Francesco Ruffolo News
United Rugby Championship
Cardiff snatch Zebre scalp on road after yellow-card-laden affair
Leinster bag first win, Glasgow Warriors put Welsh strugglers to sword
Zebre remain unbeaten in URC after pipping Lions in Parma thriller
Two internationals banned after URC round one red cards
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URC season preview: How will the Scottish and Italian sides fare?
Report: URC expansion mooted with sixth nation involved
The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
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