Italy stopped Scotland's last-gasp charge to hang on for a precious Six Nations win by 18-15 at a rain-soaked Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Scotland used its last scoring chance, two minutes after the fulltime hooter,

Pressure mounted on Gregor Townsend as Scotland suffered a disastrous Guinness Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.

The conditions in Rome were apocalyptic and the mood around the Scotland side now cannot be much brighter: an opening-weekend defeat by Italy, doubts swirling about the future of head coach Gregor Townsend,

Scotland 15 (Jack Dempsey, George Horne tries; Finn Russell conversion, penalty). HT: 15-7 Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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An injury-hampered Italy have been forced to reshuffle their side for their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday, but will still have a trio of players earn their 50th caps.

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Gregor Townsend says report linking him to Newcastle Red Bulls after 2027 World Cup pure speculation; Townsend shakes up starting line-up for Scotlands first match of 2026 Six Nations against Italy in Rome on Saturday with Blair Kinghorn,