Marcus Smith, square peg in round hole, still provides spark Borthwick needs

Smith, an early substitute and out of position at full-back, delivered key moments to inspire victory over Italy

Antoine Dupont faces long spell out with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments

The France captain, Antoine Dupont, has said he will be out for ‘a few months’ after rupturing knee ligaments in the Six Nations win over Ireland

England 47-24 Italy: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Ollie Sleightholme and and Fin Smith shone for the hosts while Ross Vintcent stood out for the Azzurri

England 47-24 Italy: Six Nations 2025 – as it happened

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice as England got a bonus-point victory to boost their slim hopes of snatching the Six Nations title

Seven-try England maintain Six Nations title hopes with emphatic win over Italy

Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries in a 47-24 win against Italy, a result which moved England up to second in the Six Nations table with a round to go

Galthié’s gamble with lopsided bench pays off for France as Ireland unravel

Team’s pack of forwards made the difference with the champions unable to cope with their power and speed

Fabien Galthié fears Antoine Dupont suffered ‘serious’ injury against Ireland

France head coach demands ‘an explanation’ while Ireland’s Simon Easterby said it was ‘just a rugby incident’

Scotland 35-29 Wales: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

A victory at Murrayfield still left questions about Scotland’s performance

Scotland produce performance of extremes but survive Wales fightback

Scotland showed their brilliance and their familiar failings in a 35-29 win over Wales at Murrayfield

All the ingredients but no signature dish: England’s attack seeks sizzle

After unconvincing back-to back victories England need to find a cutting edge against Italy

Ireland 27-42 France: Six Nations – as it happened

France turned on the power in the second half to score a dominant victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

France take Six Nations title race to the wire with thumping win over Ireland

Ireland’s championship hopes lie in tatters after a crushing 42-27 defeat at home to France

Thunder, lightning and three-peat hopes: Ireland and France put it all on the line

Saturday’s showdown in Dublin promises a ‘go hard or go home’ treat that could even surpass 2023’s classic

I feel for Marcus Smith: Borthwick was never prepared to build team around him

Marcus’s style of play is in complete conflict with how the England head coach sees the game