Wales suffer defeat in their opening Nations League match as Barbara Bonansea's early header proves decisive for Italy in a 1-0 win in Monza.

Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says she is a "proud coach," despite Wales losing their opening Nations League match 1-0 to Italy in Monza. Barbara Bonansea's early header proved the difference at Stadio Brianteo in a contest where Italy were never as firmly in control as many would have expected.

Catrin Heledd sits in for Carl Roberts this week and is joined by former Wales internationals Nia Jones and Nathan Blake to reflect on Wales' 1-0 defeat to Italy and look ahead to Rhian Wilkinson's side hosting Sweden in Wrexham on Tuesday.

Match ends, Italy 1, Wales Women 0. 94' Second Half ends, Italy 1, Wales Women 0. 93' Yellow card Gemma Evans (Wales Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. 93' Foul by Gemma Evans (Wales ...

Wales Women kicked off their Nations League campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to Italy in Monza. A first-half goal from Barbara Bonansea proved to be the difference, but there were still plenty of ...

Two more big Six Nations displays might send Wales into the summer feeling the worst is behind them after taking a big step forward.

Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson says her side showed they can compete against the best teams after their 1-1 draw in the Women’s Nations League against Sweden. “I have a vision for this team,” Wilkinson told her post-match news conference after the surprise result.