Italy 17-29 Wales

Italy v Wales Match Reports

Wales got their first win of the Six Nations campaign with a morale-boosting 29-17 victory over Italy in Rome. Tries from Rio Dyer and Liam Williams – plus a penalty try for a collapsed rolling maul – saw the visitors take an unexpected 22-3 half-time lead. Italy blundered a number of chances to score in a frustrating first half with handling errors made at crucial moments. The hosts threatened a fightback when Sebastian Negri scored a try soon after the break, but Pierre Bruno was then sin-binned for dangerous play, which reduced Italy to 14-men for the second time in the match. A Rhys Webb break put Taulupe Faletau over in the 50th minute as Wales claimed a bonus point. Juan Ignacio Brex crossed in the 68th minute to give the hosts renewed hope of a comeback. Italy pressed hard in the final quarter, but poor handling near the try line continued to frustrate their efforts on a disappointing day for the Azzurri. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Wales pick up first Six Nations win in wooden-spoon battle with dogged Italy
• BBC: Wales secure bonus-point win against italy in Rome
• Guardian: Rio Dyer and Liam Williams inspire Wales to Six Nations win over Italy
• Daily Mail: Warren Gatland's men FINALLY get Six Nations campaign up and running
• Sky Sports: Wales clinch bonus-point Six Nations win vs poor Italy in Rome
• ESPN: Wales end barren run with bonus-point win in Rome
• WRU: Wales secure bonus point victory over Italy