RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy

Steve Borthwick has received the backing of Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but Austin Healey has called for his sacking

Steve Borthwick under increasing scrutiny after England lose to Italy for first time

Steve Borthwick is coming under pressure after he became the first England head coach to lose to Italy

Make no mistake, this is now a full-blown crisis for England and Borthwick

The humiliation in Rome means it is now three defeats in a row for England, each more soul-destroying than the last

Gregor Townsend keeps his cool after Scotland topple France to stay in title hunt

Gregor Townsend remained ice cool after Scotland’s exhilarating seven-try victory over France, playing down the result which kept them in the title hunt

Italy 23-18 England: Six Nations 2026 – as it happened

Italy defeated England for the first time with a late try as Steve Borthwick’s men reached a new low in Rome

Italy claim historic first victory over England as Borthwick’s men are rattled in Rome

At the 33rd time of asking Italy finally beat England, claiming a 23-18 Six Nations victory in Rome

Scotland 50 – 40 France: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

A stunning victory for Scotland in a thirteen try classic at Murrayfield.

Scotland stun France in 50-40 thriller to throw Six Nations title race wide open

France and Scotland head into next weekend’s Six Nations finale level on points at the top after a remarkable 50-40 victory for the home side at Murrayfield

England’s aerial prowess is no longer a secret and Borthwick’s men have been overtaken

Steve Borthwick has reacted in the best way after two demoralising defeats and they need a fast start in Italy

Ireland 27 – 17 Wales: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

A bonus point win for Ireland kept them in the Triple Crown and Championship hunt

Osborne and wobbly Crowley finish off Wales to keep Ireland in Six Nations hunt

Wales gave Ireland a fright but Andy Farrell’s team came through the battle to win 27-17

Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages

England have beaten the Azzurri in all 32 meetings over the last 35 years but that record could slip in Rome on Saturday

Scotland sense chance against France to end cycle of brilliance and despair

Murrayfield as underdogs is a scenario Scotland like, and a third successive win would set up a perfect Six Nations finale

‘Sometimes you need to blow the lid off’: England confident of Rome response

England pledge to ‘physical intensity’ in Italy on Saturday after successive defeats by Scotland and Ireland

Wales can fly against Ireland if they dump their Six Nations baggage

Thinking only of winning may have a detrimental effect on Tandy’s side, according to sports psychologist Stephen McIvor