Italy Stun Sloppy Scotland in Rain-Soaked Rome Thriller

Italy 18-15 Scotland Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Round 1 – Stadio Olimpico, February 7, 2026 In a match played in biblical downpours that turned the Eternal City pitch into a quagmire, Italy delivered a statement win to kick off their 2026 Six Nations campaign, grinding out an 18-15 victory over a error-prone Scotland side. The Azzurri’s heroic late defence sealed a richly deserved triumph – their first opening-round success since 2013 – and reclaimed the Cuttitta Cup in the process.

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