LILLE, France (AP) — France remained on course for the Six Nations title after a scrappy 33-8 win against Italy on Sunday. Fabien Galthié’s side is favored to win back-to-back titles and is the only team to have won all three matches.

France record a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.

The Continental Congress’s success in negotiating a military alliance with France was pivotal to the colonies’ successful effort to overthrow British rule.

Minute-by-minute: Italy have beaten Scotland and given Ireland a scare – how will they go against France? Join Daniel Gallan to find out

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for peace as rallies are scheduled across the country after the beating death of Quentin Deranque.

The death of a far-right activist in France after a street brawl earlier this month has deepened political polarization in the country as elections loom - and sparked criticism from the Trump administration.

PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday that he would summon the U.S. ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, over comments on the killing of a French far-right activist last week.

Official US social media accounts posted about rise of ‘violent radical leftism’ after killing of Quentin Deranque in Lyon last week

France vs Italy takes place on Sunday February 22, 2026, at Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Kick-off is scheduled for 3.10pm GMT. TV channel: In the UK, France vs Italy is being shown live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 2.20pm GMT ahead of a 3.10pm kick-off.