Italy’s national side has earned respect the hard way, with landmark wins in Cardiff in 2022 and 2024, a home victory over Scotland in 2024, and a draw in France the same year. A core featuring Michele Lamaro, Ange Capuozzo and Paolo Garbisi has given Rome plenty to shout about. The result is simple: visiting the Azzurri is now a proper test for any side in the Six Nations. Matchday in Rome centres on the Stadio Olimpico, a 70,000-plus bowl in the Foro Italico. You get big-city buzz, clear sightlines and a steady build-up that peaks with Fratelli d’Italia. Italy Rugby Hospitality options range from VIP tickets with padded seating on the halfway line to hospitality lounges with pre-match dining and inclusive drinks. For groups, a private box adds a balcony view and a quiet spot to talk rugby before and after the whistle. Key fixtures revolve around the Six Nations. Home games rotate each year, with England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France all visiting the Stadio Olimpico on a rolling basis. Scotland is often tight and tense, France brings serious travelling support, and the rest speak for themselves. Outside the Six Nations, the Autumn Nations Series brings southern hemisphere heavyweights to Rome, plus select summer tests that round out the calendar.