Italy Women

24 - 29

Full Time

South Africa Women

Italy Women vs South Africa Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Byrhandre Dolf as it drops short of the posts.

73'

Try

Sinazo Mcatshulwa scores the try from close range.

73'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nombuyekezo Mdliki getting some game time.

70'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Babalwa Latsha being replaced.

70'

South Africa make a substitution with Lerato Makua coming on.

69'

South Africa make a substitution with Sizophila Solontsi coming off.

69'

South Africa make a substitution with Micke Gunter coming on.

69'

South Africa make a substitution with Lindelwa Gwala coming off.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Francesca Granzotto coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Italy supporters go wild as Beatrice Rigoni successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Sara Seye scores the try from close range.

67'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci sets up the try.

67'

Italy sub Alissa Ranuccini comes onto the field.

63'

Beatrice Veronese departs for Italy.

63'

South Africa sub Catha Jacobs comes onto the field.

60'

Aseza Hele departs for South Africa.

60'

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

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Byrhandre Dolf kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sizophila Solontsi from scoring as they record the try for South Africa.

57'

Alia Antonietta Bitonci comes on.

54'

Sofia Stefan comes off.

54'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vainah Ubisi getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nolusindiso Booi being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Yonela Ngxingolo getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Sanelisiwe Charlie being replaced.

49'

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

48'

Beatrice Rigoni will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Italy leads to a try for Francesca Sgorbini.

46'

Francesca Sgorbini makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Vittoria Vecchini is finished off with a try.

46'

South Africa make a substitution with Eloise Webb coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Unam Tose coming off.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Aphiwe Ngwevu coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Chumisa Qawe coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sara Mannini comes on for Italy.

34'

Michela Sillari leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Michela Sillari does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

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

33'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Vittoria Vecchini being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Silvia Turani sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Babalwa Latsha breaches the defence.

31'

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

28'

Try

Silky skills by South Africa ends with a try for Ayanda Malinga.

27'

Nadine Roos played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Nadine Roos breaches the defence.

27'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Silvia Turani getting some game time.

24'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Gaia Maris being replaced.

24'

Michela Sillari takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

24'

Try

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

23'

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Emma Stevanin.

23'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by South Africa is finished off by Nadine Roos

19'

Libbie Janse van Rensburg sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Libbie Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

19'

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

19'

Italy sub Gaia Maris comes onto the field.

10'

Silvia Turani departs for Italy.

10'

Italy sub Valeria Fedrighi comes onto the field.

10'

Sara Tounesi departs for Italy.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Beatrice Veronese took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Alyssa D'Inca goes through the gap.

Byrhandre Dolf has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Aseza Hele

The defensive line has been broken as Aseza Hele goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy Women v South Africa Women 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 31st August 2025, 09:30am CDT 
  
 LNER Community Stadium 
  
 CBS Sports, Paramount+ 
  
 Ella Goldsmith

Points Flow Chart

South Africa Women win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mcatshulwa

73'

24 - 29

Rigoni

24 - 24

68'

Seye

22 - 24

67'

Dolf

58'

17 - 24

Solontsi

57'

17 - 22

Sgorbini

17 - 17

46'

Half Time

Sillari

12 - 17

34'

Vecchini

10 - 17

33'

Malinga

27'

5 - 17

Ostuni Minuzzi

5 - 12

23'

Dolf

20'

0 - 12

Roos

19'

0 - 10

Hele

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy Women

South Africa Women

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Defence Profile

Italy Women

South Africa Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

55%

3-6 secs

31%

39%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

120

Last 5 Penalties

69'

75'

77'

78'

79'

Italy Women

South Africa Women

Italy Women vs Springbok Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy Women face off against Springbok Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 2 on Sun 31st August 2025 at LNER Community Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST on SuperSport, 02:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:30 EST on CBS Sports, Paramount+ in the US.

Springbok 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 1 places in the rankings with Italy Women in position 9 and Springbok Women in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy Women vs Springbok Women Squads

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