Five-try France start fast and power past Italy to keep Grand Slam on track

France burst into a 19-0 lead at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy with tries from Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Emmanuel Meafou and Thomas Ramos

TOUCHING DOWN: Emmanuel Meafou of France dives over the line to score his team's second try whilst under pressure from Louis Lynagh of Italy during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between France and Italy at Stade Pierre Mauroy on February 22, 2026 in Lille, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Six Nations: France 33 Italy 8

France scored three tries in the opening 30 minutes before going on to record a comfortable 33-8 victory over Italy on Sunday and keep up their winning run in this year’s Six Nations.