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Fratelli d"Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast

Mike Petretta and Ottavio Arenella

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

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49:22

What If's in Turin - Italy vs Springboks Review

Fratelli d"Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Send us a text In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most dramatic Test matches of the year — Italy vs the Springboks in Turin. 🇮🇹🔥🇿🇦 South Africa arrived with 11 changes and still managed to pull off a powerful 32–14 win… despite going down to 14 men after just 11 minutes. 😳🟥 We break down: How the Springboks turned a red-card disaster into a statement of grit, composure, and world-class depth 💪 Why Italy couldn’t convert pressure into points, including key missed kicks

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50:14

🇮🇹🏉 Nothing Gifted, Only Taken

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2025/11/12

Send us a text In this week’s episode of the FD’R Podcast, we relive Italy’s historic victory over the Wallabies in Udine — a match that sent shockwaves through the rugby world. 🇮🇹🔥 We break down exactly what went right for the Azzurri, where improvements are still needed, and how Kieran Crowley’s men can build on this momentum as they prepare to host the world champion Springboks at Juventus’s Allianz Stadium in Turin. 🏟️🇿🇦 Join us for passionate analysis, tactical insight, and an honest

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50:19

🇮🇹 URC Round 3 Breakdown — Benetton Shine, Zebre Stumble

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2025/10/16

Send us a text Round 3 of the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 brought contrasting fortunes for Italy’s sides! 💚 Benetton Treviso impressed in Monigo with a commanding 34–15 victory over the Lions — another statement win that cements their place among the URC’s form teams. ⚫ Zebre Parma faced a tough challenge away in Swansea, falling 24–0 to the Ospreys, but with plenty of lessons to take forward. In this week’s episode, Ottavio and Mike break down: ✔ The key moments and tactical

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52:31

Double victory for the Italian teams 🇮🇹

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2025/10/09

Send us a text In 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 left it late to clinch thrilling victories. We dive deep into: 🟢 Benetton Treviso vs Glasgow – how the Green & White found a way past a tough Scottish side. ⚫ Zebre Parma vs Lions – a nail-biting contest decided in the closing moments. 🌍 Italians abroad – how Italy’s stars are performing across France and the Premiership Cup. Join us for

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58:00

🇮🇹🏉 Season 4 Kick-Off: URC 24/25 Round 1, Zebre &...

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2025/09/30

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 predictions. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 A full review of the opening round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship 🟢 Insights on Zebre's opening game victory against Edinburg and Benetton’s disappointing loss away at Connacht 🌍 Italians making waves abroad in the Top14 and Premiership Cup Support the show Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe.

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63:25

We're BACK! 🇮🇹🏉

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2025/09/26

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 episode, we dive into: 🔥 A full preview of the 2024/25 URC season 🟢 What to expect from Zebre & Benetton this year 🌍 Italians making their mark abroad in the Top 14 and Premiership Cup Join us as we break down the stories, rivalries, and players to watch this season. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious about Italian rugby’s

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64:26

Italy beat Wales for 7th Place, Lions maul the Wallabies

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2025/07/23

Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode, we break down Italy U20’s thrilling World Championship victory over Wales, dissecting the big plays, standout performances, and what this means for the future of Italian rugby 🇮🇹🏆 Then we shift gears and head Down Under for a deep dive into the first Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions 🦘🦁 — tactical battles, selection choices, and everything in between. Whether you're here for the Azzurrini magic or Lions nostalgia, we’ve got you

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68:36

Whistle to Whistle: South Africa v Italy Reviewed

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2025/07/08

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 action from the first test match between South Africa and Italy in Pretoria. From tactical battles and momentum swings to standout players and missed chances — we leave no ruck unturned. Relive the highs, lows, and bone-crunching hits of this epic clash at Loftus Versfeld, and stick around as we look ahead to the rest of the series with bold

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51:27

Lions Shock, Italy's Summer Squad & Top 14 Drama!

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2025/06/25

Send us a text The summer of rugby is heating up and Fratelli d'Rugby is back with a massive episode full of breaking news, bold takes, and expert analysis from across the global game! 🔥 This week on the pod: 🇮🇹 Italy vs Namibia Preview – Full breakdown of Italy’s squad for their summer test opener. Who’s in, who’s out, and which players could make the difference? 🇦🇷 Argentina Stun the Lions – The Pumas defeat the British & Irish Lions in Madrid! How did Contepomi’s men pull it

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60:02

URC - Semi's + More Italian News

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2025/06/11

Send us a text What a weekend of rugby, plenty to talk about this week both on and off the pitch! Support the show Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe. For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugby

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64:42

EP17: Rugby Round-Up: Italy's Battle at Twickenham

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2025/03/11

Send us a text In this week’s episode, Mike and Ottavio dive into all the action from Twickenham as Italy took on England in a thrilling Six Nations clash. They break down the key moments — what worked, what didn’t, and where both teams go from here. But that’s not all! We also spotlight the rising stars of rugby with a deep dive into the U20s showdown at The Rec in Bath. From standout performances to future prospects, we’ve got it all covered. If you’re a rugby fan craving expert analysis,...

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68:37

EP16: Six Nations Showdown: Italy well beaten in...

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2025/02/27

Send us a text Italy vs France – Six Nations 2025 Review ✅ Match Analysis: Italy’s performance: What worked, what didn’t? Key moments that decided the match. Tactical battle: How did Quesada approach this game against France? Set-piece and breakdown performance: Progress or problems? Individual standouts – who impressed, who struggled? What does this result mean for Italy’s campaign? 🧐 Questions to Discuss: Did Italy show improvement from previous matches? Was the game plan effective

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51:22

EP15: Benetton and Zebre WIN!

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2025/02/22

Send us a text In this episode of our English-speaking Italian rugby podcast, we celebrate a historic weekend for Italian rugby! We dive into Benetton's impressive home victory over Ulster and Zebre's stunning away win against Edinburgh — marking only their second away triumph in over four years and the first back-to-back away victories. Plus, we discuss the exciting return of Stephen Aboud to Italy as the new Elite Pathway Director and what this means for the future of Italian rugby. Tune in...

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43:16

EP14: Preview of Azzurri vs Le Bleus - Battle of the...

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2025/02/22

Send us a text In this week's episode Ottavio and Mike delve into the upcoming 6 Nations match vs France this coming Sunday. We speak about 'Le bomb squad' with France opting for 7-1 and how we think we need to play to be successful in Rome. Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe. For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugby

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74:53

EP13: Italy rise to the occasion in Rome

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2025/02/11

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 ...

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58:13

Triumph and Turmoil: Zebre's Historic Win, Benetton's...

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2025/01/28

Send us a textIn 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 Nations....

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62:25

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

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2025/01/21

Send us a textThis 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 s...

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59:45

EP10: Benetton’s Triumph, Zebre’s Future: Italian...

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2024/12/19

Send us a textIn 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 Subscr...

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62:03

EP9: European Blues

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2024/12/10

Send us a textIn 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 into

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62:51

Questions, Answers and Powercuts

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2024/12/04

Send us a textIn 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

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