England

47 - 24

Full Time

Italy

England vs Italy

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

England go for goal with Fin Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Ben Earl

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Earl bursts through to advance the England attack.

80'

Ben Curry sets up the try.

80'

Ange Capuozzo comes on.

76'

Matt Gallagher comes off.

76'

England decide to make a substitution, with Ted Hill getting some game time.

73'

England decide to make a substitution, with Fraser Dingwall being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Tommaso Menoncello scores the try from close range.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Martin Page-Relo.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Manuel Zuliani took full advantage.

70'

Italy make a substitution with Tommaso Allan coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Ange Capuozzo coming off.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Riccardo Favretto coming on.

68'

Italy make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming off.

68'

England sub Jack van Poortvliet comes onto the field.

63'

Alex Mitchell departs for England.

63'

Ben Earl comes on for England.

59'

Ted Hill leaves the field.

59'

Joe Heyes comes on for England.

59'

Will Stuart leaves the field.

59'

Fin Baxter comes on for England.

59'

Ellis Genge leaves the field.

59'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Italy.

59'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Ben Curry as they get over the gainline!

56'

Martin Page-Relo comes on for Italy.

55'

Stephen Varney leaves the field.

55'

Ted Hill comes on for England.

55'

Tom Curry leaves the field.

55'

Luke Cowan-Dickie comes on.

53'

Jamie George comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by England results in a try for Ollie Sleightholme.

52'

What a run here by Ollie Sleightholme as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Jamie George.

52'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

50'

Ross Vintcent comes off.

50'

Manuel Zuliani comes on.

50'

Michele Lamaro comes off.

50'

Gianmarco Lucchesi comes on.

50'

Giacomo Nicotera comes off.

50'

Chandler Cunningham-South comes on.

50'

Ben Earl comes off.

50'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari getting some game time.

47'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Marco Riccioni being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for England.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tom Curry dots the ball down from close range.

46'

England make a substitution with Ben Curry coming on.

44'

England make a substitution with Tom Willis coming off.

44'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for England.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Marcus Smith from scoring that try!

43'

Marcus Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tom Curry played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by England is finished off by Ollie Sleightholme, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by England has led to Ollie Sleightholme being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Marcus Smith sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by England has led to Ollie Chessum being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Italy ends with a try for Ross Vintcent.

31'

Spellbinding play by Ange Capuozzo is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Ange Capuozzo breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Tommy Freeman gathers the kick to score the try for England.

26'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

26'

Elliot Daly played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Earl bursts through to advance the England attack.

24'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Paolo Garbisi as they hook it left.

23'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

14'

Try

What a kick! Ange Capuozzo takes full advantage to score for Italy.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ange Capuozzo took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Monty Ioane is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Juan Ignacio Brex took full advantage.

13'

Marcus Smith comes on for England.

Ollie Lawrence leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

England are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tom Willis touching down.

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Elliot Daly goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England v Italy 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 9th March 2025, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Peacock 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

England win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Earl

47 - 24

80'

Garbisi

71'

42 - 24

Menoncello

70'

42 - 22

Smith

42 - 17

52'

Sleightholme

40 - 17

52'

Smith

35 - 17

47'

Curry

33 - 17

46'

Smith

28 - 17

44'

Smith

26 - 17

43'

Half Time

Garbisi

38'

21 - 17

Smith

21 - 14

35'

Sleightholme

19 - 14

34'

Garbisi

31'

14 - 14

Vintcent

31'

14 - 12

Smith

14 - 7

27'

Freeman

12 - 7

26'

Garbisi

14'

7 - 7

Capuozzo

13'

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Willis

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

England

87%

Draw

Italy

12%

Try by Ben Earl

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

England

Italy

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Defence Profile

England

Italy

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

63%

3-6 secs

24%

19%

6+ secs

11%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

76'

78'

79'

England

Italy

England vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Italy in Six Nations Round 4 on Sun 9th March 2025 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on ITV. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:00 EST on Peacock in the US.

England won the last encounter but England are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, England sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Italy holds 10.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with England in position 3 and Italy in position 10 as such England are favourites on paper.

England vs Italy Squads

The official squads for England vs Italy will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.