Giulio Rubini (born 24 April 1987) is an Italian former rugby union international.[1]

Giulio Rubini
Date of birth (1987-04-24) 24 April 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthFrascati, Italy
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Italy 4 (0)

A utility back from Frascati, Rubini twice won the Coppa Italia title with Parma and in 2009 made four Test appearances for Italy. His debut came in Italy's Five Nations match against Scotland, coming on off the bench to play at fullback. He started on the wing for subsequent matches against Wales and France.[2] Having kept his place in the squad for the Australian tour, Rubini featured in the second of the two Test matches, which was held in Melbourne.[3]

Rubini's elder brother is rugby player and television chef Gabriele Rubini.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Chi è Giulio Rubini, il fratello di Chef Rubio ex rugbista della nazionale italiana". Fanpage.it (in Italian). 13 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Rubini to start for Italy against Wales". The Guardian. 12 March 2009.
  3. ^ "Gower plan paying off for Italy". ABC News. 21 June 2009.
  4. ^ Puglisi, Laura (2 March 2021). "Chef Rubio, tra sport, televisione e social". IO Donna (in Italian).
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