Fratelli d'Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast

Marcello Cossali-Francis, Ottavio Arenella and Mike Petretta
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Fratelli d'Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast

The English-speaking Italian Rugby Podcast hosted by Ottavio Arenella (YT: RugbyCoach8, @Ottavio Arenella), Marcello Cossali-Francis (@il Tricolore) and Mike Petretta (@ItalianRugbyForum)

  1. FEB 11

    EP13: Italy rise to the occasion in Rome

    Send us a text Fratelli d'Rugby – Italy’s Historic Six Nations Victory & URC Action In this episode of Fratelli d'Rugby, we celebrate Italy’s unforgettable home victory over Wales in the Six Nations – a landmark moment for the Azzurri! We break down the key moments, standout performances, and what this means for Italian rugby on the world stage. We also turn our attention to the United Rugby Championship (URC), previewing the biggest matchups in the coming weeks and discussing the latest ...

    1h 15m

  2. JAN 28

    Triumph and Turmoil: Zebre's Historic Win, Benetton's Tough Loss, and 6 Nations Italian Hopes

    Send us a text In this episode, we dive into a rollercoaster weekend for Italian rugby! Benetton, missing 16 Italian internationals, suffered a heavy 43-0 defeat away to the Ospreys with a heavily rotated squad. Meanwhile, history was made as Zebre stunned Ulster with their first away win in four years, delivering a performance to remember. We’ll also give a quick preview of our upcoming YouTube live session this Thursday, where we’ll discuss the Italian teams’ prospects ahead of the 6 Natio...

    58 min

  3. JAN 21

    EP11: Benetton’s Glory, Zebre’s Grit, and Six Nations Hype

    Send us a text This week, Otto and Mike delve into the thrilling action from European rugby, starting with Benetton’s historic Investec Champions Cup triumph over two-time champions La Rochelle—a victory that has set the rugby world alight. We also analyse Zebre’s valiant effort against Pau in the European Challenge Cup, highlighting the resilience of Italian rugby. With the Six Nations just around the corner, we turn our attention to the standout Italian players whose form could earn them a ...

    1h 2m

  4. 12/19/2024

    EP10: Benetton’s Triumph, Zebre’s Future: Italian Rugby in Focus

    Send us a text In this week’s episode, Mike and Ottavio dive into the thrilling European Cup action, breaking down Benetton’s impressive home victory over Bath and Zebre’s narrow miss against a powerful Lyon side. They also tackle the big news of the week: Zebre Rugby’s potential sale. What does this mean for rugby development in the south of Italy and the dedicated Zebre fanbase? Join us for insightful analysis and passionate discussion on all things Italian rugby. Like, Share, Rate and Subs...

    1 hr

  5. 12/10/2024

    EP9: European Blues

    Send us a text In this episode of Fratelli d'Rugby, we dive into the challenging weekend for Italian teams in European competitions. Benetton Rugby fell to Clermont in a tough Champions Cup clash, while Zebre Parma suffered a defeat against Connacht in the Challenge Cup in Ireland. We break down the tactical keys of the matches, pivotal moments, and what these performances mean for the future of Italian rugby in Europe. 🎙️ Join us for in-depth analysis, passionate commentary, and insights in...

    1h 2m

  6. 12/04/2024

    Questions, Answers and Powercuts

    Send us a text In this week's episode Ottavio and Mike discuss last weekend's action for both Italian franchises. This episode does feature a power cut but the show did go on. Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe. For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugby

    1h 3m

  7. 11/26/2024

    Italian Grit vs the All Blacks: Autumn Insights & URC Preview

    Send us a text Join Otto and Mike this week as they dive into the penultimate Autumn International weekend, spotlighting Italy's valiant clash with the All Blacks in Turin. They'll preview the upcoming URC action and reflect on key lessons from this Autumn for Italian rugby. Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe. For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugby

    1h 10m

  8. 10/18/2024

    EP6: Benetton Bite The Sharks and Zebre's Quest For Glory

    Send us a text Join 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 performances, and surprises from the Italian teams—Benetton and Zebre. What did they get right? Where can they improve? We’ll cover it all! ⚡ Don’t forget to follow us on social media for more updates! Stay in the loop with all things rugby: 🎧 Support the Fratelli d'Rugby Podcast on Patreon! Help us grow and enjoy exclusive content, including b...

    1 hr
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The English-speaking Italian Rugby Podcast hosted by Ottavio Arenella (YT: RugbyCoach8, @Ottavio Arenella), Marcello Cossali-Francis (@il Tricolore) and Mike Petretta (@ItalianRugbyForum)

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  • Creator
    Marcello Cossali-Francis, Ottavio Arenella and Mike Petretta
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Fratelli d'Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast
  • Show Website
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