In his post-match interview, Italy captain Michele Lamaro succinctly captured the significance of their Six Nations triumph over Scotland in Rome.
RUCK’s 2024 Guinness Six Nations content
Despite enduring intense late pressure, Italy secured their first Six Nations home victory since 2013, effectively ending Scotland's title aspirations due to their dismal second-half performance in Rome.
Having suffered 26 consecutive home defeats in the Six Nations since their last triumph over Ireland, and enduring a 13-match losing streak against Scotland overall, Italy's victory marks a significant breakthrough.
Building on their near-triumph in France in the previous fixture, Gonzalo Quesada's team delivered Scotland's second loss of the championship season
2025 Six Nations fixture confirmed with England handed nightmare start
England will kick off their 2025 Guinness Six Nations campaign with an away match at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland. It's a formidable challenge for Steve Borthwick's team, given Ireland's impressive record of just two defeats in their last 41 home games.
Following the Ireland fixture, Andy Farrell's side will travel to Scotland and Wales, before hosting France in Dublin. They will conclude their campaign with a match against Italy in Rome.
The tournament commences on Friday, 31 January, with France hosting Wales in Paris, with kick-off at 9:15 pm local time. England will play the following day, as Scotland takes on Italy at Murrayfield, as announced by tournament organizers.
2025 Siz Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
- Friday 31 January
- France vs Wales - 8.15pm
- Saturday 1 February
- Scotland vs Italy - 2.15pm
- Ireland vs England - 4.45pm
Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland spins the ball out during the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 21 2020. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
ROUND 2
- Saturday 8 February
- Italy vs Wales - 2.15pm
- England vs France - 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 February
- Scotland vs Ireland - 3pm
ROUND 3
- Saturday 22 February
- Wales vs Ireland - 2.15pm
- England vs Scotland - 4.45pm
- Sunday 23 February
- Italy vs France - 3pm
ROUND 4
- Saturday 8 March
- Ireland vs France - 2.15pm
- Scotland vs Wales - 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 March
- England vs Italy - 3pm
Ollie Lawrence of England is tackled by Tommaso Allan of Italy during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
ROUND 5
- Saturday 15 March
- Italy vs Ireland - 2.15pm
- Wales vs England - 4.45pm
- France vs Scotland - 8pm
Try Celebrations for Ben Earl of England as he goes over for a try despite the tackle of Cameron Winnett of Wales during the Six Nations Match between England and Wales at Twickenham, London on 10 February 2024 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
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