Italy, Wales and Six Nations

Rugby-Italy beat Wales in Six Nations to deepen visitors' crisis
ROME (Reuters) -Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to a lowest ever place in the world rankings.
Wales loses to Italy in do-or-die Six Nations match
The Six Nations wooden spoon is heading Wales’ way again after it lost to Italy 22-15 and earned more unwanted records in Rome.
LIVE
Six Nations Italy 22 Wales 15 Full Time
Historically, Wales have dominated this fixture, winning 28 of their 33 encounters. But in recent years, Italy have had the upper hand. They have won two of their last three Test matches against Wales, the most recent being the 24-21 win in last year's Six Nations.
Italy v Wales LIVE score updates from the Six Nations clash
Wales are in desperate need of a victory in the Eternal City as they travel to Rome to take on Italy in the Six Nations. Warren Gatland's side have suffered a record 13 consecutive Test defeats and were thrashed 43-0 by France in their opening Six Nations game last weekend.
Rugby-Italy beat Wales in Six Nations to plunge visitors into further crisis
ROME (Reuters) -Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to their lowest ever place in the world rankings.
LIVE
Six Nations Italy versus Wales kick off 14:15 Sat 8 Feb 2025
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will make his first appearance since the 2023. He's [Taulupe Faletau] been Wales' most important player for 15 years. Liam Williams and Dafydd Jenkins late withdrawals for Wales, and are replaced by Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray.
Six Nations: Taulupe Faletau returns for Wales ahead of vital Italy clash
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named at No. 8 to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Italy beat Wales in Six Nations to plunge visitors into further crisis
Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to their lowest ever place in the world rankings.
Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup
Wales great Taulupe Faletau will reappear for the national team for the first time since it last won a rugby test. Faletau was picked at No. 8 on Thursday against Italy in Rome in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Faletau returns for struggling Wales against Italy in Six Nations
Taulupe Faletau will play his first Test in more than a year as Wales look to end their record 13-match losing streak against Italy in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Rome. But the 104-times capped Faletau is now back as one of two changes to the side thrashed 43-0 by France in last week's first round of the Six Nations,
Rugby-Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Six Nations tie in Italy
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named on Thursday in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Italy 22-15 Wales: Six Nations loss piles pressure on Warren Gatland as Wales suffer 14th straight defeat
Wales lose to Italy in successive Six Nations matches for first time as alarming slump plunges to new depths; Ange Capuozzo ...
Eurosport40m
Warren Gatland admits to doubts over Wales future after Six Nations failure against Italy in Rome
Warren Gatland admitted to doubts over his own future after the 22-15 defeat for Wales against Italy in the Six Nations on ...
Italy coach hails win over Wales as turning-point
Italy overcame difficult odds and made a major step forward with a disciplined victory over Wales in the Six Nations, their ...
Italy vs Wales LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations build-up and updates as Warren Gatland’s side bid to end losing run
Wales continue their search for a first victory since the 2023 World Cup in a vital fixture against Italy to kick off the ...
We need to talk about relegating Wales from the Six Nations
This is Italy’s 25th Six Nations. They have 18 wooden spoons, losing every game in 13 of those. Up until 2022, Italy had lost ...
Italy and Wales should face stronger Six Nations punishment in their wooden spoon battle
Italy and Wales are likely playing for the wooden spoon this afternoon - and Six Nations bosses need to stir things up a bit.
Today's rugby news as Italy captain questions rivals' respect and Shaun Edwards reveals job interest
Italy captain Michele Lamaro has questioned whether Wales and the other Six Nations teams truly respect the Italians yet.