Coppa Italia (rugby union)

The Coppa Italia is an annual rugby union competition in Italy. It is typically contested by clubs from the Top10 (formerly known as Eccellenza and other names) and Serie A leagues. The format of the competition has varied over the years, but it generally involves a pool stage followed by a knockout stage, culminating in a final to determine the winner. The Coppa Italia offers clubs a chance to compete for silverware outside of the main league championship. The competition provides a developmental opportunity for younger players and squad rotation for more established teams. The specific rules and structure of the Coppa Italia can change from year to year depending on the decisions of the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR), the governing body for rugby union in Italy.