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Italy sports update: Juventus struggles and volleyball season begins
Various regional and national sports competitions across Italy have concluded or commenced. In volleyball, Cisterna Volley has completed its roster with the arrival of Shikun Peng ahead of their SuperLega match against Milano. Sir Susa Scai Perugia secured a 3-2 tie-break victory against Cuneo, while Sirio Perugia Volley won their B1 debut 3-1 against Pratovecchio Stia.
In football, La Treiese defeated Helvia Recina 3-1 in the Seconda Categoria, and Aurora Treia won the local derby against Chiesanuova 2-0. Juventus is facing a difficult start to the Serie A season, currently sitting in 8th place amid injury concerns for key players like Manuel Locatelli and Weston McKennie.
Rugby competitions also saw action, with the UISP championship highlighting a flexible, community-based league. In the Serie A Men's rugby, Livorno and Rugby Milano emerged as early leaders in their respective groups. Additionally, basketball saw victories for Sant'Orsola and CMB Porto Torres in the regional Serie C, while Vumbaca Reggio BiC was officially presented for the 2026/27 season.
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Acqua Sant'Anna Cuneo · Allianz Milano · Ancona · Arieti Rugby · Cisterna Volley · Civitavecchia Rugby · Cuneo Volley · Daniele Forcucci · Daniele Morato · Diego Antonelli · Ernesto Cimino · Fiamme Oro Rugby