Kick-off! Wales 21-0 Italy
41 mins: The teams have returned to the field and Dan Edwards restarts the action.
Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:44
Half-time! Wales 21-0 Italy
That’s the end of a brilliant first half for Wales, who are well-placed to finally end their 15-game Six Nations losing run.
Two tries from Aaron Wainwright and one from captain Dewi Lake have given Steve Tandy’s side firm control of the game.



Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:30
Wales 21-0 Italy
40 mins: Wainwright and Botham make powerful carries inside the 22, driving Wales to within five metres, but Italy hold firm with a choke tackle.
The half ends with a scrum – Italy will likely opt not to play out from this position.
Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:27
Wales 21-0 Italy
38 mins: Another key moment for Wales as Rhys Carre secures the ball while Lorenzo Pani attempted to break from his own half.
There’s a slight touch to the ground, but the prop escapes any sanction and Wales head into the break looking to chase their bonus point.
Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:26
Wales 21-0 Italy
37 mins: Wales make a change at tighthead prop with Tomas Francis coming off and Archie Griffin stepping on. Wales suffer an issue as Eddie James knocks on following a promising strike from a scrum.
Italy kick the ball downfield, but Josh Adams calmly clears it.
Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:25
Wales 21-0 Italy
32 mins: Italy are struggling to respond, conceding a penalty just inside their own half.
The Italian lineout has been shaky. They played the ball to the back but were slow to launch the drive.
Ciara Fearn14 March 2026 17:20
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