England has kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri.

England welcome Italy to Twickenham this afternoon for their final home fixture of the 2025 Six Nations. It’s been a rather strange campaign so far for Steve Borthwick’s inconsistent side, who led at half-time away in Ireland in round one before being blown away thereafter but ensuring a late bonus point,

England need to find the tries to stave off another cliff-hanger conclusion against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Job done for England and job done for Marcus Smith as Steve Borthwick’s side kept themselves in the Six Nations title race. Smith was dropped to the bench for this fixture with boss Borthwick saying this week he was relishing seeing him run against tired Italians.