Italy hang on to hand Wales first wooden spoon in 21 years

Italy beat Wales in Cardiff to achieve their most successful Six Nations campaign and consign their hosts to a first Wooden Spoon in 21 years. A try from wing Monty Ioane and two Paulo Garbisi penalties gave Italy an 11-0 half-time lead. Lorenzo Pani added a brilliant score with Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo kicking penalties. Wales responded with tries from Elliot Dee, Will Rowlands and Mason Grady to give the score some respectability.

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Wales earn much needed win against Italy in Rome

Wales recorded a much needed first win of their Guinness Six Nations campaign after beating Italy 29-17 at Stadio Olimpico. Warren Gatland’s team arrived in Rome with the wooden spoon a realistic prospect following successive defeats against Ireland, Scotland and England but managed to see off the Italians who left plenty of scores on the field.

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Italy strike late to take stunning victory in Wales

Wing Edoardo Padovani scored a late try as Italy stunned their hosts Wales to secure a first ever win in Cardiff and end their 36-game losing streak in the Six Nations. A brilliant break from rookie fullback Ange Capuozzo set up the score for Padovani, and when flyhalf Paolo Garbisi kicked the conversion from in front of the posts on the final whistle, Italy had secured their magic moment that left some players in tears.

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Adams hat-trick leads Wales victory over Italy

Wales made a strong start to their defence of the Guinness Six Nations title by beating Italy 42-0 at the Principality Stadium. It proved an impressive Six Nations bow for new Wales head coach Wayne Pivac as his team triumphed in bonus-point fashion.

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