Fratelli d'Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast

About Fratelli d'Rugby - The Italian Rugby Podcast

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

Publisher

Mike Petretta and Ottavio Arenella

Category

news · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 May 2023

Latest episode

22 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

92 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Feb 2026

   Fine Margins in Dublin: Italy Tested, Ireland Tempered

   Send a text Italy’s trip to Dublin ended in defeat, but the story goes far beyond the scoreboard. In this episode, we break down a fascinating Six Nations clash between Ireland and Italy, where moments, not momentum, decided the outcome. We analyse how Ireland’s composure and game management proved decisive, while Italy once again showed they belong at this level — pushing, probing, and asking real questions of one of the tournament favourites. From key tactical calls and defensive lapses to ...

2. 

   11 Feb 2026

   6N 2026: Italy start with a WIN IN ROME! 🇮🇹🏉

   Send a text Italy have opened their Six Nations Championship campaign with a statement 18–15 victory over Scotland in a rain-soaked battle at the Stadio Olimpico — and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode, we dive into how the Italy national rugby union team built their early lead, the tactical decisions that shaped the contest, and the defensive resilience that ultimately denied the Scotland national rugby union team a late comeback. We discuss: Italy’s fast start and clinical moments...

3. 

   4 Feb 2026

   🇮🇹🏉6 Nations Preview with Stephen Varney

   Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode Out Now – Azzurri Insight with Stephen Varney This week we’re joined by Stephen Varney, the livewire scrum-half lighting it up for Exeter Chiefs and pulling the strings for Italy. From big Premiership moments in Devon to wearing the Azzurri jersey with pride, Varney takes us inside a standout season at Chiefs, the realities of stepping up to Test rugby, and what it really feels like to represent Italy on the international stage. We chat: 🇮🇹 His journey since b...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

35,095

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.8 / 5

56 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

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Quality

83

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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