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Italy v France

Italy v France

Date: Saturday 6th March 2027

Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Kick-off: 2:10pm (GMT)

Italy will host France at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday 6th March during the penultimate round of the 2027 Six Nations Championship. The winner of this match will be presented with the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.

France secured a 33-8 bonus-point victory over Italy in Lille during the 2026 Championship.

Italy and France have contested 51 rugby Test matches since their first meeting in 1937. France have won 47 of those matches, whilst Italy have won three matches. There has also been one drawn match between the two nations.

Italy v France - Six Nations Tickets

Tickets for the Italy v France Six Nations match went on general sale on Thursday 9th April, priced from €42 (Curva Nord/Sud) to €147 (Tribuna Monte Mario Top) plus fees. Check the official Italian ticketing website TicketOne.it for further information.

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Italy v France - Recent Six Nations History

Emmanuel Meafou scores a try for France v Italy in 2026 Six Nations

France overcome spirited Italy to secure bonus-point win in Lille

22nd February 2026

France stayed on course for a Grand Slam and back-to-back Six Nations titles with a 33-8 bonus-point victory over Italy in Lille, although the scoreline told only part of the story.

Antoine Dupont runs clear to score a try for France against Italy in 2025 Six Nations

France score 11 tries in scintillating demolition of Italy

23rd February 2025

Italy felt the full force of a French backlash as Antoine Dupont orchestrated a 73-24 Six Nations victory in Rome.

Italy players celebrate try against France in 2024 Six Nations

Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

25th February 2024

Italy were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille.

Antoine Dupont in action for France against Italy in 2023 Six Nations

Ethan Dumortier scores try on debut as Six Nations holders France beat Italy

5th February 2023

Ethan Dumortier scored a try on his France debut as the Les Bleus kick-started their Six Nations title defence with a 29-24 bonus-point victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

Gabin Villiere hat-trick helps slow-starting France ease to victory over Italy

6th February 2022

Gabin Villiere’s hat-trick helped France overcame a slow start to move to the top of the early Six Nations standings with a 37-10 victory over Italy in Paris.

Venue Information - Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Stadio Olimpico, 00135 Roma, Italy

Stadium Enquiries: +39 06 36851

Stadium Capacity: 70,634