Italy Fixtures 2024
Italy Fixtures for Six Nations 2024 are listed below; you will be able to see all the details, including dates, timings, and venues. As per Fixtures, they will play their Six Nations rugby championship game as followed by England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Round 1
Saturday 3rd February 2024
Italy
England
Time: 2:15 PM
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Round 2
Sunday 11th February 2024
Ireland
Italy
Time: 3:00 PM
Aviva Stadium
Round 3
Sunday 25th February 2024
France
Italy
Time: 3:00 PM
Decathlon Arena
Round 4
Saturday 9th March 2024
Italy
Scotland
Time: 2:15 PM
Stadio Olimpico
Round 5
Saturday 16th March 2024
Wales
Italy
Time: 2:15 PM
Principality Stadium
Fixtures for Other Teams
Tickets for Italy Matches
- Official Six Nations Website: The official website of the Six Nations Championship often provides information on ticketing, including links to purchase tickets or directions on how to do so.
- Federazione Italiana Rugby: For Italy Fixtures, the Italian Rugby Federation’s official website will typically have information on how to buy tickets for home matches played in Italy.
- Stadium Box Office: If you’re in Italy or planning to visit, sometimes tickets can be bought directly from the stadium’s box office. For Italy, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome is the usual venue for home matches.
Overview of Italy‘s Rugby
- Rugby was introduced to Italy in the early 20th century. The Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) was founded in 1928.
- After years of lobbying, Italy was included in the Five Nations Championship in 2000, turning it into the Six Nations Championship we know today. This was a significant step for Italian rugby, providing regular competition against some of the world’s best teams.
- Italy has been competing internationally since the 1920s. Historically, they played against European nations like Spain, Portugal, and Romania and often dominated these encounters.
- With increased investments, support from global rugby bodies, and continued participation in top-tier competitions like the Six Nations, Italy’s rugby future looks promising. They have the potential to bridge the gap between themselves and the traditional rugby powerhouses.
Italy Achievements
- Italy has had several memorable wins in the Six Nations, beating every participating nation at least once, with the exception of England. Along with, notable victories include wins over France (especially the 22-21 victory in 2011) and Scotland.
- Italy has qualified for every Rugby World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1987. Although they have yet to progress beyond the pool stages, their consistent qualification is noteworthy.
- Italy’s U20 rugby team competes in the Six Nations U20 Championship, providing a platform for young talent to develop and gain experience.
- Italy competes on the international Sevens circuit and has participated in various tournaments, showcasing their skill in the shorter format of the game.