If anyone is going to stop England waltzing to an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title, it's France.
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Les Bleus pushed the Red Roses all the way last year. They won four matches leading up to a grand slam decider at Twickenham which ended 43-42 in favour of England.
Italy are first up for France in Grenoble. Last year's showdown ended 34-21 to France on Italian soil in Parma.
Radio Timeshas rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch France v Italy on TV and online.
When is France v Italy?
France v Italy will take place on Saturday 11 April 2026.
The game takes place at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble.
What time is France v Italy kick-off?
France v Italy will kick off at 12:25pm.
Check out the Women's Six Nations TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.
What TV channel is France v Italy on?
France v Italy will not be shown live on BBC TV. However, it will be shown on BBC iPlayer.
Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.
Every match of the tournament will be shown live across BBC platforms.
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How to live stream France v Italy online
France v Italy will be live streamed on BBC iPlayer for free.
Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the BBC iPlayer app.
Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
