# Italian Serie A rugby season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-a-rugby-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-11T08:42:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026/2027 Italian Serie A rugby season is approaching, involving various club developments and regional preparations.

In Udine, Rugby Udine has introduced a new club logo and announced three new signings—Niccolò Alecci, Robbie Flynn, and Fausto Iriart—with the goal of securing a position in Serie A. 

In the Marche region, Unione Rugby San Benedetto and Fiorini Pesaro Rugby are preparing for the season, with San Benedetto led by new Australian head coach Damien Cummins and Pesaro competing in Serie A1 for the first time. Meanwhile, rugby clubs in Teramo are advocating for permanent facilities as they await definitive timelines for stable training and playing grounds.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Marche rugby clubs prepare for Serie A season and facility upgrades

The 2026-2027 Serie A rugby season features Marche teams San Benedetto and Pesaro, while Teramo's rugby clubs continue to seek permanent training facilities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marche-rugby-clubs-prepare-for-serie-a-season-and-facility-upgrades

### 2026-10-07: Rugby Udine announces new signings and club logo

Rugby Udine has announced new signings Niccolò Alecci, Robbie Flynn, and Fausto Iriart, while unveiling a new logo as the club aims for promotion to Serie A.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rugby-udine-announces-new-signings-and-club-logo

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Cite as: Italian Serie A rugby season preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-a-rugby-season-preparations