France vs Italy takes place on Sunday February 22, 2026, at Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Kick-off is scheduled for 3.10pm GMT. TV channel: In the UK, France vs Italy is being shown live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 2.20pm GMT ahead of a 3.10pm kick-off.

Everything you need to know as France host Italy in Lille in the Six Nations.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive Six Nations match as champions France held off a spirited Italy 33-8 in Lille on Sunday.

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada says his side are not yet ready to challenge for overall Six Nations victory.

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland got relief from beating Italy 20-13 in the Six Nations on Saturday, coming from behind at halftime and grinding out an unconvincing result. Coach Andy Farrell wanted his slumping side to muzzle the doubters and make a statement after being blown away by France 36-14 last week,

England suffered their second straight defeat in the Six Nations as they were heavily beaten by Ireland at Twickenham, plunging their campaign into doubt as they sit fourth in the table; Will Greenwoo

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Why Italy will don a red jersey in the Six Nations clash against France on Sunday in Lille as hosts win roof debate. Both teams traditionally wear blue kits, forcing the visitors to feature in an alternate colour and while that is usually white for the Italians,