Rugby Union Weekly - Six Nations: Scotland win 90-point thriller to enter title race and Italy stun England

Download Six Nations: Scotland win 90-point thriller to enter title race and Italy stun England

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

Published on Saturday, 7th March 2026.

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