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England's worst ever Six Nations? What's gone wrong, why, and what's next after Italy defeat

This was meant to be a Six Nations where England headed into this final weekend chasing a Grand Slam. But things have fallen apart. ESPN answers the big questions ahead of the final weekend.

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Italy 23-18 England: Six Nations 2026 – as it happened

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Italy plunge England into crisis with landmark win

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'I thought we played pretty well' - Earl defends Borthwick

England's Ben Earl has defended Steve Borthwick's record as head coach following their defeat by Italy and claimed that "large parts of their performance were brilliant".

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Six Nations: Scrutiny intensifies on Steve Borthwick as England hit rock bottom on seismic Saturday

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Going down to 13 'hurt us badly' - Borthwick on England defeat

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Italy 23-18 England: Azzurri claim first-ever victory over England in Six Nations to pile misery on Steve Borthwick's men

But the contest swung on the sin‑binnings of Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje, with Leonardo Marin scoring the decisive try while the England captain was off the field as Italy claimed the prized scalp.

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Italy topple England for the first time in Six Nations history

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Italy 23-18 England: Steve Borthwick's side slump to new low as Six Nations campaign takes another twist

'Questions need to be asked about England's strategy' - reaction & analysis after Italy seal historic win

Questions need to be asked about England's strategy' says Matt Dawson after Italy secure first ever win over England at 33rd attempt 'This is a really challenging and tough time' head coach Steve Borthwick tells BBC Sport after Leonardo Marin try clinches historic victory in Rome 'Players have to take responsibility',

Italy make three changes for England game, Capuozzo out and Brex returns

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes to his starting side to face England in their Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday, with fullback Ange Capuozzo out injured while centre Juan Ignacio Brex ‌returns to the team.

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The horror half-hour that cost England against Italy

The horror half-hour that cost England in Six Nations defeat to Italy - Two yellow cards, a handful of missed chances and a soft concession of the match-winning try meant England threw away an eight-p

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England's away-day blues - could they finally lose to Italy?

BBC Sport examines England's struggles as they aim to get their Six Nations back on track against a resurgent Italy in Rome - where they have never lost - on Saturday.

Italy rejoice after claiming first-ever victory against England

Italy pulled off their first-ever win over England at the 33rd attempt with a stunning 23-18 win at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday as the visitors slumped to a third successive Six Nations defeat after Leonardo Marin's try eight minutes from time.

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England forced into late change after Curry injured in warm-up

England forced into late change against Italy after Tom Curry injured in warm-up - Curry was helped off after suffering the injury at the Stadio Olimpico

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'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'

Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, which saw Steve Borthwick's side lose 23-18 in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.