Franco Smith, a man made for the URC
There are few people better equipped to operate amid the multi-faceted diversity of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship than Franco Smith.
Franco Smith blocked from travelling home
Former Springbok flyhalf Franco Smith will not be in Durban when the Glasgow Warriors take on the Cell C Sharks due to an issue with his visa.
SA Rugby must find ‘solution for all’
Franco Smith says the Cheetahs are an integral part of the South African rugby landscape and should be treated as such when SA Rugby decides about the immediate future of its franchises.
Smith wants Italy to develop new DNA
Newly appointed national head coach Franco Smith says he wants to create a new DNA for Italian rugby.
Smith confirmed as Italy head coach
Former Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has officially been confirmed as Italy head coach on a permanent basis by the Italian rugby federation.
Parisse to receive Rome farewell
Italian great Sergio Parisse will bow out of Test rugby on home soil during this year’s Six Nations tournament.
Smith’s role with Italy confirmed
Franco Smith has officially been appointed as Italy’s interim head coach for the upcoming Six Nations campaign in 2020 following Conor O’Shea’s resignation.
O’Shea steps down as Italy coach
Conor O’Shea has officially brought his stint in charge of Italy to an end after Italian Rugby announced that he would vacate his role with immediate effect.
Franco Smith: Leaving on a high
Just before joining the Italian coaching set-up, Franco Smith led the Cheetahs to Currie Cup glory. DYLAN JACK caught up with him before he jetted off. What was key to your Currie Cup preparations this year? There were two big things that happened. When I took over again after the 2017-18 Pro14 season, we lost a lot of players abroad…. Read more →
Smith hands Cheetahs reins to Fourie
Franco Smith will officially hand over control of the high-flying Cheetahs to Hawies Fourie as he departs the franchise to join Italy at the end of November.
