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Riccardo Brugnara

b. 1993

Italian rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Riccardo Brugnara

Born 1993. Riccardo Brugnara is an Italian rugby union player.

Riccardo Brugnara (born 26 December 1993 in Mantua, Lombardy) is an Italian prop who plays for Valorugby Emilia in the Italian Serie A Elite, previously he played for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership and has played on loan for Doncaster in the Championship.

Brugnara joined Tigers' Academy after attending a rugby course run by Bob Dwyer in his native Italy.

Under contract with Rovigo Delta, in 2018 he was named Additional Player for Benetton Rugby. Signed with Calvisano, for 2019–20 Pro14 and 2020–21 Pro14 seasons he also named as Permit Player for Zebre. He played with Calvisano until 2022−2023 season. From 2023 to 2025 he played for Petrarca Padova in the Italian Serie A Elite.

In 2016 and 2018 Brugnara was named in the Emerging Italy squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup.

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Important facts

Born
26 December 1993, Mantua
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Riccardo Brugnara?

Italian rugby union player

When was Riccardo Brugnara born?

Riccardo Brugnara was born on 26 December 1993 in Mantua.

What is Riccardo Brugnara's occupation?

Riccardo Brugnara is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Riccardo Brugnara?

Riccardo Brugnara is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Riccardo Brugnara

· Wikidata: Q18222876

· DBpedia: Riccardo Brugnara

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