Six Nations: Scotland win 90-point thriller to enter title race and Italy stun England
Rugby Union Weekly
BBC
4.6 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 7 March 2026
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Chris Jones and Matt Dawson reflect on an extraordinary day in the Six Nations.
England beaten 23-18 by Italy in Rome - England's third loss in a row, and first ever defeat to Italy. What's gone wrong since the Autumn Internationals and where does this leave Steve Borthwick?
They're also joined by Johnnie Beattie who saw Scotland run riot against France, 50-40 at Murrayfield, which means Scotland, Ireland and France all have the chance to lift the trophy next Saturday.
TIMECODES:
00:13 - Greatest day in Six Nations history? 06:48 - Italy punish England 13:00 - Italy captain Michele Lamaro 17:12 - England head coach Steve Borthwick 20:39 - What next for England 32:01 - Chris, Matt and Johnnie Beattie reflect on Scotland's big win 43:45 - Gregor Townsend speaks to Sonja McLaughlan 50:06 - Super Saturday set up perfectly
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| 0:41.4 | Right, Rugby Union Weekly, Stadio Olimpico in the Eternal City at 20 to 9 local time. |
| 0:48.6 | The jubilant Italian fans have streamed out into the Roman night after one of the most, if not the most famous days in Italian rugby history. |
| 0:59.1 | Italy 23 England 18 on one Matt Dawson of the most famous days in six nations history. |
| 1:05.9 | This 2026 championship which continues to dumbfound, compel, captivate, whatever it might be. |
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