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Spritz & Scrums - Italian Rugby Podcast

Spritz and Scrums
27 episodes   Last Updated: Oct 04, 23
Welcome to Spritz and Scrums, the 1st English-speaking Italian rugby podcast by 3 Benetton fans who love Aperol and all things Rugby Italia.

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Episodes

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 the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 row forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
After a month off, we react to Italy's first world cup warm up match against Scotland, summarise the U20 World Cup and reveal how Coach is going to die. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.