France W Vs. Italy W ✔ <TOP-RATED>

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

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. France W vs. Italy W

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 exploded for 35 points after halftime, with

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

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