Both Italian sides are out of Europe EPRC Challenge Cup and the Spritz and Scrums crew are not taking it well. This week, the three Benetton fans process the heartbreak of a 41-point home defeat that still wasn't enough, a referee decision that still stings, a Bilbao fund that never was, and a hangover-induced £100 bet that didn't pay off. They also cover Zebre's flat performance against Dragons, the Italians who shone in Exeter's run, the coaching change that could transform next season, and the worrying state of Benetton's defense heading into the summer.

00:00 Intro

00:38 Benetton vs Exeter

19:50 Looking Ahead

26:39 Italians at Exeter

29:49 Zebre vs Dragons

38:00 Completely Unjustified Hope

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Benetton survive a nervy 38–35 thriller vs Cardiff to reach the EPCR Challenge Cup quarterfinals, while Zebre dominate Pau 31–15 for a historic home quarter-final. We break down the games!

00:00 - Intro & Bilbao Fund

02:30 - Introductions

02:43 - Benetton vs Cardiff Overview

04:51 - The First 13 Minutes Breakdown

07:31 - Benetton's Defensive Woes

22:08 - Zebre vs Pau

32:30 - Potential Semifinals & Bilbao Fund

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URC is coming to a close! We talk about how Benetton Rugby fight hard at Glasgow, Zebre fall to Ulster with 14 men, and Italy miss yet another football World Cup

00:00 - Intro

06:32 - Glasgow vs Benetton

21:49 - Zebre vs Ulster

29:44 - Challenge Cup Preview

34:04 - What made Ele mad

40:07 - Any Other Business

41:07 - Outro

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Italy's historic Six Nations campaign gets the full post-mortem treatment! We break down the emotional rollercoaster of beating England for the first time ever, only to get absolutely battered by Wales in the final match. Was it exhaustion? Lack of depth? Or just Wales playing the game of their lives? We debate whether it's an A-minus or straight-A performance for the Azzurri.

Then it's back to URC action where Zebra embarrassingly gifted Scarlets a 29-0 lead before finally remembering how to play rugby, while Benetton put on an attacking masterclass against Ospreys that had us tasting spritz through the screen.

(0:00) - Six Nations Recap

(21:16) - URC Round Up

(36:50) - Upcoming matches preview

(37:34) - What Made Coach Mad

(42:54) - Wrap Up

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Italy makes rugby history! Italy finally defeats England 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome during the Guinness Six Nations. Join us as we break down this historic victory, analyze the tactical battle, celebrate Italy's rising rugby dominance and look ahead to the Wales matchup. From match day atmosphere to controversial English punditry, we cover it all. Spritz is for winners! 

00:08 - Italy's Historic Win Over England

08:00 - Game Analysis & Tactical Breakdown

20:00 - English Punditry & Media Response

34:00 - Italy's Bench Impact & Game Management

40:00 - Match Day Experience & Atmosphere

55:00 - Looking Ahead to Wales

57:00 - What Made Coach Mad This Week

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We look ahead to the Italy vs England Guinness Six Nations game this weekend in Rome and also some URC Rugby happened at the weekend we also talk about that...

00:00 - URC Results: Benetton & Zebre

00:58 - Benetton vs Dragons Analysis

13:15 - Zebre vs Munster Recap

22:02 - Six Nations: Italy vs England Preview

36:44 - Final Thoughts & Travel Plans

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France vs Italy in the Guinness Six Nations was an incredible game and we talk about it and we look ahead to the biggest game of the 6 nations in Rome against England!

00:00 - Welcome

02:28 - Italy vs France Match Recap

19:40 - Italy's Arrival as Test Match Players

37:28 - Looking Ahead: Italy vs England

45:53 - What Made Coach Mad

54:38 - Benetton Head Coach News

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