Francesco Ruffolo

Francesco Ruffolo is a professional Italian rugby union player.
His usual position is lock and he currently plays for Zebre Parma in United Rugby Championship.
Under contract with Colorno, Ruffolo was named as Permit Player for Zebre Parma in summer 2024 ahead of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship. He made his debut in Round 1 of United Rugby Championship in the 2024–25 season against the.
On the 5th of May 2025 he joined Zebre senior team full time.
In 2022 he was named in Italy U20s squad.
On 3 December 2024 he was called in Italy Under 23 squad for test series against Emerging Scotland.