Marco Rivaro

Marco Gilverto Rivaro (born 2 September 1973) is an Italian former rugby union international.^[1]

Born in Genoa, Rivaro was a three-quarter, introduced to the sport by his father Carlo, who had played as a fly-half on the University of Genoa team. He followed his father in studying at the University of Genoa and graduated with a first-class honours degree in law, after which he moved to England for post graduate studies.^[2]

Rivaro's performances for London Irish in the 1999–00 season caught the attention of Italy coach Brad Johnstone and he was invited to their training camp, then earned a place in the squad for the 2000 Six Nations. He made his debut as a substitute in Italy's historic Six Nations win over Scotland, one of four Italy caps he would gain over the next two years.^[2]

While playing for Cambridge University, Rivaro became the first Italian to feature in The Varsity Match.^[3][4]

• List of Italy national rugby union players

• Marco Rivaro at ESPNscrum