Italy Women

21 - 34

Full Time

France Women

France Women vs Italy Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

France go for goal with Morgane Bourgeois taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Alexandra Chambon

79'

Spellbinding play by Joanna Grisez is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabrielle Vernier bursts through to advance the France attack.

79'

Beatrice Capomaggi comes on.

78'

Michela Sillari comes off.

78'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

France are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Marine Menager picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marine Menager bursts through to advance the France attack.

77'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Emanuela Stecca getting some game time.

74'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Silvia Turani being replaced.

74'

The penalty attempt by Morgane Bourgeois has rebounded off the right post and back into play.

73'

France decide to make a substitution, with Axelle Berthoumieu getting some game time.

72'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romane Menager being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Lea Champon took full advantage.

72'

Morgane Bourgeois takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

69'

France make a substitution with Lina Queyroi coming on.

65'

France make a substitution with Carla Arbez coming off.

65'

Italy sub Desiree Spinelli comes onto the field.

62'

Vittoria Vecchini departs for Italy.

62'

France sub Lea Champon comes onto the field.

62'

Seraphine Okemba departs for France.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Beatrice Rigoni goes through the gap.

61'

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

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Elisa Riffonneau goes through the gap.

60'

Alexandra Chambon comes on for France.

59'

Pauline Bourdon Sansus leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Sofia Stefan as they get over the gainline!

58'

Beatrice Rigoni comes on for Italy.

57'

Sara Mannini leaves the field.

57'

Gaia Maris comes on for Italy.

57'

Sara Seye leaves the field.

57'

Sofia Stefan comes on for Italy.

57'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Morgane Bourgeois kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Romane Menager from scoring as they record the try for France.

53'

Charlotte Escudero comes on.

51'

Manae Feleu comes off.

51'

Clara Joyeux comes on.

51'

Assia Khalfaoui comes off.

51'

Elisa Riffonneau comes on.

51'

Manon Bigot comes off.

51'

Ambre Mwayembe comes on.

51'

Yllana Brosseau comes off.

51'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Francesca Sgorbini getting some game time.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Alissa Ranuccini being replaced.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Sara Tounesi getting some game time.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giordana Duca being replaced.

46'

Valeria Fedrighi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Penalty Goal

Morgane Bourgeois kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Michela Sillari adds the two points for Italy.

40'

Try

The Italy maul pushes over the tryline as Silvia Turani scores.

38'

Morgane Bourgeois takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Morgane Bourgeois scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Pauline Bourdon Sansus is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Michela Sillari makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Silky skills by Italy ends with a try for Aura Muzzo.

25'

Trouble here as Aura Muzzo breaches the defence.

25'

Veronica Madia played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Michela Sillari converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

Yellow Card

Madoussou Fall Raclot (France) is shown a yellow card

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Joanna Grisez

Pauline Bourdon Sansus sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Pauline Bourdon Sansus goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy Women v France Women 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 19th April 2025, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi 
  
 Sara Cox

Points Flow Chart

France Women win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Chambon

79'

21 - 34

Bourgeois

78'

21 - 29

Menager

77'

21 - 27

Bourgeois

54'

21 - 22

Menager

53'

21 - 20

Bourgeois

42'

21 - 15

Half Time

Sillari

21 - 12

40'

Turani

19 - 12

38'

Bourgeois

28'

14 - 12

Sillari

14 - 7

25'

Muzzo

12 - 7

25'

Sillari

7 - 7

18'

Vecchini

5 - 7

17'

Fall Raclot

0 - 7

Bourgeois

0 - 7

Grisez

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Italy Women

23%

Draw

France Women

76%

Try by Alexandra Chambon

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy Women

France Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Italy Women

France Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

43%

3-6 secs

50%

48%

6+ secs

10%

130

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

68'

72'

74'

Italy Women

France Women

Italy Women vs France Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy Women face off against France Women in Womens Six Nations Round 4 on Sat 19th April 2025 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

France Women won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with France Women in position 4 and Italy Women in position 9, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy Women vs France Women Squads

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