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Petrarca Rugby youth development and management renewal

Overview

In July 2026, Italian club Petrarca Rugby outlined a youth‑centric strategy for the upcoming 2026‑27 Serie A Elite season, highlighting returning youngsters such as wing Matteo Noventa, flanker Nikolaj Varotto, and several under‑20 internationals. The club emphasized the role of its coaching staff, led by head coach Victor Jimenez, in driving the renewal.

In September 2026, the club hosted a youth open day at the Memo Geremia centre in Padova, inviting children born between 2013 and 2021 to participate in rugby sessions. To further bolster the squad, Petrarca announced the addition of four young players from Benetton Rugby: fly‑half Francesco Braga, centre/wing Giovanni Marzotto, South African second‑row Ghershom Pieters (now an Italian citizen), and Samoan second‑row Henry Tasesa Volkmann. This recruitment is part of a broader renewal overseen by Jimenez and assistant coach Andrea Menniti‑Ippolito.

Furthering its organizational restructuring, the club appointed Mattia Bellini as Club Manager for the 2026/27 season. President Corrado Covi described the appointment as a “clear signal of the club’s intention to progressively renew its management team.” Bellini, a former player for the club, is expected to strengthen the connection between the youth sector and the first team, according to Petrarca Rugby Junior President Antonio Sturaro.

Entities

Petrarca Rugby · Pisa · Monza · Idrissa Touré · AC Monza

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    AC Monza signs midfielder Idrissa Touré from Pisa

    AC Monza has signed midfielder Idrissa Touré from Pisa on a contract through 2028. Additionally, former Italian international Mattia Bellini will join Petrarca Rugby as Club Manager.

  2. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Petrarca Rugby launches youth open day and adds four Benetton players to squad

    Petrarca Rugby held a Padova Open Day for children and signed four Benetton youngsters for the Serie A Elite season, under coaches Victor Jimenez and Andrea Menniti‑Ippolito.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tre Penne confirms Giovanni Bonini as coach while Petrarca ramps up youth focus for 2026‑27 season

    Tre Penne retains coach Giovanni Bonini for 2026‑27, detailing staff and ambitions, while Italy's Petrarca rugby emphasizes youth signings for the upcoming Serie A Elite season.

Sources

alfredopedulla.com · cronachedi.it · forzamonza.it · monza-news.it · onrugby.it · padovasport.tv · petrarcarugby.it · sportal.it · tuttob.com

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