Wales 31-17 Italy

Wales v Italy Match Reports

Wales claimed their first Six Nations victory in three years with a 31-17 win over Italy at the Principality Stadium. The hosts dominated the first half, with Aaron Wainwright scoring twice before captain Dewi Lake added a third try to give Wales a 21-0 lead at half-time. Dan Edwards struck early in the second half to secure a four-try bonus point for Wales, before adding a long-range drop goal a few minutes later to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Italy rallied through tries from Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Tommaso Allan and Paolo Garbisi, but it proved too little, too late. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Wales end 15-game, 1,099-day wait for a Six Nations win by beating Italy
• BBC: Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak
• Guardian: Wales run riot in Cardiff to crush Italy for first Six Nations win since 2023
• Sky Sports: Wales end three-year wait for Six Nations win as they snap losing streak in style
• Wales Online: Wales are a team transformed on the day the pain finally ended
• WRU: Wainwright double stuns shell-shocked Italy as Wales cruise to victory