France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.

The fourth round of fixtures in the 2025 Six Nations Championship sees Ireland and France face off in Dublin. Ireland are the only side to win their first two games of the championship, beating England and Scotland,

France scored 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland. The game, with 14 tries, broke the previous championship record of 12 tries in a match, and it was also France’s highest score in the Six Nations.

France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. France blew away its previous highest score against Italy of 60 in 1967 and 2023,

Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.

France got their Six Nations campaign firmly back on track on Sunday with an 11-try masterclass which put Italy to the sword 73-24 and ensured Les Bleus stayed in touch with tournament leaders Ireland.

France went some way to answering their critics as they produced a stunning performance to absolutely hammer Italy 73-24 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Two weeks after they were heavily criticised for losing to England,