Australia

57 - 10

Full Time

Italy

Australia vs Italy

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Christophe Ridley has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

80'

Try

Australia are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ben Donaldson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Donaldson bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Tate McDermott is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fraser McReight bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

79'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Fusco getting some game time.

72'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Garbisi being replaced.

72'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Angus Bell getting some game time.

70'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with James Slipper being replaced.

70'

Australia make a substitution with Filipo Daugunu coming on.

66'

Australia make a substitution with Len Ikitau coming off.

66'

Red Card

Marco Riccioni (Italy) is shown the red card

65'

Australia sub Ben Donaldson comes onto the field.

64'

Declan Meredith departs for Australia.

64'

Italy sub Alessandro Garbisi comes onto the field.

64'

Alessandro Fusco departs for Italy.

64'

Italy sub Leonardo Marin comes onto the field.

64'

Lorenzo Pani departs for Italy.

64'

Declan Meredith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

The Australia pack has powered over for Billy Pollard to score the try.

63'

Australia sub Fraser McReight comes onto the field.

62'

Carlo Tizzano departs for Australia.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Potter goes through the gap.

61'

Tate McDermott comes on for Australia.

58'

Ryan Lonergan leaves the field.

58'

Andrea Zambonin comes on for Italy.

58'

Federico Ruzza leaves the field.

58'

Miles Amatosero comes on for Australia.

57'

Jeremy Williams leaves the field.

57'

Michele Lamaro comes on for Italy.

57'

Alessandro Ortombina leaves the field.

57'

Billy Pollard comes on for Australia.

57'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Harry Potter as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ion Neculai comes on.

54'

Marco Riccioni comes off.

54'

Alessandro Fusco comes on.

52'

Alessandro Garbisi comes off.

52'

Giacomo Da Re comes on.

52'

Paolo Garbisi comes off.

52'

Pablo Dimcheff comes on.

52'

Gianmarco Lucchesi comes off.

52'

Zane Nonggorr comes on.

52'

Allan Alaalatoa comes off.

52'

James Slipper comes on.

52'

Angus Bell comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ryan Lonergan kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Josh Canham from scoring as they record the try for Australia.

51'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti getting some game time.

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Muhamed Hasa being replaced.

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Ortombina getting some game time.

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Michele Lamaro being replaced.

45'

Max Jorgensen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The left post denies Paolo Garbisi from adding the extras.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Italy is finished off by Monty Ioane, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Monty Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Juan Ignacio Brex played a key part in that try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan adds the two points for Australia.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Australia as Len Ikitau goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Jeremy Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Carlo Tizzano being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Australia maul...no miracles today as Angus Bell powers over.

30'

Ryan Lonergan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh Canham scores from close range.

26'

Paolo Garbisi takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Michele Lamaro

19'

Lorenzo Pani sets up the try.

19'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan converts the try.

12'

Try

Brandon Paenga-Amosa scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Potter took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Australia leads to a try for Tom Wright

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Wright goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Allan Alaalatoa.

The defensive line has been broken as Jeremy Williams goes through the gap.

Ryan Lonergan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Australia are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Josh Canham touching down.

Len Ikitau sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Potter goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Christophe Ridley blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Australia v Italy 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 18th July 2026, 03:10am PDT 
  
 HBF Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Australia win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

57 - 10

80'

Donaldson

55 - 10

79'

Riccioni

65'

50 - 10

Pollard

50 - 10

63'

Lonergan

45 - 10

52'

Canham

43 - 10

51'

Ioane

40'

38 - 10

Half Time

Lonergan

38 - 5

40'

Ikitau

36 - 5

40'

Lonergan

31 - 5

31'

Bell

29 - 5

30'

Canham

24 - 5

26'

Lamaro

19'

19 - 5

Lonergan

19 - 0

12'

Paenga-Amosa

17 - 0

11'

Lonergan

12 - 0

Wright

10 - 0

Canham

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia

Italy

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Defence Profile

Australia

Italy

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

66%

3-6 secs

26%

23%

6+ secs

11%

121

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

71'

72'

75'

79'

Australia

Italy

Wallabies vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies face off against Italy in Nations Championship Round 3 on Sat 18th July 2026 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:10 and is broadcast on ITV. In South Africa it’s at 12:10 SAST on SuperSport, 22:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 20:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 03:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Wallabies won the last encounter but Wallabies are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Wallabies in position 8 and Italy in position 11, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wallabies vs Italy Squads

The official squads for Wallabies vs Italy will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.