France thrash Italy to keep 6 Nations hopes alive

Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Latest build-up and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus bid to bounce back
France will be hoping to right the wrongs of their defeat to England as Fabien Galthie ’s side return to Six Nations action against Italy.
France rugby boss Galthié jettisons stars for Six Nations clash in Italy
France head coach Fabien Galthié swung the axe on star players Mathieu Jalibert and Damien Penaud as part of his attempt to relaunch his squad's tilt for the 2025 Six Nations title in Italy on Sunday.
France thrash Italy to keep Six Nations hopes alive
France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.
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Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Result and reaction from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome
France ran rampant in Rome to deliver a Six Nations statement with a 73-24 thrashing of Italy.
France's Strategic Shift in Six Nations Clash Against Italy
France coach Fabien Galthie has made tactical changes for the Six Nations match against Italy, bringing Thomas Ramos as flyhalf and naming seven forwards on the bench. Historical challenges against Italy and injuries influenced this strategic decision,
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Italy vs France LIVE: Six Nations latest score and rugby updates as Les Bleus score sixth try
Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.
France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown
France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome
Rugby-France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations
Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
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Italy vs France LIVE: Six Nations latest score and rugby updates after Tommaso Menoncello try
Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.
Eleven-try France destroy Italy to set up Six Nations showdown with Ireland
France got their Six Nations campaign firmly back on track on Sunday with an 11-try masterclass which put Italy to the sword 73-24 and ensured Les Bleus stayed in touch with tournament leaders Ireland.
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France annihilate Italy in 2025 Six Nations
France racked up a record 73-24 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to go second behind pacesetters Ireland ...
Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations
Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert have been axed from France’s team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations.
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Six Nations: 5 things we've learned from half-way point weekend
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France team: Damian Penaud brutally axed as ruthless Fabien Galthie backs ‘unjust and dangerous’ Springboks tactic
Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe and made drastic changes to his matchday squad for France's Six Nations clash ...
France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash
France coach Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe after his side’s Six Nations defeat to England with wing Damian ...