Ulster Rugby is heading to Italy with a new captain, two significant debuts and unfinished European business.

Dave McCann will captain Ulster Rugby for the first time Saturday, Oct. 17, when the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup finalists visit Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. Daniel Hawkshaw makes his senior Ulster debut at outside center, while Henry Walker earns his first competitive start at hooker.

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Ulster enters after a 26-26 URC draw with Munster, while Zebre is searching for its first win of the season following three league defeats. Alessandro Fusco captains the Italian hosts, with Giovanni Licata at No. 8 and Giacomo da Re at fly-half.

Here are the confirmed lineups, kickoff details and how to watch.

Zebre Parma vs. Ulster Kickoff Time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

• Kickoff: 10:15 a.m. ET

• Venue: Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy

• Competition: EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1

• Pool: 1

How To Watch Zebre Parma vs. Ulster

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Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans can watch live or on demand with a FloRugby subscription.

Zebre Parma Starting Lineup vs. Ulster Rugby

1. Sergio Pelliccioli

2. Tommaso di Bartolomeo

3. Juan Barbotti

4. Francesco Ruffolo

5. Alessandro Ortombina

6. Giacomo Ferrari

7. Bautista Stavile Bravin

8. Giovanni Licata

9. Alessandro Fusco (c)

10. Giacomo da Re

11. Tobias Wade

12. Damiano Mazza

13. Marco Zanon

14. Giulio Bertaccini

15. Giovanni Montemauri

Zebre Parma Replacements

16. Giampietro Ribaldi

17. Federico Pisani

18. Francisco Minervino

19. Leonard Krumov

20. Jacopo Botturi

21. Patricio Baronio

22. Riccardo Casarin

23. Mirko Belloni

Ulster Rugby Starting Lineup vs. Zebre Parma

1. Tom O'Toole

2. Henry Walker

3. Keynan Knox

4. Harry Sheridan

5. Cormac Izuchukwu

6. James McKillop

7. Dave McCann (c)

8. Juarno Augustus

9. Nathan Doak

10. Jamie Benson

11. Zac Ward

12. Jake Flannery

13. Daniel Hawkshaw

14. Rob Baloucoune

15. Jacob Stockdale

Ulster Replacements

16. Tom Stewart

17. Eric O'Sullivan

18. Scott Wilson

19. Joe Hopes

20. Martin Moloney

21. Matthew Devine

22. Jack Murphy

23. Michael Lowry

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