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Diego Ghirardi is a rugby fanatic from Italy, living in Los Angeles. Played on the wing, now mainly couch flanker or sideline halfback. Enjoys writing in broken English, which should be read in a Franco Cozzo accent to render it more original.

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  Italy

  La Prima Volta

  The first time. The first time can’t be forgotten, and nobody in Florence and in Italy will...

  22metri November 17, 2022
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  Northern Provincial Rugby

  Treviso wins in Rainbow Cup

  A historic win for the Italian team in the first Rainbow Cup final. In Kieran Crowley’s last...

  22metri June 21, 2021
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  Melbourne Rebels

  Melbourne Rebels win in thriller

  The Melbourne Rebels reach the finals with a last minute try. The equation was pretty simple for...

  22metri September 5, 2020
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  ACT Brumbies

  Rebels stuns Brumbies in wet conditions

  The Melbourne Rebels put on a first-half masterclass to trounce the Brumbies 30-12 in Sydney. The Rebels...

  22metri August 8, 2020
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  Rugby

  Masters doing well for the community

  The Rugby Masters rally together to promote mental health and wellbeing. Australian Rugby is going through some tough...

  22metri May 3, 2020
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  Melbourne Rebels

  Rebels break the Lions hoodoo

  A first win versus the Lions, first Wesel’s win versus a South African team It was the...

  22metri March 8, 2020
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  Italy

  Gallant Italy holds the Kiwis to a first ever draw

  A defensive master class from both  Italy and New Zealand result in a draw. It’s the first...

  22metri October 13, 2019
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  Italy

  Italy commits harakiri versus South Africa

  A fourteen man Italy went down to South Africa 49 – 3. A red card to Lovotti...

  22metri October 6, 2019
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  Italy

  RWC: Italy crushes Canada

  A greatly improved Italian team outplays Canada in Fukuoka. After a disappointing game against Namibia, Conor O’Shea revolutionised...

  22metri September 26, 2019
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  Italy

  RWC19: Italy beats Namibia

  Despite the bonus-point win, the wild boards were scratchy and lacked concentration in their World Cup opener After...

  22metri September 23, 2019
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  Melbourne Rebels

  Rebels outplayed by the Chiefs

  The Rebels ended their season with another punishing loss, this time 59-8 as the Chiefs inflicted another...

  22metri June 14, 2019
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  Melbourne Rebels

  Rebels finals dream shattered

  The home loss against the Waratahs is a crucial blow for the Melbourne team. The Rebels were...

  22metri June 1, 2019
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  Melbourne Rebels

  Rebels rolled by the Bulls

  Another loss for the Melbournians against a South African team may cost them a spot in the finals....

  22metri May 18, 2019
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  Rugby

  Pro14: Treviso’s historic moment in Parma

  Benetton Treviso is the first Italian team to reach the play off in the Celtic League Facing...

  22metri April 29, 2019
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  Dewar Shield

  Dewar Shield starts tomorrow

  Victorian premier rugby comes back to local TV in 2019 Channel 31 comes back as broadcasting partner of...

  22metri April 26, 2019
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  Melbourne Rebels

  Stormers defeat the Rebels

  The gap between the Rebels and the South African opposition isn’t closing. A terrific defensive effort and...

  22metri April 12, 2019
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  Six Nations

  Ruthless France wins in Italy

  Twenty-second loss in row for Italy in the Six Nations What could have been last Six Nations...

  22metri March 17, 2019
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  Ireland

  Ireland scared by Italy in Rome

  Ireland had to sweat to beat Italy in third Six Nations’ Round Against all odds, Italy and...

  22metri February 26, 2019
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  Italy

  Italy loses at home versus Wales

  Another wooden spoon on the horizon for Italy Discipline and a lack of possession costed Italy dearly...

  22metri February 10, 2019
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  Italy

  Scotland beats Italy in 6 Nation’s opener

  After wins from the U20 and Women’s teams, Italy was comprehensively beaten at Murrayfield The final score...

  22metri February 3, 2019