Zebre win first league game!!

[Donny B.]

Zebre only go and beat Cardiff. Their 3rd win of the season, only 4 pts behind Treviso now.

Treviso just got tonked by a not massively strong looking Connacht too.

between this and the recent Ospreys result, Treviso don't seem to be even trying any more. Disgraceful

[JB1973]

the tmo disallowed what looked like a good try for the blues, have to say they have been nothing short of pathetic this year in the league and I'm not sure how much longer Phil Davies will remain in charge there.

On the plus side for you If they can beat Toloun though no reason why you guys cant!

[baaba maal]

Pity poor Cardiff- Zebre have become their bogey team!

[Broken Wing]

I'm not sure how much longer Phil Davies will remain in charge there.

He's gone.

[simonokeeffe]

I'm not sure how much longer Phil Davies will remain in charge there.

He's gone.

as are Halfpenny, Copeland, Davies and their front row are dads army

[StrangeButBlue]

Zebre draw vs newport brings them level with Treviso.
The changes to European qualification next year make the battle between the Italian teams a bit more interesting.
It means that Glasgows 3 italian matches may not be easy as expected...

[fourthirtythree]

Yeah, Treviso looked like they cared last week, which they haven't seemed to have done in a while. Good. Their collapse this year has been a disgrace and if Zebre take the European spot this year nobody but themselves to blame.

[Made Of Ale]

Yeah, Treviso looked like they cared last week, which they haven't seemed to have done in a while. Good. Their collapse this year has been a disgrace and if Zebre take the European spot this year nobody but themselves to blame.

It would be a bit funny if Connacht and Zebre both ended up in the Heineken equivalent next year after qualifying by right.

[fourthirtythree]

Wouldn't it just! Let's hope.

[Donny B.]

Yeah, Treviso looked like they cared last week, which they haven't seemed to have done in a while. Good. Their collapse this year has been a disgrace and if Zebre take the European spot this year nobody but themselves to blame.

It would be a bit funny if Connacht and Zebre both ended up in the Heineken equivalent next year after qualifying by right.

That, sir, would be beautiful!!! Meritocracy all the way.

[simonokeeffe]

Yeah, Treviso looked like they cared last week, which they haven't seemed to have done in a while. Good. Their collapse this year has been a disgrace and if Zebre take the European spot this year nobody but themselves to blame.

It would be a bit funny if Connacht and Zebre both ended up in the Heineken equivalent next year after qualifying by right.

That, sir, would be beautiful!!! Meritocracy all the way.

cant say theyre not elite now, Italian federation would laugh too and it will only worsen the exodus at Treviso

[IanD]

Zebre win again.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/27080021

[simonokeeffe]

Zebre win again.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/27080021

Ive said it before and I say it again: Edinburgh should be broken down and sold for scrap

[Xanthippe]

Zebre win again.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/27080021

Best thing about Zebre's win is that it keeps the pressure on Treviso to get a result against Glasgow next week.

[WhiskeyPapa]

Zebre just beat Ospreys 30-27. Great success.

[Dave Cahill]

Zebre have won their first european game, beating Brive in the Challenge Cup

[blockhead]

Zebre have won their first european game, beating Brive in the Challenge Cup

With yer wan Swanepoel scoring a try and 3 conversions for Brive.

[Xanthippe]

Zebre have won their first european game, beating Brive in the Challenge Cup

And it was an away game too. Delighted for them, they've worked very hard for this - don't expect they'll be the bottom placed Italian team this season.

[fourthirtythree]

They nearly weren't last season. Treviso had a minor rally to mediocrity after their collapse.

[artaneboy]

Zebre have won their first european game, beating Brive in the Challenge Cup

And it was an away game too. Delighted for them, they've worked very hard for this - don't expect they'll be the bottom placed Italian team this season.

Totally! Not that the Celtic League partners will get any thanks for it (even from the Italians) but Zebre are a success that would not have arising if not for the inclusion of they and Treviso (even ill-fated Aironi) in the Pro-12. Glad it was a T14 or Premiership club they beat too.