round 3 and we look at Benetton vs Lions / Ospreys vs Zebre and we talk about the state of Italian rugby and our hopes for the season! Hosted on A...
Benetton vs Glasgow Zebre vs Lions
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Benetton vs Glasgow Zebre vs Lions URC fixtures, spooky spas and weddings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connacht vs Benetton / Zebre vs Edinburgh
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the URC kicks off and we cover Connacht vs Benetton / Zebre vs Edinburgh games, i say we, this week it is just Coach in a dark room tal...
Italian Rugby Season 2025/2026
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Italian Rugby news from the summer season and we look ahead to the next season and what we think will come to pass!! We are also in Ibiz...
Benetton vs Glasgow / Leinster vs Zebre
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Benetton vs Glasgow and Leinster vs Zebre and the touch Rugby tournament we won with some help of some good friends! Hosted on Acast. Se...
Zebre Parma vs Edinburgh / Stormers vs Benetton
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the URC Rugby this weekend with Zebre Parma vs Edinburgh & Stormers vs Benetton and go through our whatsapp messages to work out what a...
Lions vs Benetton / Zebre vs Glasgow
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The URC Rugby continues with Lions vs Benetton & Zebre Parma vs Glasgow. We talk a lot about altitude, AI but mainly the Rugby! Hosted on Acast. S...
Castres vs Benetton
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the EPCR Castres Benetton game and how good steak mixed with Rugby is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bulls vs Zebre Parma / Benetton vs Cardiff
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We give Benetton a deserved amount of airtime this week, praise the Parma pirates for a feisty fight down in South Africa, and what made Coach mad thi...
Hollywood Sharks vs Zebre Parma / Benetton vs Edinburgh
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the URC and how good Zebre Parma aka Parma Pirates are and we do eventually end up talking about Benetton, sorry Riccardo Hosted on Aca...
Italy vs Ireland
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 6 nations comes to a close with Italy vs Ireland, we look back at what could of been and talk about the touch Rugby tournament ahead! Hosted on A...
England vs Italy
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at the 6 nations game England vs Italy and how it didnt go as planned! We also look forward to Italy's big clash with Ireland next week! ...
Zebre Parma vs Dragons / Connacht vs Benetton
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look forward to the 6 nations weekend where Italy take on England and look back at Zebre Parma's incredible win against the Dragons. Benetton also ...
Italy vs France
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well round 3 of the Six Nations with Italy vs France didn't quite got to plan. We dissect what went wrong (or very right if you're French) and look ah...
Edinburgh vs Zebre Parma / Benetton vs Ulster
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Edinburgh vs Zebre Parma with Zebre taking the incredible victory! And the Benetton Ulster Rugby match which was a mixed bag. We also lo...
Italy vs Wales
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 2 of the 6 Nations is here and we talk about Italy's victory over Wales and how the gang lit up Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Scotland vs Italy Rugby - Opening Weekend of the 6 Nations 2025
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the opening 6 Nations weekend of Rugby where Italy take on Scotland, we also talk about next week vs Wales and talk a bit too much about...
Ospreys vs Benetton / Ulster Zebre Parma
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Zebre Parma having their best game ever and Benetton's terrible performance and we look ahead to the 6 Nations Rugby Champions...
Benetton vs La Rochelle
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the incredible Benetton Rugby game against La Rochelle being potentially the greatest game they ever have played! And we look forward to...
Cheetahs vs Zebre Parma / Bristol vs Benetton
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the ridiculous call against Benetton Rugby when the should have beaten Bristol and Cheetahs vs Zebre Parma! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Benetton vs Zebre / Zebre vs Benetton
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the Italian Rugby Derby's and other things like Skiing but mainly Rugby. The future of Zebre and we look forward to the Benetton vs Bris...
Benetton vs Bath / Zebre Parma vs Lyon
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We lived through all the emotions this week, with Zebre Parma painfully just losing out to Lyon, and Benetton getting a thrilling 79th minute try to t...
Clermont vs Benetton / Connacht vs Zebre Parma
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the Italian teams double loss Clermont vs Benetton & Connacht vs Zebre Parma and look ahead to the rugby games next weeken...
Edinburgh vs Benetton / Zebre vs Ospreys
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the mixed performance from Benetton away at Edinburgh and Zebre Parma valiant win against the Ospreys! Rugby will get you like...
ITALY v NEW ZEALAND
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Azzurri defy expectations and keep the All Blacks within 18 points. We review Italy's performance against New Zealand and look overall a...
ITALY v GEORGIA
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our trip to Genoa to watch Italy vs Georgia and look forward to the New Zealand game ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
ITALY v ARGENTINA
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Italy vs Argentina and the rugby that happened during that game. We also look ahead to Italy vs Georgia and what can Italy do ...
Benetton vs Bulls / Scarlets vs Zebre Parma
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Benetton vs Bull and Scarlets vs Zebre Parma while we shamelessly self promote our livelihoods. Did you know the Lions share i...
Benetton vs Dragons & Zebre Parma vs Lions
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton get a much needed win on the road, Zebre come so close to beating the Lions but it wasn't to be and Quesada announces his Italy squad for the...
Benetton vs Sharks / Glasgow Warriors vs Zebre Parma
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Benetton demolished the Sharks, finally getting their first win of the season. Zebre fought hard but to no avail against an overwhelming Gl...
Benetton vs Leinster / Zebre Parma vs Stormers
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discus Benetton vs Leinster and Zebre Parma vs Stormers and debate our theories on why this rugby weekend didn't go as planned! Hosted on...
Zebre Parma vs Munster / Glasgow Warriors vs Benetton
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zebre Parma beat Munster for the first time! We are here to talk about it! We also get try to work out what is going on with Benetton's rocky start to...
Benetton vs Scarlets / Zebre Parma vs Cardiff
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! The new season has started - we talk about Benetton vs Scarlets / Zebre Parma vs Cardiff and the upcoming second round of the URC plus wh...
Spritz & Carbo - A lesson on Serie A Elite
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the guys at Carbo Rugby who explain for our English listeners the world of Serie A Elite Rugby. We also discuss the Italian Rugby sum...
Italian Rugby - A Review Of The Year
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look back at Italian Rugby's year and give our top 10 insights from Benetton to Zebre, stands and players! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
BEN vs EDI - the big game
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Benetton's big win against Edinburgh, a tiny bit about Zebre vs Glasgow, the International Italian Rugby Touch Tournament - sponsored by...
RHYNO "FLIPPING" SMITH!
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The front-flipping legend Rhyno Smith joins us in an extended interview to talk all things drop goals, playoff hopes, the big game against Edinburgh t...
SHA v BEN - Did we just win the Challenge Cup?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who would have thought we'd head down to South Africa and come away with 4 bloody points! What a week, playoff hopes are still alive and kicking. Host...
GLO VS BEN - Another European final eludes us...
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the second year in a row Benetton take a defeat in the Challenge Cup Semi-final. We came, we saw, we did not conquer. But we discuss what hopes we...
ULS v BEN and a GLO v BEN Preview
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how Benetton took 2 points/lost two points in Belfast, what's happened to Zebre & Coach gives a rallying war cry for the big semi final...
BEN v DRA & CON v ZEB
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton get a much needed bonus point victory over the Dragons and Zebre have put in a solid first half performance against Connacht but still end in...
BEN v CON
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Benetton's win against Connacht to earn a place in the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final. We also talk about your mum! Hosted on ...
BEN v LIO & SHA v ZEB
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are (finally!) back to talk about the Italian rugby we've missed! With a close look at Challenge Cup games against the Lions and the Sharks and als...
WAL V ITA - How we gonna stir this sauce with no spoon?
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NO WOODEN SPOON! We chat about how impressive Italy's Six Nation's campaign really was and talk about how the future is looking bright. We also learn ...
ITA V SCO - THE BIG WIN!
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Italy break an 11 year home game curse by beating Scotland! We talk all about (almost all of us) being at the game, Lord of the Rings and our thoughts...
MUNvZEB & BENvGLA - A Tale Of Two Games
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2 Italian defeats (one much more impressive than the other) Munster vs Zebre & Benetton vs Glasgow. We look ahead to the 6 Nations where Italy tak...
FRA V ITA - A ball, a post, a draw
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We drown our sorrows in neat gin before remembering that 5 months ago Italy had 60 points put on them by France, and today, through nothing short of a...
ZEBvEDI & LEIvBEN
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let us tell you why Benetton losing away to Leinster and Zebre getting a losing bonus point against an Edinburgh team riddled with Scotland Internatio...
IRE V ITA - "It is what it is"
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing game against Ireland, Coach delivers a wise proverb. We dissect the positives (of which there are some!), chuck out the negative...
ITA V ENG - The smallest of margins
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Nations 2024 has kicked off, and Italy are here to play! We discuss the game, our trip to Rome, kilts, and Coach fighting crime. Hosted on Aca...
Italy Rugby 6 Nations Squad Announcement
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the Italy 6 nations squad announcement, player by player just in time for the Italy vs England game this weekend! Eddie also does yo mom...
George Biagi - Zebre, wine & the 6 Nations
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
George talks us through his journey from Italy international lock, to head of Rugby Operations at Zebre Parma. He tells us the secrets behind Zebre's ...
BENvMON & PAUvZEB
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a very different episode, we catch up on Zebre and Benetton games through the medium of Coach. We talk Italian rugby news, the new Netflix doc and ...
NEWvBEN & ZEBvDRA - IT'S A DOUBLE ITALIAN WIN BABY!
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton rack up 57 points away from home in a smashing performance up in Newcastle, Zebre Parma beat the Dragons in a both stubborn and gutsy display...
BEN V ZEB - Act 2 of the Derbies and 2024 is here!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back from from an excellent URC derby in Italy, Ellie, Eddie and Coach talk about their experience and look forward to a massive weekend of European r...
ZEB V BEN - ACT 1 of the Christmas Derbies!
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Rightly to be great Is not to stir without great argument,But greatly to find quarrel in a strawWhen honour's at the stake!"- Hamlet Act 4,...
PAOLO ODOGWU - From Birmingham to Benetton
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paolo Odogwu takes us through the incredible last year of his life: from the end of Wasps; to loving life in Paris; to playing for Italy in the World ...
EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 1: OSPvBEN & ZEBvCHE
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton may have lost the game, but they come away with their first 4-try bonus point of the season, Zebre have their first proper underperformance o...
BENvOSP & STOvZEB
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton had to dig in deep to avoid a shock defeat at Monigo, Zebre put in a super solid performance against last year's URC champions, and Eddie ask...
#EDIVBEN and #LIOVZEB
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zebre have a defensive nightmare down under, and Benetton give us the heart attacks we didn't know we wanted when they steal an incredible win in Scot...
#ZEBVCAR and #GLAVBEN
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach's superstition ensures Zebre Parma remain undefeated a second week in a row but Benetton slip up in the Glasgow rain. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
"If Carlsberg did Weekends... " - 2 Italian Club wins, and we saw them both live!
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After an epic URC Italian Rugby Roadtrip, we've shaken the spritz hangovers off to talk about the MASSIVE double wins for Zebre and Benetton (and all ...
2 Lions, a Zebra and a Bull
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benetton still undefeated in a tight game against the Lions at another sold out Stadio Monigo. Zebre rack up another bonus point against the Bulls, bu...
Benetton VS Munster
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the new season of club rugby in its second week, we round up the Italian games of the weekend, reflect on South Africa's 4th world cup win and wo...
THE URC IS BACK BABY
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the highs and lows of Italy's World Cup, we move on to pastures new - the URC is back baby, and Benetton is looking good! The Leoni get their fi...
ITA V NZ - ... everyone knows what happened...
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A whiskey-fuelled episode putting together the pieces after Italy - New Zealand. Eddie lashes out at the Welsh, the Scots, World Rugby, Tier 1, Tier 2...
ITA v URU - Turning things around convincingly
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode includes a new format: 80mins in 2mins by Eddie, a look over a rollercoaster game vs a strong Uruguay, and a look forward to what ...
MONTY IOANE - Rugby World Cup Special
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Italy won their opening game of the rugby world cup, superstar winger Monty Ioane sits down with us to talk about his side's attacking Italian f...
ITA v NAM - The World Cup has kicked off!
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a solid start by the Azzurri after scoring over half a century of points in their opening game of the World Cup. We dig a little deeper into the ...
Italy World Cup Preview
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Kieran Crowley announcing the team that will face Namibia in Italy's first World Cup game, we bring you a bite-sized episode of our reaction alon...
A chat with Rugby Referee - ANDREA PIARDI
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After making the career move because he was too gobby as a player, the number 1 Italian rugby referee Andrea Piardi takes us behind the scenes of life...
Summer Nations: ITA v JAP
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've just about recovered from witnessing a big Italy win in their final world cup warm up game against Japan, a touch rugby tournament in 37 degree ...
Summer Nations: ITA v ROM
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a spanking 50 point win against 14-man Romania, call us negative Nancys but we still demand better! Listen in as we look ahead to Italy's final ...
Summer Nations: IRE v ITA
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After playing the world #1 side we are optimistic, we lament some unfortunate injuries and Coach has an upcoming doctor's appointment. Hosted on Acast...
Summer Nations: SCO v ITA
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a month off, we react to Italy's first world cup warm up match against Scotland, summarise the U20 World Cup and reveal how Coach is going to di...
U20s World Cup - Italy beat South Africa
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After an absolute feat of power and determination, Italy beat the competition hosts South Africa, and now the young Italian side have it all to play f...
U20s World Cup chat with MARCOS GALLORINI
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the U20s World Cup, we talk with with the young Italian powerhouse Marcos Gallorini about how he started rugby off a doctor's recom...