France W Vs. — Italy W

In addition to their rugby clash, the two nations have faced off in other major women's sporting events recently:

Named "Player of the Match" for her relentless work rate and a second-half try that helped break the game open.

The Italian side suffered from a "misfiring" lineout that prevented them from building attacking momentum, eventually settling for a late consolation try by Gaia Buso. Other 2026 Matchups France W vs. Italy W

Watch the highlights of France's clinical second-half performance against Italy in the Women's Six Nations:

France and Italy recently met on April 11, 2026, in the opening round of the rugby championship. France secured a dominant 40-7 victory at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble, powered by a five-try second-half surge that overwhelmed the Italian defense. France 40-7 Italy (Rugby Union) In addition to their rugby clash, the two

While the final score suggests total dominance, the first half was a "stuttering" affair for the French side, which led only 5-0 at the break. Italy's physical defense successfully frustrated the hosts early on, but they were ultimately undone by their own set-piece struggles and clinical finishing from France in the second period.

Italy pulled off a convincing 4-1 victory over France on February 5, 2026, during the preliminary round of the Milano Cortina games. Italy outshot France 46-15 in front of a packed home crowd, with goals from Kayla Tutino, Rebecca Roccella, Matilde Fantin, and Kristin Della Rovere. France secured a dominant 40-7 victory at the

France exploded for 35 points after halftime, with tries from Carla Arbez, Yllana Brosseau, Lea Murie, and Pauline Barrat (scoring in her debut cap).