Rugby: Missed penalty costs Italy long-awaited Six Nations victory over France

Italy have been denied a first away win against France in almost three decades, as Paolo Garbisi's last-gasp penalty hit the post in a 13-13 stalemate in the Six Nations at Lille.

Garbisi almost ran out of time to kick the penalty after the 80th minute and just missed out on their second victory on French soil since a 40-32 win at Grenoble in 1997, with 'Les Bleus' playing the second half a man short, after Jonathan Danty's red card.

The result has left France's hopes of clinching the title in tatters, after they could only score through Charles Ollivon's try and three penalties by Thomas Ramos.

Without a win the Six Nations since 2022, Italy scored a try by Ange Capuozzo, a Martin Page-Relo penalty and points from the boot of Garbisi. 

Reuters

Italy have been denied a first away win against France in almost three decades, as Paolo Garbisi's last-gasp penalty hit the post in a 13-13 stalemate in the Six Nations at Lille.

Garbisi almost ran out of time to kick the penalty after the 80th minute and just missed out on their second victory on French soil since a 40-32 win at Grenoble in 1997, with 'Les Bleus' playing the second half a man short, after Jonathan Danty's red card.

The result has left France's hopes of clinching the title in tatters, after they could only score through Charles Ollivon's try and three penalties by Thomas Ramos.

Without a win the Six Nations since 2022, Italy scored a try by Ange Capuozzo, a Martin Page-Relo penalty and points from the boot of Garbisi. 

Reuters

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