It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.
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.
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.
Relive the best of the action from Ireland's bonus-point victory over Wales, where Andy Farrell's side claimed a 27-17 win to keep their slim Six Nations hopes alive.
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...
Fin Smith will start for England in the Six Nations against Italy on Saturday amid a major selection overhaul.
England's Ben Earl says certain members of the squad admitted they have not been "pulling their weight" amid a disappointing string of results in the Six Nations.
Never in the 142-year history of the Six Nations championship has a side clinched three titles outright in succession. Ireland had that chance in 2025 but blew it. How?
The law trials and rule innovations being debuted and continued during the 2025 Six Nations…
We take a look at what is still to play for as the 2024 Six Nations Championship reaches its conclusion.
England coach Felix Jones won 13 caps for Ireland but now he is plotting their downfall as Six Nations champions visit Twickenham.
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