France 37-10 Italy

France v Italy Match Reports

Gabin Villiere scored a hat-trick of tries as France beat Italy 37-10 at the Stade de France. Italy looked more impressive than might be expected of a side that have now lost their last 33 Six Nations encounters, and France were guilty of too many errors in the early going. But after Villiere's try late in the first half gave the hosts breathing room at the break, they pulled clear in the second half for a bonus-point victory. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Gabin Villiere hat-trick helps slow-starting France ease to victory over Italy
• BBC: Villiere scores hat-trick as France open Six Nations campaign with big win over Italy
• Daily Mail: Les Bleus get their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start as they come from behind to secure a comfortable victory at Stade de France
• Sky Sports: Scrappy Les Bleus eventually secure bonus-point Six Nations victory
• ESPN: France grab bonus-point win over Italy thanks to hat-trick hero Villiere