The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup commenced with the French national team, known as the Bleues, playing their opening match against Italy on August 23. The game was broadcast live on TF1 and TF1+. Prior to kickoff, David Ortiz, the co-coach of the French team, described Italy as a well-known and challenging opponent. The match began at 21:05 local time, with the French national anthem performed just before the start. After 20 minutes of play, the score remained tied at 0-0, reflecting a balanced contest. By halftime, France took a 9-0 lead, thanks to a penalty kick by Bourgeois. The match was closely followed by French media, including live coverage from TF1 and L'Équipe. This event marks the beginning of the competition for the French women's rugby team in the tournament.