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While unofficial sites like VIPBox are often mentioned in community threads, official broadcasters provide more reliable and high-quality access:

France defeated Italy 40–7 in their opening match of the on April 11, 2026, at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble. Sat, Apr 11 France won! Official Streaming and Broadcast Options

France took control in the second half after a tense 5–0 lead at halftime:

France's tries came from Anaïs Grando , Carla Arbez , Yllana Brosseau , Assia Khalfaoui , Léa Murie , and Pauline Barrat .

Matches were available for free on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

Preview: France v Italy – Guinness Women's Six Nations 2026

Assia Khalfaoui was named the Guinness Player of the Match for her dominant performance in the forwards.