Rugby Union Weekly Six Nations: Scotland win 90-point thriller to enter title race and Italy stun England
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Mar 7, 2026 
Johnnie Beattie, former Scotland flanker and commentator who reported live from Murrayfield. He recounts Scotland’s 50-40 classic against France and the electric atmosphere. Short takes cover Scotland’s lineout, scrum and relentless pressure. Also discussed: Italy’s shock win over England and how results have thrown the title race wide open.
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Italy's Historic First Win Over England
- Italy recorded their first-ever win over England with a 23-18 victory in Rome.
- Matt Dawson and Chris Jones described the moment as possibly the biggest day in Italian rugby history, highlighting the jubilant crowd and the changing-room euphoria mentioned on-air.
Scotland's 50 Point Rout Reshaped The Championship
- Scotland's 50-40 win over France blew the Six Nations title race wide open and eclipsed other big moments of the day.
- Chris Jones called it one of the greatest Scotland performances ever, noting it disrupted pre-match predictions and reshaped the championship table.
Discipline Losses Undermined England's Control
- Yellow cards derailed England's game control and forced constrained substitutions.
- Steve Borthwick and the hosts noted Sam Underhill's and Maro Itoje's time off-field disrupted leadership, bench use, and ultimately momentum after England had been leading.