Italy Women

64 - 3

Full Time

Brazil Women

Brazil Women vs Italy Women

Events

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Francesca Granzotto will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Sofia Stefan

79'

Spellbinding play by Isabella Locatelli is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isabella Locatelli bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

79'

Conversion

Francesca Granzotto has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Italy are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Francesca Granzotto picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elisa Giordano bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

76'

Italy go for goal with Francesca Granzotto taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Gaia Buso

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Gaia Buso took full advantage.

74'

Sara Mannini played a key part in that try.

74'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Franciele Barros getting some game time.

73'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Bianca Silva being replaced.

73'

Francesca Granzotto curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Gaia Buso

72'

Emma Stevanin played a key part in that try.

72'

Yellow Card

Tais Prioste (Brazil) is shown a yellow card

72'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Raquel Kochhann being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Gaia Buso took full advantage.

69'

Brazil make a substitution with Larissa Carvalho coming on.

68'

Brazil make a substitution with Camilla Carvalho coming off.

68'

Italy sub Sofia Stefan comes onto the field.

64'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci departs for Italy.

64'

Italy sub Emma Stevanin comes onto the field.

60'

Veronica Madia departs for Italy.

60'

Brazil sub Ana Carolina Santana comes onto the field.

60'

Eshyllen Coimbra departs for Brazil.

60'

Brazil sub Leticia Medeiros comes onto the field.

60'

Larissa Carvalho departs for Brazil.

60'

Brazil sub Giovana Mamede comes onto the field.

60'

Julia Leni Lima departs for Brazil.

60'

The conversion is on its way from Alia Antonietta Bitonci but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi goes through the gap.

59'

Alissa Ranuccini played a key part in that try.

59'

Beatrice Veronese comes on.

54'

Valeria Fedrighi comes off.

54'

Gaia Buso comes on.

50'

Aura Muzzo comes off.

50'

Alissa Ranuccini comes on.

50'

Francesca Sgorbini comes off.

50'

Conversion

Alia Antonietta Bitonci adds the two points for Italy.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Italy leads to a try for Giada Corradini.

48'

Giada Corradini makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Sara Mannini sets up the try.

48'

Aura Muzzo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Leila Silva getting some game time.

47'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Aline Mayumi being replaced.

47'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Edna Santini getting some game time.

47'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Marina Fioravanti being replaced.

47'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Isabela Gomes Saccomanno getting some game time.

47'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Franciele Barros being replaced.

47'

Italy make a substitution with Silvia Turani coming on.

43'

Italy make a substitution with Gaia Maris coming off.

43'

Italy make a substitution with Laura Gurioli coming on.

41'

Italy make a substitution with Vittoria Vecchini coming off.

41'

Brazil make a substitution with Marcelle Souza coming on.

40'

Brazil make a substitution with Dayana Dakar coming off.

40'

Brazil make a substitution with Tais Prioste coming on.

40'

Brazil make a substitution with Pamela Soares coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Italy go for goal with Alia Antonietta Bitonci taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

An interception for Italy allows Francesca Granzotto to race clear for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Francesca Granzotto being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Aura Muzzo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Italy sub Alessia Pilani comes onto the field.

39'

Sara Seye departs for Italy.

39'

Camilla Carvalho comes on for Brazil.

33'

Leticia Medeiros leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Bianca Silva breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Alessandra Frangipani breaches the defence.

31'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

24'

Sara Mannini played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alessandra Frangipani bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

24'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Alia Antonietta Bitonci as it drops short.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

22'

That's a great try assist by Aura Muzzo.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aura Muzzo bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isabella Locatelli bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

21'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Leticia Medeiros getting some game time.

20'

Brazil decide to make a substitution, with Camilla Carvalho being replaced.

20'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Francesca Granzotto

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francesca Granzotto bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

19'

Veronica Madia sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alessandra Frangipani bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isabella Locatelli bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

18'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

Italy are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Valeria Fedrighi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Sara Seye took full advantage.

14'

Francesca Granzotto hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Sara Mannini

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Sara Mannini took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Isabella Locatelli is finished off with a try.

12'

Penalty Goal

Raquel Kochhann kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy Women v Brazil Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 7th September 2025, 06:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Maggie Cogger-Orr

Points Flow Chart

Italy Women win +61

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

95%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Stefan

64 - 3

79'

Granzotto

59 - 3

77'

Granzotto

57 - 3

77'

Buso

52 - 3

74'

Buso

47 - 3

72'

Prioste

72'

42 - 3

Ostuni Minuzzi

42 - 3

59'

Bitonci

37 - 3

49'

Corradini

35 - 3

48'

Half Time

Granzotto

30 - 3

40'

Ostuni Minuzzi

25 - 3

24'

Ostuni Minuzzi

20 - 3

22'

Granzotto

15 - 3

19'

Fedrighi

10 - 3

16'

Mannini

5 - 3

12'

Kochhann

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy Women

Brazil Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Italy Women

Brazil Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

66%

3-6 secs

18%

31%

6+ secs

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

67'

70'

71'

Italy Women

Brazil Women

Italy Women vs Brazil Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy Women face off against Brazil Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 3 on Sun 7th September 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Italy Women sits at 6 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Brazil Women holds 25.

The two sides are separated by 19 places in the rankings with Italy Women in position 6 and Brazil Women in position 25 as such Italy Women are favourites on paper.

Italy Women vs Brazil Women Squads

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