Italy women's rugby and volleyball squads begin July training camps

The Italy women's national rugby team gathered at the Rugby Citadel in Parma on July 6, 2026 for a training camp ahead of the autumn WXV Global Series. With head coach Plinio Sciamanna installed on an interim basis after Fabio Roselli’s contract lapsed, the 30‑player squad includes captain Elisa Giordano (absent for personal reasons) and newcomer Laura Foscato, while the coaching staff begins a search for a permanent manager.

Meanwhile, the Italy women's national volleyball team completed a week‑long camp in Cervia under head coach Julio Velasco. The squad, which trained at the local sports hall provided by the municipality, featured key players such as Paola Egonu and Alessia Orro before departing for Hong Kong to compete in the final phase of the FIVB Women’s Nations League, a decisive stage for qualification to the Finals in Macau.