Wales Women's Rugby Suffers Record Loss, Finishes Bottom in Six Nations

Wales Women’s rugby team suffered a record 44-12 defeat to Italy in Parma, finishing bottom of the Women’s Six Nations table and receiving the wooden spoon for a second consecutive year. Despite leading at halftime, Wales conceded 34 unanswered points in the second half as Italy dominated with six tries and 14 points from the boot of Michela Sillari. The loss marked the first time Wales Women lost all five matches in the tournament, compounding a disappointing Six Nations campaign for Welsh rugby overall. Captain Hannah Jones and head coach Sean Lynn acknowledged the need for significant improvement ahead of the upcoming World Cup, expressing both hurt and determination to turn fortunes around. The team now faces a period of reflection and preparation, with key fixtures against Australia scheduled before their World Cup opener against Scotland. The result underscores the challenges facing Welsh women's rugby and the urgent work needed to become competitive on the world stage.