Italian Serie A Rugby season begins with Valpolicella and Rovato victories

The 2026/2027 Serie A rugby season has commenced with notable results in Italy. Valpolicella Rugby opened their campaign with a 15-6 victory away against Rugby Feltre. Despite an early struggle to convert opportunities, Valpolicella managed to control the tempo of the match and secure the win through disciplined play and penalty kicks.

In another fixture, Stade Valdôtain faced Rugby Rovato in a closely contested match. Although Stade Valdôtain held an early lead and reached a 26-15 advantage in the second half, Rovato staged a comeback to win 30-26. Despite the loss, Stade Valdôtain earned two points in the standings due to offensive and defensive bonuses.