It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.
The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.
England's worst nightmares became reality as Italy recorded a historic 23-18 Six Nations victory at the Stadio Olimpico, beating them for the first time.
Live score, team news, text commentary and analysis as Scotland host France (kick-off 2.10pm) and England travel to Italy (kick-off 4.40pm) in the Six Nations.
Rome’s modern amphitheatre awaits a wounded England, their Six Nations campaign fraying and Italy sensing a rare chance to rewrite history, while at Murrayfield France can put both hands on a trophy Scotland still harbour hopes of claiming for the first time...
A largely off-colour France held off the threat of Italy to eventually kick on and seal a 33-8 bonus-point Six Nations win over Italy and remain unbeaten.
Fin Smith will start for England in the Six Nations against Italy on Saturday amid a major selection overhaul.
Ireland's replacements saw them kick on to a 20-13 comeback victory over Italy in Round 2 of the Six Nations, avoiding what would have been a first championship loss to the Azzurri in Dublin.
James Cole previews round three of the Six Nations where England and Ireland campaigns are on the line.
Scotland began their 2026 Six Nations campaign in the worst possible manner with a 18-15 defeat to Italy in heavy Rome rain.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says he feels more privileged than pressured as he prepares for their opening match of the Six Nations against Italy next month.
All the fixtures and schedule for the 2026 Men's Six Nations as France look to defend their title against England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.
England will face Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Rugby's key dates, fixtures and schedule for 2026: England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Red Roses, Six Nations, Nations Championship summer and Autumn Tests, Women's Six Nations.
It's been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship - and how will it revolutionise the game? Here's all you need to know…
Eight of rugby's leading unions have released a shared statement in which they state any player who joins R360 will be banned from playing for their country.
France's home fixture against Ireland will launch the 2026 Six Nations, with the shortened six-week tournament opening on a Thursday for the first time.
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