England spiral to another Six Nations defeat which raises far-reaching questions about their direction 18 months out from the Rugby World Cup.
Italy had lost to England in 32 previous Test meetings
Italy (10) 23
Tries: Menoncello, Marin Cons: P Garbisi 2 Pens: P Garbisi (3)
England (12) 18
Tries: Freeman, Roebuck Cons: F Smith Pens: F Smith (2)
Italy 23-18 England: Six Nations 2026 – as it happened
Italy claim historic first victory over England as Borthwick’s men are rattled in Rome
Make no mistake, this is now a full blown crisis for England and Borthwick | Gerard Meagher
Italy v England: Six Nations 2026 – live
Steve Borthwick under increasing scrutiny after England lose to Italy for first time
Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages | Robert Kitson
The Breakdown | Again we dare to wonder if this is Italy’s time – because England’s confidence looks shot
Rugby, l’Italia scrive la storia: Inghilterra sconfitta per la prima volta 23-18
‘Toughest’ Italy Test can be defining moment for England, says Jamie George
‘Sometimes you need to blow the lid off’: England confident of Rome response
