Here are the latest notable updates from reliable outlets about Italy vs Scotland in Six Nations 2026:
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Scotland survived an almighty scare as they snuffed out a rousing Italy fightback to kick their 2025 Six Nations campaign off with a 31-19 victory at Murrayfield.
www.skysports.comFollow reaction as Scotland falter in an Six Nations opener defeat in Rome.
www.bbc.comFollow reaction as Scotland falter in an Six Nations opener defeat in Rome.
www.bbc.co.ukItaly 18-15 Scotland: The Azzurri clung on for almost 30 phases at the end to ramp up the heat on under-fire Scotland boss Gregor Townsend
www.inkl.comScotland began their 2026 Six Nations campaign in the worst possible manner with a 18-15 defeat to Italy in heavy Rome rain.
www.skysports.comRumours swirl over Gregor Townsend’s future ahead of Rome opener against injury-hit Azzurri
www.standard.co.ukWinger Louis Lynagh scored one try and made another as Italy edged Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations Championship opener at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, a match played in torrential rain that limited the ability of both sides to attack.
www.reuters.comItaly, who had had a promising Autumn campaign, adapted so much better to the dreadful weather and pitch conditions and were clinical when chances presented themselves, particularly in the opening quarter. Scotland’s lineout coughed up ball on at least five occasions, and their scrum was also creaking. Ultimately, despite a frantic finale when Scotland threatened […]
scottishrugby.orgItaly 18-15 Scotland: The Azzurri clung on for almost 30 phases at the end to ramp up the heat on under-fire Scotland boss Gregor Townsend
www.independent.co.uk