France and Italy compete for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy at each Six Nations tournament. Designed by a former French international rugby player, this was the first rivalry trophy introduced during the current Six Nations format. But how much do you really know about the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy?
Whether you’re a fervent Six Nations fan or you’re new to the Championship, here are the key facts about the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.
Which teams play for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy?
The winner of France vs Italy claims the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy. At each edition of the Six Nations Championship, these teams compete for this rivalry trophy during the annual Giuseppe Garibaldi match.
When was the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy launched?
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy was introduced at the 2007 Six Nations Championship. During the inaugural match, France secured a resounding 39-3 victory at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome.
Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi?
Born in Nice in 1807, Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general and revolutionary. A formidable force and a fierce patriot, his victories ultimately helped lead to the unification of Italy. Today, he is remembered as one of the ‘fathers of the fatherland’.
During Garibaldi’s lifetime, Nice was claimed by the French, Spanish and the Kingdom of Sardinia. As such, the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy represents the historic ties between France and Italy.
Who designed the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy?
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy was designed by French rugby player, Jean-Pierre Rives. A talented flanker and distinguished artist, Rives earned 59 caps for France between 1975 and 1984. He retired in 1986, when art became his main focus.
As the largest and most distinctive of the Six Nations trophies, the Giuseppe Garibaldi is a sculptural masterpiece. It was unveiled in 2007 during the bicentenary of Garibaldi’s birth and named in his honour.
Which team has celebrated the most Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy wins?
France is the team that has claimed the most Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy wins. To date, they have only lost possession of the trophy during two tournaments: the 2011 and the 2013 Six Nations.
Italy beat France 22-21 at the 2011 tournament to win their first ever Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy. This was a phenomenal moment for the Azzurri as it was also the first time they had defeated France at home. Their second victory was another upset: a 23-18 triumph in 2013.
Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy winners
Here’s the full list of the Six Nations Giuseppe Garibaldi results:
Year | Winner | Result | Date | Stadium |
2007 | France | 3-39 | 3 February | Stadio Flaminio, Rome |
2008 | France | 25-13 | 9 March | Stade de France, Paris |
2009 | France | 8-50 | 21 March | Stadio Flaminio, Rome |
2010 | France | 46-20 | 14 March | Stade de France, Paris |
2011 | Italy | 22-21 | 12 March | Stadio Flaminio, Rome |
2012 | France | 30-12 | 4 February | Stade de France, Paris |
2013 | Italy | 23-18 | 3 February | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
2014 | France | 30-10 | 9 February | Stade de France, Paris |
2015 | France | 0-29 | 15 March | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
2016 | France | 23-21 | 6 February | Stade de France, Paris |
2017 | France | 18-40 | 11 March | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
2018 | France | 34-17 | 23 February | Stade Vélodrome, Marseille |
2019 | France | 14-25 | 16 March | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
2020 | France | 35-22 | 9 February | Stade de France, Paris |
2021 | France | 10-50 | 6 February | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
2022 | France | 37-10 | 6 February | Stade de France, Paris |
2023 | France | 24-29 | 5 February | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
