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
Named "Player of the Match" for her relentless work rate and a second-half try that helped break the game open. France W vs. Italy W
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) The Italian side suffered from a "misfiring" lineout
In addition to their rugby clash, the two nations have faced off in other major women's sporting events recently: France W vs. Italy W