Italy 18-15 Scotland: Hosts grind out Six Nations win to pile pressure on Gregor Townsend

Pressure mounted on Gregor Townsend as Scotland suffered a disastrous Guinness Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.
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Scotland vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026 Prediction: AI rates chances of another potential upset

Google’s Gemini AI arrives at a similar conclusion, assigning Scotland a roughly 65% chance of victory. While acknowledging Italy’s recent win over Scotland in the qualifiers, Gemini describes Scotland as “the statistically safer bet for this specific stage.”

Under-pressure Scotland slip to costly Italy loss in Six Nations

Italy v Scotland live: Scots slip to costly defeat as Azzurri hang on for memorable Six Nations win - Italy 18-15 Scotland: The Azzurri clung on for almost 30 phases at the end to ramp up the heat on

Why is Duhan van der Merwe not playing for Scotland against Italy?

DUHAN van der Merwe is one of Scotland’s most lethal finishers – but will MISS the opening of the Six Nations. Scotland begin their hunt for a first Six Nations by travelling to the

Italy 18-15 Scotland: Have your say

Scotland are facing a washout of a Six Nations campaign after suffering a dispiriting opening loss to Italy in rain-soaked Rome. Read the full match report here. Let us know your thoughts here.

Italy reshuffle team for Scotland test as injury toll bites

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.