Six Nations title permutations: What France, Ireland and England need to win the championship
Six Nations: Ireland, France taking risks while England's Marcus Smith to be 'unleashed' from bench
France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland
France's hand replaced Ireland's on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. France decisively took over the lead of the championship with a bonus-point victory and can clinch its first title since 2022 in the final round at home next Saturday when it hosts Scotland.

Italy, England and Six Nations

England vs Italy LIVE! Six Nations latest score and rugby updates today
England v Italy: Lineups and latest updates from Six Nations
England v Italy start time and TV channel for Six Nations
England vs Italy LIVE SCORE: Red Rose look to keep Six Nations hopes alive as they welcome Italians to Twickenham
ENGLAND clash with Italy as Steve Borthwick’s side look to keep their Six Nations hopes alive. After two victories over France and Scotland, the English play a third and final Six Nations
England v Italy referee Andrew Brace was attacked and sent vile death threats after Twickenham incident
That match saw England secure a controversial win over France in the Autumn Nations Cup final, with Eddie Jones' side claiming a 22-19 victory as Owen Farrell converted the winning penalty in the second period of extra time.
Six Nations permutations: How England could win title
England v Italy LIVE. France’s stunning win against Ireland in Dublin has blown the Six Nations Championship wide open for the final weekend. Fabien Galthie’s side are now in
England vs Italy referee was withdrawn from action after Twickenham incident
England welcome Italy to Twickenham today as Steve Borthwick’s men go in search of their third Six Nations victory of the year. And the game is set to be refereed by an official who was withdrawn from his duties after he took charge of England’s Autumn Nations Series victory over France in 2020.
Six Nations LIVE! England vs Italy score, match updates and lineups from round four at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
Tune into our live blog below for live commentary from Sundays fourth round Six Nations clash as England welcome Italy to Allianz Stadium Twickenham (3pm kick-off); on Saturday, France put in outstanding second-half display to beat Ireland 42-27 in Dublin,
France captain Dupont has cruciate knee injury
France captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee during Les Bleus' Six Nations win over Ireland on Saturday.
Ben Youngs: ‘Against France and Scotland it was just about winning – but England need to find a better balance’
Now emerging as a considered podcast pundit, England’s most-capped male player reveals how data will be driving Steve Borthwick’s side