4 h. ago Drone flying Palestine flag hovers over Twickenham during England and Italy Six Nations match

A drone carrying a Palestinian flag hovered over Twickenham Stadium during England’s Six Nations rugby match against Italy.

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25 h. ago England player ratings vs Italy: Tom Curry ferocious as Ollie Sleightholme takes chance to show threat

England run in seven tries in a more encouraging display of attacking intent

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25 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations as England seal big win to stay in title hunt

England 47-24 Italy: A superb attacking display from Steve Borthwick’s side kept their title hopes alive heading into the final weekend

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25 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE! Six Nations result and updates after big Twickenham win

Five tries in entertaining opening 40 minutes at Twickenham

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25 h. ago England unlock new attacking dimension to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

England 47-24 Italy: Elliot Daly and Marcus Smith helped the hosts cut loose on their way to seven tries

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26 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE! Six Nations latest score and rugby updates after Sleightholme try

Five tries in entertaining opening 40 minutes at Twickenham

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26 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE: Score and updates from Six Nations as hosts cut loose in high

Can Steve Borthwick’s side secure a third consecutive win?

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26 h. ago England star in tears after going down 'like he'd been shot' in freak injury

Ollie Lawrence was forced off with an injury after just seven minutes of England's Six Nations clash with Italy, with the centre looking close to tears as he left the field

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27 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE: Score and updates from Six Nations as Marcus Smith on early after injury

Can Steve Borthwick’s side secure a third consecutive win?

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27 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE! Six Nations latest score and rugby updates after Willis try

England have not lost any of their previous 31 matches against Italy

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28 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE: Latest updates from Six Nations as Marcus Smith dropped to the bench

Can Steve Borthwick’s side secure a third consecutive win?

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29 h. ago England vs Italy LIVE! Six Nations latest score and rugby updates today

Bonus-point win would leave England firmly in the Six Nations title battle

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34 h. ago England v Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrew Brace?

Cardiff-born Brace represents the Irish Rugby Football Union

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35 h. ago How to watch England vs Italy FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations rugby today

Red Rose looking to put on emphatic display in final home game

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56 h. ago Sub role for Smith and George joins 100 club – England v Italy talking points

Italy have never beaten England in 31 previous meetings.

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59 h. ago England put only unbeaten Six Nations record on the line as they boast 25

England against Italy is the only fixture in the history of the Six Nations that has a 100 percent record with the English winning every game they've ever played as their rivalry reignites this weekend

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3 d. ago Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy

England retain slim hope of winning Six NationsItoje: ‘It’s not going to be a straightforward game’Maro Itoje has called on his England side to put Italy to the sword on Sunday before worrying about a bumper points haul that could boost their hopes of clinching the Six Nations title.England go in search of a third straight victory of this year’s championship and are hot favourites to do so, having never lost to the Azzurri. Both their recent victories, against France and Scotland, were secured by a solitary point, however, with question marks raised over their clunky attack. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The time for patience is over – England must finally deliver a complete Six Nations performance

Steve Borthwick’s side have a golden opportunity to end the Six Nations with four wins from five but performances have to come alongside results with Italy and Wales lying in wait

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3 d. ago England vs Italy prediction: Don’t Expect Runaway England Win

Follow our Six Nations betting tips as England host Italy at Twickenham on Sunday

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3 d. ago Six Nations proves a beacon of light, hope and escapism amid global moral surrender | Emma John

In a world run by bullies, with sports subsumed by greed, England v Italy – never mind Ireland v France – offers comfortI recently caught myself telling someone I couldn’t wait for England’s Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday, which seemed a bit, well, enthusiastic. Clearly, rugby fans of all stripes will be salivating at Saturday’s key clash between Ireland and France. It’s a bit less usual to get excited at the kind of historical mismatch which, in the past, I might have watched as highlights, late in the evening, when I already knew the result.Is it because I expect the action to be good? Uncertain. Italy pushed England close last year and dominated Wales in Rome last month, which salts the dish. The home team need a sizeable win – four tries for the bonus point – to stay in the title hunt, which raises the question of whether Steve Borthwick’s reformatted backline can finally cut loose and run in a cricket score. Or will Italy bounce back from a drubbing at the hands of t...

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