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

‘Toughest’ Italy Test can be defining moment for England, says Jamie George

Jamie George is braced for England’s ‘toughest ever’ Test against Italy but believes the Six Nations clash can be the defining moment for this team

Scotland hoping to party like it’s 1999 and thwart France’s title ambitions

The hosts must conjure the spirit of their last title triumph, 27 years ago, when the sides meet at Murrayfield

Borthwick’s Six Nations spring clean makes a fresher-looking mix but raises questions over logic

Will it be the players’ fault if a slightly cobbled together England goes down in Roman flames after a selection that suggests the head coach’s patience snapped?

Borthwick says England failed to meet ‘unwavering standards’ after axing players

Steve Borthwick has wielded the axe and made 12 changes to his England team to face Italy in the Six Nations

Again we dare to wonder if this is Italy’s time – because England’s confidence looks shot

Italy matched France physically, and while England have never lost to the Azzurri, Saturday is a Six Nations chance as good as any for the hosts

Borthwick plans England overhaul with Fin Smith expected to start against Italy

Steve Borthwick is ready to overhaul his England side for the Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday, with Fin Smith expected to start at No 10

Already on the plane or left at home? How England’s Rugby World Cup squad is shaping up

Steve Borthwick started the Six Nations with a settled squad but three matches in and the journey to Australia 2027 has become a harder selection equation

Steve Borthwick turns to 2003 World Cup heroes for Six Nations inspiration

Steve Borthwick has turned to England’s 2003 World Cup-winning heroes to arrest his side’s drastic decline after Alex Mitchell was ruled out

Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep

Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed

England’s zombies have rapidly descended into collective brain fog in Six Nations

After their poorest pair of tournament performances in years, Steve Borthwick’s project is inevitably under scrutiny

France 33-8 Italy: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

France score five tries to blow Italy away and take comfortable lead at the top of the Six Nations table.

Bielle-Biarrey and France power past Italy to keep Six Nations grand slam plans on track

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored in a record eighth consecutive Six Nations match in France’s 33-8 Six Nations victory against Italy