Italy, Wales and Six Nations

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.
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.
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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.
Wales player ratings vs Italy | 2025 Six Nations
Wales player ratings: Warren Gatland’s Wales have plumbed depths in Rome, losing to Italy 22-15 at the Stadio Olimpico. Here we rate the players:
Italy vs Wales referee: Who is Six Nations official Matthew Carley?
England’s Matthew Carley will take charge of the Six Nations round two fixture between Italy rugby and Wales rugby in Rome. Born in Deal, Kent, Carley began refereeing at the age of 16, working his way up through the Kent system either side of a stint at university in Gloucestershire.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is Italy game really Wales' biggest in 20 years?
Six Nations Rugby Special pundit Sam Warburton discusses Wales' current form and the magnitude of their upcoming match against Italy in Rome.