6 h. ago That was much more like it from England, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD, but why didn't they go for the jugular?

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Job done for England. A bonus-point victory over Italy was absolutely required and that was delivered. More importantly Twickenham wanted entertainment.

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14 h. ago How Ollie Lawrence’s ‘devastating’ early injury affected England in Italy win

Talismanic centre Lawrence was carted off after just eight minutes and fly half Fin Smith admits the injury blow discombobulated England

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15 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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15 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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18 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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19 h. ago England v Italy referee Andrew Brace was attacked and sent vile death threats after Twickenham incident

The Welsh-born official is the man in the middle for this afternoon's match

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19 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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25 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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25 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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46 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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49 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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62 h. ago Maro Itoje hits back at England critics as they seek strong Six Nations finish

Steve Borthwick’s side remain in title contention but they sit fourth in the try-scoring table.

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62 h. 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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