US EditionFrance Begin Women's Rugby World Cup with Hard-Fought Win over Italy
France scored three tries and a penalty in a match marked by strong defense and tactical play to maintain their record of reaching eight out of nine World Cup semi-finals.
- France's women's rugby team began Pool D action on Saturday, August 23, 2025, recording a 24 victory over Italy women's rugby team at Sandy Park, Exeter, southwest England.
- On an opening weekend marked by blow-outs, Australia won 73-0 and Canada scored over 65, while the France–Italy game at Sandy Park was scoreless for 27 minutes, producing an attritional first half.
- Joanna Grisez opened the scoring before half-time, Morgane Bourgeois converted all three tries plus a penalty, and Assia Khalfaoui and Charlotte Escudero added second-half tries with Escudero scoring after a chip from Carla Arbez.
- The victory boosts France's Pool D prospects and strengthens their position while upholding their nine tournaments semi-final record.
- France co-coach David Ortiz said `We know we still have more to give`, urging more playing time to develop the squad after their win at Sandy Park on Saturday.
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