Rugby Union Weekly Nations Pod Guide: Rome
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Mar 5, 2026 A lively travel guide to Rome as a rugby destination. They compare intimate and large stadiums and relive heated matchday memories. The hosts swap travel mishaps, food tips and best pubs near Piazza Navona. Practical advice on scooters, safety and getting to games rounds out the conversation.
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The Unforgettable Vatican Meal With No Name
- Tom English recalls a Six Nations meal near the Vatican with five or six friends that was so good they applauded the kitchen.
- He remembers the food, red wine and atmosphere vividly but cannot recall the restaurant name afterwards.
Rome Lets You Combine Sightseeing And Rugby
- Rome is the ideal Six Nations trip because its tourist highlights sit within a compact area letting fans separate sightseeing from the rugby.
- You can do the Coliseum, Vatican and long lunch then stroll to the stadium for an afternoon kick-off and still enjoy a full day out.
Flaminio Delivered Raw Intimate Atmosphere
- The old Stadio Flaminio offered intimacy and raw atmosphere with seats close to the pitch, contrasting with the larger Stadio Olimpico.
- Graeme and Gareth recall walkable access and memorable matches like Rob Henderson's hat-trick there in 2001.