So Are Italy Actually Improving?

So Are Italy Actually Improving? | Squidge Rugby

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5 жыл бұрын

About this time every year, the same question always rears it's manbun-adorned head: Are Italy actually getting any better? Squidge Rugby investigates the history and seemingly locked-in status of Italian rugby...
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@ciarank57 5 жыл бұрын

Was getting withdrawal symthoms past few weeks

@RB-NZ2 5 жыл бұрын

The ruck loophole they used against England was iconic

@gordon1545 5 жыл бұрын

One of the most memorable 6 Nations matches in its history.

@barryduff7533 5 жыл бұрын

Nearly as good as Stockdale's try dotted down in the extra in goal area that Eddie Jones insisted on having. I'm hoping for more interesting situations this year... followed by a first Irish grand slam double of course

@grahamvincent2133 5 жыл бұрын

@Legio XXI Rapax smarter for half an hour. They still ended up getting hammered. It was damage limitation rugby, and there's no place for it in the 6 nations

@grahamvincent2133 5 жыл бұрын

@Legio XXI Rapax English rugby doesn't need to apply those rules, because they go out to win every game, not to see if they can lose by fewer points. Such a defeatist attitude, proves why Italy should be kicked out of the 6 Nations. I'm fine with Italians knowing the rules more than the England team if we win 36-15, no problem. Although, England did know how to stop it because, I will reiterate, they hammered them.

@grahamvincent2133 5 жыл бұрын

@@robertsossi3186 it's not only english people that think italy should be chucked out

@gusterlaufmann1314 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Squidge, I'm an Aussie (which - being a rugby fan - is awful right now) but me and all my mates literally worship your channel. You're a goddamn legend and one of very few people who are truly passionate about the game of rugby. Keep up the videos, looking forward to the world cup.

@MrRugbylane 5 жыл бұрын

You guys need O'Shea.

@gusterlaufmann1314 5 жыл бұрын

We need more than O'Shea, we need a miracle

@itshardmakinganamefo 5 жыл бұрын

Just pretend union doesn’t exist for a few years and come back. It couldn’t be any worse by then

@karlosdeevs 5 жыл бұрын

We 'need' a Bob Dwyer reincarnation

@ShaunRL 5 жыл бұрын

You need David Nucifora back, look what he did with Ireland.

@randodrick7247 5 жыл бұрын

Gaining nearly 50k subs in a year is absolutely phenomenal and honestly I can't think of any channel who deserves it more than you, honestly well done butt

@JanSanono 5 жыл бұрын

ran dodrick 'well done butt'

@LFire12 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Informative, insightful and as always funny as hell. O'Shea's really trying to make a substantive change to Italian rugby. Chances are some other coach down the line will reap the rewards. But fair dues to him.

@gordon1545 5 жыл бұрын

Even if someone else gets the rewards with Italy, his incredible hard work, attention to detail and undoubted leadership will put O'Shea in line for bigger jobs - maybe even the Ireland job.

@simonderose4226 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Italian and I personally WORSHIP O'Shea for what he's doing, I will never forget it

@comradeamber-lee4338 4 жыл бұрын

If O’Shea ever retires early, hopefully a kiwi coach can take his place (I mean we’re doing it for all the other countries lmao)

@adamdickinson2894 5 жыл бұрын

New video request: So who should play 15 for England? Mike Brown? Elliot Daly? Anthony Watson? Alex Goode? Chris Ashton? Nick Abendanon? Israel Folau?

@etienne2524 5 жыл бұрын

Swear you've been commenting that everywhere 😂

@TheMintedAero1993 5 жыл бұрын

So basically we don't know which fullback we'll be baking backstop references about on Saturday

@SamPlaysArma 5 жыл бұрын

Brexit means Brexit.

@adamdickinson2894 5 жыл бұрын

@@SamPlaysArma question is will England's exit strategy be better than the government's

@adamdickinson2894 5 жыл бұрын

@@etienne2524 yeah all videos and insta posts 😂😂

@maxrichmond9219 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to say I really love every video that comes out on your channel because I love the analytical side that most broadcasters don't show because it's to complicated for the average viewer, which means I crave every video that comes out so thanks so much for filling the need

@acchaladka 5 жыл бұрын

Max Richmond Seriously, I want to see the Squidge on big platforms commenting, he’s the only one who really gives us the love atm and he actually pays attention to teams not in the top five. Looking forward to his analysis of my shit team (Canada) and I didn’t even know I’ll be an Italy fan in two years - but after this video here we are. Forza Azzuri.

@ignatiusmeyer5680 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel mate! Must admit, looking forward to the six nations and to see your comments on them. Catch you on Superbru

@juraj3315 5 жыл бұрын

You sir deserve all the success you have achieved. On a personal note you singlehandedly reignited my love for rugby from when I used to play it.

@tuffnuggit5850 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely cracking as always, matey! So informative and very interesting. Awesome work!

@eoghanfinnegan6119 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for starting the channel please keep them coming 👍👍🇮🇪

@crownt97 5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate all the effort you out into these mate. They clearly took alot of work and time

@michailalein 5 жыл бұрын

That was almost a poetic ending😄. Very clever video! I love when you bring in the historical background!!!

@derrygasman 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! It's been emotional. Keep up the the good work.

@cianheffernan1546 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid lad I look forward for more videos from you 😉

@raymondfullex12 5 жыл бұрын

Yo Squidgey! Congratulations on your first year! Keep making awesome content!

@vernystinger 5 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed , loving your videos . keep up the great work . Best , most honest rugby thoughts and insights on KZfaq . Thank you .

@gusbeale212 5 жыл бұрын

you always finish with a little quote and i bloody love it

@alexisfitzgerald2920 5 жыл бұрын

Happy anniversary Squidge!Best Rugby KZfaq channel by a long shot

@adambourke8293 5 жыл бұрын

Squidge, Your content is absolutley fantastic. Every video you make is 7+ minutes long and you keep my attention for every second. Please continue because you are going to grow even more in 2019!

@jonahh619 5 жыл бұрын

We are all watching every one of your videos! You are doing a wonderful job and what you create is filling the gap between the big time rugby on the tv and Sky and the boys of youtube! Keep it up. Hope to meet you one day for a good bony handshake!

@padraigodonovan9647 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the one year,truly remarkable stuff you produce.From Cork ireland.

@jazzingpanda3190 5 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait for 2019 and Squidge Rugby videos, looking forward to it man!

@ryanlarsen7082 5 жыл бұрын

Been missing your videos! Finally

@robertc2121 5 жыл бұрын

Super analysis as always!!! compelling!!

@josephbiesterfield6065 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent as ever. Really looking forward to the 6 Nations videos and your coverage of it.

@japanesetoast 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Keep up the good work!

@MaybuTron 5 жыл бұрын

O'Shea's impact is evident to see in the Pro14! Zebre and Treviso have significantly improved over the last 2 seasons! More top insight from you again! Thanks for the videos!

@00nnewbe96 5 жыл бұрын

Once again. Very high quality rugby video. Love it.

@blackcorte6045 5 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this vid for a long time Greetings from Italy !

@weeflipper2375 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos from New Zealand!

@bitchoflivingblah 5 жыл бұрын

1:10 - 'PERFECT TOOL' - thanks, I''m still wiping the morning coffee from my desk.

@Villafarrell 5 жыл бұрын

insightful, entertaining & fun video as always :)

@Gio_92X 5 жыл бұрын

From a squidge and Italy fan, great work!

@farquad6643 5 жыл бұрын

Has anyone else watched every single one of his videos atleast twice?

@JustinRSoles 5 жыл бұрын

Quality as always. You da man Squidgey boi

@boboboone1304 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for this video , it is fantastic , cheers from italy💪

@limerickman8512 5 жыл бұрын

I will be happy to see Italy improve. It will add to the game.

@jbvalentin854 5 жыл бұрын

Been there since the first video amazing channel much more insight than most tv analysis

@mw643 5 жыл бұрын

You never fail to make me laugh! The breakdown laws video cracked me up! Keep the vids coming mate 👏🏻

@nicolasgiraud5727 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great content that is so rare on yt👍🏻

@johnmacdonald9861 5 жыл бұрын

Mate, I'm so glad that this is you're thing, cos watching your thing is my thing.

@redneckReno 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vids!!! its tough to keep up....but i love it anyway

@Hyugachannel 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent content brother. Very informative channel and entertaining videos. I am wondering, how are you able to show footage of games without restriction / copyright infringement biting you in the back?

@davecalmdown.7529 5 жыл бұрын

I’m the guy who had the pleasure of meeting you in the streets outside the millennium just before Wales V Tonga! Was a pleasure mate, you’re just as likeable in person

@micromedia7199 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always!

@jacknorthlewis1327 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY, where have you been?! I missed this

@catherinelynnfraser2001 5 жыл бұрын

Masterful integration of humour, history and serious stuff and you didn’t forget Folau!

@barrysmith7291 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video 👍

@fraserorourke2028 5 жыл бұрын

Also forgot to say, happy squidgeversary everyone!

@jonathanbastow7809 5 жыл бұрын

Where have you been?!?! Please never leave me for that long again Squidge

@TheMrgambero 5 жыл бұрын

Someone who speaks about Italian rugby in a proper way!

@fraserorourke2028 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to come bottom of the squidge fantasy table!

@frasersimpson4881 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to have a video solely about the Japanese mascots. Everytime those comments make me laugh.

@bertface8293 5 жыл бұрын

You're a legend! Well done!

@mikeholland3095 5 жыл бұрын

Great work. Keep it up.

@duncanthesenuts778 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, are you gonna make your prediction?

@randykawasaki 5 жыл бұрын

'sweatshop of anti fun'. Good description of England or Wales on a bad day.

@emmaquarterman 5 жыл бұрын

Those World Cup mascot comments get to me every time 😂

@nannyoggsally 5 жыл бұрын

You are more hopeful than I am on my beloved Azzurri. I just think that in the long run Italy won't be able to compete with USA and Japan. Both have more money and both have much more sports played in schools, from primary school to college. And then there's politics, which stop O'Shea from being able to implement all the improvements needed. As an example Italy still hasn't fixed the problem of players from the domestic league going to the play for Zebre during the international windows: these "permit players" don't train with Zebre during the season. And money, oh gods, the Italian Pro14 adventure is financially unsustainable.

@liamwilliams6651 5 жыл бұрын

xnebiax Italian clubs play in a higher standard league than the US and Japan (except the sunwolves). So they will always find it easier to develop players. Bennetton have been very successful this year and with success comes support and growth of the sport. The Azzurri are just buying their time until take their place as one of the elite international sides.

@acchaladka 5 жыл бұрын

Liam Williams I hope so, it’s exciting to think of Italy being able to truly hang in there with the others.

@gibi3115 5 жыл бұрын

@Legio XXI Rapax agree, if italian federation (FIR) doesn't change, Italy would never be competitive

@robertsossi3186 5 жыл бұрын

What makes me hopeful is the progress the Italian U20s are enjoying. Even the Women's Six nation team is winning good games. Maybe when the time comes they won't be too disilluded with the FIR and continue to strive to become winners.

@Jizzfrosti 5 жыл бұрын

Oh a new squidge video, cool “proceeds to take shotgun barrel out of mouth”

@devanman7920 5 жыл бұрын

Do yano what is the best compliment I can give this channel? I'm not even that fond of rugby by I never miss a video!

@BlackTeethMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't bring up Italy v Scotland in the 2018 six nations. Italy deserved the win

@whocares0404 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget France v Italy 2016. Robbed by a BS penalty for not releasing despite clearly not being held

@FuckoffletmedowhatIw 5 жыл бұрын

True. I'd happily swap that victory for the defeat against Australia/Joubert in 2015. (Never forgive, never forget)

@gordon1545 5 жыл бұрын

They played well and came very close but I wouldn't agree that Italy would have deserved the win. Scotland were in serious trouble and turned to their experienced leaders, in particular Laidlaw and Barclay, to manage them over the line. That was the difference between the sides, so Scotland deserved to win.

@Andrew_Yeo 5 жыл бұрын

Shepardo86 Haha and yet when kiwis do it over 2007...

@PLTConductorComposer 5 жыл бұрын

They played well, made it a close game, but I'm not sure how you can say they 'deserved' the win. They weren't denied in close calls any more than Scotland were, and frankly we just kept our cool in the last 10 minutes and Italy didn't.

@SuperTah33 5 жыл бұрын

Those comments at 7:47 were hilarious 😂

@rockandmeatroll 5 жыл бұрын

in 1 year that's amazing, very talented and hard working.

@carlomartello9365 4 жыл бұрын

Huge thing to ask...I'm Italian, I'm desperately in love with rugby...what are the odds for Italy now, 1 year since the video has been published? Be honest. Be sharp. Even brutal if you feel the need.

@bluecafu5593 5 жыл бұрын

Hi squidge, I think you should do a livestream of you reacting to the Ireland vs England game. Do this for some six nations games and the World Cup. Great vid as always,I think the only way is up for Italian rugby, and they should start to challenge the other teams in the six nations with Treviso and Zebre doing so well in the pro14. Plus they have a great head coach in Conor O’Shea

@magnusbell5410 5 жыл бұрын

happy birthday squidge rugby :)

@etienne2524 5 жыл бұрын

Benetton are improving a lot

@macdaracosgrave5677 5 жыл бұрын

Can u do something on the Ireland v England game

@ashdavidson1817 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid again

@citizenmilitia1 5 жыл бұрын

Please could you do a video reviewing the contentious decisions over the first weekend of 6 nations Rugby?

@nimnim4067 5 жыл бұрын

Love ur content

@eddieaguirre605 5 жыл бұрын

Too another year! Thoughts on America’s Rugby Championship 2019 ? Cheers

@extremesportsify 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@aperson7432 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@LimaSierra-mx4rp 5 жыл бұрын

"I Benito, too am a lesbian" Never thought I'd see the day

@belbobaggins 5 жыл бұрын

you're the best, Squidge!

@theanalysisguy0502 5 жыл бұрын

This is great content. Just thought I’d point out that they have a set style.

@Headhunter_212 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a year of hilarity and for this Yank Rugby Noob, a high-speed education in the game, and AWJ and Warburton's greatness. 2019 promises to be a screamer!

@colstoun4762 5 жыл бұрын

Watch every minute of every video. Love your channel. just make sure you make your videos more than 10 minutes so you can put more adverts so I can give you more money!

@connormagee3921 5 жыл бұрын

Best rugby channel

@47eoghan47 5 жыл бұрын

I love this channel

@depressionman695 5 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on schools rugby or smth like that (like the school cup not the school)

@MiseFreisin 5 жыл бұрын

Gwan Squidge, yer some legend

@hyllaf 5 жыл бұрын

phew, you are back!

@fabiomachado8432 5 жыл бұрын

I saw what you did with Haskell there lol

@abelambwene1929 5 жыл бұрын

Hurry up with The Squidge Report for the Ireland England game we all wanna see it

@Drogba2212 5 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on Romania. Would be amazing!

@giog_33 5 жыл бұрын

During the waiting of this 6 nations my average thought about my national team in the tournament was: "oh god please make it quick and unpainful" but after watching your video I feel like my expectations into Italy's performance have boosted up Thanks for reminding how fascism and rugby are two different things and moreover for throwing up at the "hooligans/gentlemen" quote (a lie I'm sick and tired to hear, especially in Italy) Nice video,professional and still funny. Keep going like this

@mugofteagamer6693 5 жыл бұрын

Squidge - any chance of a discussion about leagues with relegation (France and England) v leagues without (Pro14 and Super) - the pros and cons? Cheers

@finlayscheib497 5 жыл бұрын

Think a video on Edinburgh’s recent form would be good

@maxd4759 5 жыл бұрын

You're the best rugby youtuber

@Tom-eq7eh 5 жыл бұрын

Italy is getting better. But the problem is with Italy and all the other group tier world cup sides, they improve. But so does the game of rugby. Almost every major rugby nation has better athletes and higher quality training than they did compared to 10 years ago. Once rugby reaches the point in it's professional development when athletes are as good as it will get then teams like Italy can really close the gap.