Spritz & Scrums - Italian Rugby Podcast

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 momma jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 new found winning ways, and we look ahead together to this Italy squad's 6 Nations campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 our Library of Rugby Facts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of rugby, and with so many Italian players looking as hot as they are right now we ask "is there anybody cocky enough to think they're guaranteed to start against England in the opening game of the Six Nations?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

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 rugby for Benetton and Zebre Parma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Rightly to be great Is not to stir without great argument, But greatly to find quarrel in a straw When honour's at the stake!" - Hamlet Act 4, Scene 4 After an amazing Italian URC derby we get a little carried away with the Shakespearean drama of rugby. Eddie gets Hamlet completely wrong as we discuss how Benetton just about held off a Zebra Parma who were out for blood! Hosted on Acast...

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 Cup; to then finally being back alongside his best friend and Composure Club business partner Jacob Umaga at Benetton Rugby in Treviso. Music: Jeff Kaale on Uppbeat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of the season, and a "friend of a friend" gets mad about Italian ticketing platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 asks "is Danilo Fischetti just Faff de Klerk in a prop's body?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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 the fun and car chaos we had in between). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, but are still without and a win and Italy's u20s win against Ireland. We look at all the rugby of the weekend and look forward to our imminent road trip to Parma and Treviso! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wonder how coach can be less prop like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 first win of the season AWAY FROM HOME, Zebre put on a cracker of a show and go to the very last minute against Ulster, and get the popcorn out because Eddie's got some nuts stories to tell from his time in France... New Club Rugby Season, New Spritz a...

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, everyone really, nobody's safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Italy have to do to make history and put NZ to bed on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 flair, reveals his emotions after scoring 3 tries against Japan in his triumphant return to Treviso & tells us how he wants to go above and beyond for Italy's head coach Kieran Crowley. A hilarious, honest and gripping chat with one of the best in...

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 nuances of the match, reveal who our unexpected hero of the game was, and Coach explains why he's mad at kids this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 along with our very brief Rugby World Cup preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 as an international ref. He talks us through the pressure of being the first Italian to referee a URC grand final, his thoughts on the new bunker review system coming into play for this Rugby World Cup, and warns us that you must never trust a front...

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 heat and meeting some great people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 warm up game against Japan this weekend and Eddie recounts a near death experience at the hands of Coach's dodgy pedal bike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.