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

Latest updates from Six Nations as Marcus Smith dropped to the bench - Can Steve Borthwick’s side secure a third consecutive win?

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 And the game is set to be refereed by an official who was withdrawn from his duties after he took charge of England’s Autumn Nations Series victory over France in 2020.

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,

Preview, team news and match facts as England continue their quest for a first Six Nations title since 2020 when they host Italy on Sunday.

England and Italy first met in the Six Nations in 2000, when England ran out 59-12 winners, and the following year at Twickenham the scoreline was even more emphatic as the hosts claimed a record 80-23 success.

How to watch England v Italy in the 2025 Six Nations on Sunday 9 March, with details of live streams, TV channels and free options around the world.

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 weeken

England captain Maro Itoje is adamant criticism of his side's attack is misplaced as they look to maintain their Six Nations title challenge

England's recalled inside centre Fraser Dingwall can do for Steve Borthwick's side what Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has done for Manchester City, according to scrum-half Alex Mitchell.