ITALY · SENIOR MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
Italy Men’s National Rugby Team
The Azzurri represent Italy in men’s international rugby union. Follow confirmed Nations Championship fixtures, the 2027 Six Nations calendar, the coaching team and the difference between national-team and club rugby.
Confirmed fixture · 2026 Nations Championship
Next confirmed match
7 Nov 2026 · Turin · Allianz Stadium · 12:40 CET
November 2026 — Nations Championship
Three confirmed home tests. Times are local to Italy (CET). Fixtures are future matches; no scores have been assigned.
Italia – South Africa
Turin · Allianz Stadium
Nations Championship
Official match information ↗Italia – Argentina
Genoa · Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Nations Championship
Official match information ↗Italia – Fiji
Udine · Bluenergy Stadium
Nations Championship
Official match information ↗2027 Men’s Six Nations schedule
Five confirmed Italy fixtures, including three at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. All kick-off times below are shown in Italian local time (CET), even for away matches.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (CET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland – Italy | Scottish Gas Murrayfield · Edinburgh | 15:10 | |
| Italy – Ireland | Stadio Olimpico · Rome | 15:10 | |
| England – Italy | Allianz Stadium Twickenham · London | 17:40 | |
| Italy – France | Stadio Olimpico · Rome | 15:10 | |
| Italy – Wales | Stadio Olimpico · Rome | 15:10 |
How the senior team fits into Italian rugby
The Nazionale Italiana Maggiore Maschile, nicknamed the Azzurri, is the senior men’s rugby union side governed by the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR). Its head coach is Gonzalo Quesada, as confirmed by FIR’s 2026 international squad announcements. Team selections and captaincy can change between international windows, so this page does not present a permanent current squad without a dated selection.
In the first Nations Championship, Italy faced Japan, New Zealand and Australia away during July 2026 and hosts South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November. The competition brings together six northern and six southern hemisphere teams, followed by finals in London on 27–29 November 2026. These fixtures are not additional Six Nations rounds.
The 2027 Six Nations is a five-match championship against Scotland, Ireland, England, France and Wales. Italy has three confirmed home games in Rome and two away matches. The Six Nations has its own table, points and tournament history; it is separate from the Nations Championship.
Benetton Rugby and Zebre Parma represent Italy in the professional United Rugby Championship; domestic Serie A Elite, Serie A, Serie B and Serie C clubs are a different system. Players may be selected for the national side from various clubs, including abroad. RugbyOrbit links these areas without equating club standings to national-team results.
Frequently asked questions
Who coaches Italy’s senior men’s rugby team?
Gonzalo Quesada is the head coach, as identified in FIR’s 2026 Nations Championship announcements.
Where does Italy play its next international?
Italy is scheduled to host South Africa on 7 November 2026 at Allianz Stadium in Turin, kick-off 12:40 CET.
Where will Italy play the 2027 Six Nations at home?
At Stadio Olimpico in Rome: Ireland on 13 February, France on 6 March and Wales on 13 March 2027.
Are the Nations Championship and Six Nations the same?
No. The Nations Championship is a separate 2026 cross-hemisphere competition. The Six Nations is the annual European national-team championship.
Does this page offer real-time scores or an official squad?
No. Fixtures are dated and sourced. RugbyOrbit does not claim live scores, confirmed line-ups or an up-to-the-minute player roster.
Sources and editorial verification
The national team is not a domestic league. The 2026 Nations Championship and 2027 Six Nations are separate international events.
Last checked 12 October 2026. Schedules can be revised by organisers. RugbyOrbit is an independent rugby information website, unaffiliated with FIR or tournament organisers.