THREE ITALIANS IN ENGLAND – FIRL

From Tiziano Franchini, FIRL After the arrival of Stefano Cardella and Francesco De Milito to Coventry Bears ten days ago now it’s Fabrizio Ciaurro’s time to join the English team, he will arrive and be part on Tuesday. Stefano Cardella, man of XIII of Duomo of Milan in the last two Italian seasons, prop, hooker or second line with 22 years old and experience in the Azzurra during the last European Shield, was...

Catch Up Rugby League: Part 2

By Various OK, so am continuing to catch up on the news from around the world. This is the last of the press releases and I will do a commentary in my next article. There is a lot to discuss and think about in the world of Rugby League. Maxfield and Duhaney Park post wins in Rugby League By Romeo Monteith, JRLA The Jamaica Rugby League Association’s 2012 national club championship continued on Saturday with...

FIRL Press Releases

From Various ITALY HOLD THEIR TEAM PRESENTATION ON BOARD THEIR SPONSORS MSC CRUISE LINER From FIRL media The presentation of the Italian National Rugby League squad took place on board the MSC Musica today, 9th October 2011 With the presentation of partners MSC Crociere, San Marco Petroli, and the participation of Mr Dino Ponchio, president of the Padova Provincial committee of C.O.N.I. which has given its support...

FIRL Press Release–Everything is ready! Italy Starts its Road to the Cup

From FIRL media F.I.R.L, with the recent tour to England by its national A side, has been able to finalise the Azurri side, that will participate in the upcoming 2013 World Cup qualifications. Captained by Anthony Minichello and Cameran Cirarldo, the Italian Rugby League national side will play in the European tournament where the last two places for the qualification for the 2013 World Cup will be assigned. Italy...

CARLO NAPOLITANO ANNOUNCES THE ITALIAN SQUAD FOR THE WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION

From the FIRL media office Carlo Napolitano, Head Coach of the Italian National Rugby League side, (Monday 29th August 2011) announced the squad that will participate in the qualification for the World Cup from the 15th October till 29th October 2011. Coach Napolitano, together with his staff has named the following 50 players for the qualifications. Anthony Minichiello (C) Sydney City Roosters / NRL Josh White...

Results Galore as Europe is in Full Swing

By Various This week, after another hectic schedule due to travel and conferences with my job, I am finally able to get back and start doing some reporting on the game again. Some results coming through with internationals and also domestic comps in Italy. RUGBY LEAGUE EUROPEAN FEDERATION – EUROPEAN SHIELD – MATCH 1 NORWAY 32 GERMANY 28 – Bislett Stadion, Oslo Two-try stand off and man of the match Tye...

FIRL Press Release – The LEONI VENETI get their hands on the first ITALIAN STATE OF ORIGIN

From Davide Bolzoni, FIRL media Office LEONI VENETI 36 – LONGOBARDI 34 Scorers first half: 3° Paluello tr Fadalti (LV), 4° Sola(LO), 9° Rossi (LO), 14° Berge tr Fadalti (LV), 18°Pavia (LO), 25° Pavoni tr Rossi(LO), 32° Montegudo tr Rossi (LO); Secondo tempo: 1° Quitadamo tr Rossi (LO), 15° Neri tr Fadalti (LV), 23° Nasso tr Fadalti (LV), 27° Sola (LO), 32° Borlin tr Fadalti (LV), 40° Zacchia tr...

FIRL Press ReleaseITALIAN STATE OF ORIGIN

From Tiziano Franchini, The F.I.R.L. is pleased to announce the ‘ITALIAN STATE OF ORIGIN. Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 18:00 ITALIAN STATE OF ORIGIN at stadium Piacenza Beltrametti, LONGOBARDI (selection of the best players in league from the North West) VS LEONI VENETI (selection of the best players in the league from North East) This game show case the best players of the Italian rugby league, all vying for...