Wales

31 - 17

Full Time

Italy

Italy vs Wales

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Paolo Garbisi

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paolo Garbisi bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

80'

Michele Lamaro sets up the try.

80'

Blair Murray comes on.

78'

Ellis Mee comes off.

78'

Kieran Hardy comes on.

77'

Tomos Williams comes off.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Stephen Varney took full advantage.

71'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Olly Cracknell getting some game time.

70'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mann being replaced.

70'

Italy make a substitution with Leonardo Marin coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Juan Ignacio Brex coming off.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Riccardo Favretto coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming off.

69'

Paolo Garbisi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Tommaso Allan

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Allan took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Paolo Garbisi.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Allan took full advantage.

67'

Wales make a substitution with Jarrod Evans coming on.

67'

Wales make a substitution with Dan Edwards coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommaso Menoncello goes through the gap.

65'

Wales sub Adam Beard comes onto the field.

63'

Ben Carter departs for Wales.

63'

Italy sub Tommaso Allan comes onto the field.

62'

Lorenzo Pani departs for Italy.

62'

Italy sub David Odiase comes onto the field.

62'

Lorenzo Cannone departs for Italy.

62'

Italy sub Giacomo Nicotera comes onto the field.

60'

Tommaso Di Bartolomeo departs for Italy.

60'

What a run here by Josh Adams as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Eddie James as they get over the gainline!

53'

Stephen Varney comes on.

53'

Alessandro Fusco comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Paolo Garbisi kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

The forward pack of Italy will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

Yellow Card

Archie Griffin (Wales) is shown a yellow card

51'

Nicky Smith comes on.

50'

Rhys Carre comes off.

50'

Drop Goal

Dan Edwards has kicked a drop goal.

47'

Wales make a substitution with Ryan Elias coming on.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Dewi Lake coming off.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Giosue Zilocchi coming on.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Muhamed Hasa coming off.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Tommaso Di Bartolomeo coming on.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Giacomo Nicotera coming off.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Mirco Spagnolo coming on.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Danilo Fischetti coming off.

44'

Conversion

Dan Edwards adds the two points for Wales.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Wales leads to a try for Dan Edwards.

43'

Dan Edwards makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Joe Hawkins played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Wales sub Archie Griffin comes onto the field.

37'

Tomas Francis departs for Wales.

37'

Conversion

Dan Edwards makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Wales maul...no miracles today as Dewi Lake powers over.

28'

Conversion

Dan Edwards makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Wales are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Aaron Wainwright picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Conversion

Dan Edwards converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Aaron Wainwright leads to a try for Wales

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Aaron Wainwright took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Tomos Williams is finished off with a try.

14'

Paolo Garbisi steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

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

Match Details

  
 Wales v Italy 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 14th March 2026, 09:40am PDT 
  
 Principality Stadium 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Wales win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

38%

Possession Last 10 min

62%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garbisi

80'

31 - 17

Allan

68'

31 - 12

Garbisi

52'

31 - 7

Di Bartolomeo

51'

31 - 5

Griffin

31 - 0

51'

Edwards

31 - 0

47'

Edwards

28 - 0

44'

Edwards

26 - 0

43'

Half Time

Edwards

21 - 0

29'

Lake

19 - 0

28'

Edwards

14 - 0

25'

Wainwright

12 - 0

24'

Edwards

7 - 0

15'

Wainwright

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales

Italy

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Defence Profile

Wales

Italy

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

70%

3-6 secs

26%

22%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

61'

63'

75'

78'

Wales

Italy

Wales vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales face off against Italy in Six Nations Round 5 on Sat 14th March 2026 at Principality Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:40 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 18:40 SAST on SuperSport, 05:40 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:40 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:40 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Italy in position 10 and Wales in position 11, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wales vs Italy Squads

The official squads for Wales 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.