France v Italy

Date:

Venue: Decathlon Arena, Lille

Kick-off: 3:10pm (GMT)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK)

France will face Italy at the Decathlon Arena (Stade Pierre-Mauroy) in Lille on Sunday 22nd February during the third round of the 2026 Six Nations Championship. The winner of this match will be presented with the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.

France scored 11 tries as they thrashed Italy 73-24 in Rome during the 2025 Championship.

France and Italy have contested 50 rugby test matches since their first meeting in 1937. France have won 46 of those encounters, whilst Italy have only managed three wins. There has also been one drawn match between the two nations.

France v Italy - Six Nations Tickets

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Venue Information - Decathlon Arena, Lille

Decathlon Arena, 261 Bd de Tournai, 59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France

Stadium Enquiries: +33 3 20 59 40 00

Stadium Capacity: 50,186

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