Here’s the latest on Italy vs Scotland.
Italy edged Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations opener in Rome, with the match played in heavy rain and difficult conditions. This result keeps Italy competitive and piles pressure on Scotland’s coach, Gregor Townsend.[2][4]
Highlights include Louis Lynagh scoring a try and Paolo Garbisi adding a key penalty; Scotland struggled with discipline and set-piece accuracy in the conditions.[3][4]
Reaction focus centers on Scotland’s slow start to the championship and their ability to rebound in upcoming games, while Italy will hope to build on a promising Autumn campaign.[2][3]
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Italy 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.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.orgScotland began their 2026 Six Nations campaign in the worst possible manner with a 18-15 defeat to Italy in heavy Rome rain.
www.skysports.comWinger 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 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.ukFollow reaction as Scotland falter in an Six Nations opener defeat in Rome.
www.bbc.comScotland 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.co.ukRumours swirl over Gregor Townsend’s future ahead of Rome opener against injury-hit Azzurri
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