Riccardo Brugnara

Riccardo Brugnara (born 26 December 1993 in Mantua, Lombardy) is an Italian prop who plays for Petrarca Padova in the Italian Serie A Elite, previously he played for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership and has played on loan for Doncaster in the Championship.

Brugnara joined Tigers' Academy after attending a rugby course run by Bob Dwyer in his native Italy.

Under contract with Rovigo Delta, in 2018 he was named Additional Player for Benetton Rugby. Signed with Calvisano, for 2019–20 Pro14 and 2020–21 Pro14 seasons he also named as Permit Player for Zebre. He played with Calvisano until 2022−2023 season.

In 2016 and 2018 Brugnara was named in the Emerging Italy squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup.