Wales vs Italy LIVE: Latest score and updates from Six Nations clash


TRY! Wales (Lake) 21-0 Italy

29 mins: Great try by Wales. Italy are going to have to re-group here and completely change their tactical game.

Dewi Lake makes a strong hit at the lineout before steering the maul over the line. Dan Edwards adds the conversion.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:17

Wales 14-0 Italy

28 mins: Wales are in complete control. A grubber kick into the Italian 22 sees Ioane brought down by Rees-Zammit. Wales then turn over possession and earn a penalty as Ioane is penalised for holding on.

Edwards sends the ball to the corner. From the turnover, Wales mount another attack inside the 22. Italy defend well with Rees-Zammit superbly tackled, but Wales secure another penalty.

With sharper passing, they might have scored a third try. Edwards opts for another kick to the corner as Wales prepare to strike again.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:14

TRY! Wales (Wainwright) 14-0 Italy

26 mins: Wainwright claims his second try, finishing off a lineout drive that nearly reached the line.

Edwards adds the conversion from the left touchline, turning it into a seven-pointer.

Wales are now in a strong position to finally end their Six Nations losing streak.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:12

Wales 7-0 Italy

25 mins: In just a minute, Wales have gone from a scrum outside their 22 to earning a penalty on the edge of Italy’s 22.

Rather than the straightforward three points they take the attacking option and head for the corner.

Edwards delivers an excellent kick, setting up a five-metre lineout. The Welsh maul drives powerfully toward the line but is brought down just short.

Wales then gain a penalty advantage and believe they’ve scored, prompting a TMO review.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:11

Wales 7-0 Italy

23 mins: The first scrum penalty of the match is awarded to the home side.

Loosehead prop Fischetti is penalised for going to his knee with Italy missing their tighthead prop Ferrari for this game.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:08

Wales 7-0 Italy

Wales have been tearing into it so far in Cardiff and are good value for their lead

Wales vs Italy LIVE: Latest score and updates from Six Nations clash
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Luke Baker14 March 2026 17:08

Wales 7-0 Italy

20 mins: Italy are gradually pressing deeper into the Welsh 22, but a costly error from Garbisi lets Wales off the hook.

With numbers out wide, his loose pass goes to ground, allowing Mee to clear the danger.

To make matters worse for Italy, Pani takes Mee out without the ball, handing Wales a penalty further upfield.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:05

Wales 7-0 Italy

18 mins: Wales are penalised for holding on just inside their half, giving Garbisi the chance to push play into the Welsh 22.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:02

TRY! Wales (Wainwright) 7-0 Italy

15 mins: Wales secure their lineout and from the next phase, their number eight Aaron Wainwright drives through multiple tackles to put his side on the scoreboard.

Dan Edwards converts the try.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:00

Wales 0-0 Italy

14 mins: Excellent play from Ellis Mee as he shifts the ball across the field.

Italy apply pressure with a kick behind the defence, but Mee and Rees-Zammit clear it. Mee then chases down the ball to earn a penalty after Alessandro Fusco fails to secure it.

Wales opt to kick to the 22.

Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 16:59