France showcased a commanding performance against Italy in the Six Nations, securing a 73-24 victory with 11 tries, led by captain Antoine Dupont.
France delivered a historic performance in the Six Nations, defeating Italy 73-24 with a record-breaking 11 tries, reigniting their title ambitions and highlighting the gap between top teams and Italy.
France showcased their rugby prowess with a record-breaking 73-24 victory over Italy in the Six Nations, marking their highest-ever score in the tournament and reviving their title hopes.
Italy secured a historic 22-15 victory over Wales in a rain-soaked Six Nations clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, marking their first home win against Wales since 2007. This result extended Wales’ losing streak to 14 consecutive Test matches, their worst run in history.
Wales extended their losing streak to 14 consecutive Test matches with a 22-15 defeat against Italy in the Six Nations, increasing pressure on head coach Warren Gatland.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled for a state visit to Italy and the Holy See in early April, highlighting the strong UK-Italy bilateral relationship and including a meeting with Pope Francis.
The New Zealand All Blacks concluded their 2024 season with a convincing victory against Italy, winning 29-11 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Key performances from Cam Roigard, Mark Tele’a, and Will Jordan, who claimed Man of the Match, highlighted the game. Despite Italy's spirited defence and commendable play from Menoncello and others, they struggled against New Zealand’s aggressive play. The match was pivotal as it marked the retirement of Sam Cane and TJ Perenara from international rugby. Looking ahead, Italy's promising efforts provide hope for the upcoming Six Nations, while the All Blacks will reflect on a season of varied outcomes.
France clinched a top position in UEFA Nations League Group A2 after defeating Italy 3-1 at San Siro on November 17, 2024. Celebrating Adrien Rabiot's 50th appearance, France avenged their earlier defeat with a resounding victory, thanks to goals from Rabiot and a decisive own goal by Italy's goalkeeper. Despite a spirited Italian comeback, France's defence, led by goalkeeper Mike Maignan, held firm to finish the group stage ahead on goal difference, advancing alongside Italy to the quarter-finals.