Italy hold off Scotland to record first home win in 11 years

Italy held on despite intense late pressure to secure their first Six Nations home win since 2013 as Scotland’s title hopes were all but ended by an abject second-half collapse in Rome. The Azzurri had lost 26 home games in the Six Nations since that last win over Ireland – and had lost 13 in a row overall against the Scots.

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Ireland continue winning streak with nervy win over Italy

Ireland remain on course for a 2023 Six Nations Grand Slam, but made heavy weather of a 34-20 Round 3 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The visitors scored five tries while also having a further two ruled out for knock-ons, but they regularly allowed Italy back into a contest they appeared in control of.

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