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.
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.
Scotland blew the Six Nations title race wide open with a record 50-40 bonus‑point victory over France at a rejoicing Murrayfield.
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...
Scotland left it late to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory for three years, edging in front with five minutes to play to seal a 26-23 victory in Cardiff.
Hear the thoughts of all four camps as England face Ireland and Scotland play Wales in Cardiff in the third round of the Six Nations on Saturday...
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