TIt all comes down to today for France, Ireland and England rugby teams as all three can win the 2025 Six Nations Championship if things go their way.
Ireland needs a big in over Italy in the first game of the day at 10:15 a.m. ET as the Irish travel to Rome. Meanwhile, England travels to bitter rival Wales for a showdown at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales at 12:45 p.m. ET.
Finally, France faces Scotland in the last game of the day at 4 p.m. ET with the most uncomplicated, at least on paper, scenario: win and they are the Six Nations Champions.
Can Ireland bounce back after a shocking loss to France in Round 4? Can England win its first Six Nations since 2017? Or will France get by a talented Scotland team looking to pull off the upset today?
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Razor Thin!
Ireland appears to have scored a try from some incredible power and footwork from James Lowe, who finds Gus McCarthy, but the referees adjudged that he was in touch. Replays do not appear to support this decision, but Italy go quickly with their lineout, and we play on.
Far From Pristine
This past ten minutes has been stop-start, to say the least. Ireland makes a big change here with hattrick hero Dan Sheehan departing with young Gus McCarthy coming onto the pitch and immediately has a big line-out throw-in.
Another Huge Moment – Min 66
Another Irish great on for his final test match, Conor Murray enters the fray just moments after Sam Prendergast and Jack Boyle come onto the pitch in place of Jack Crowley and Andrew Porter respectively.
TRY! Stephen Varney – Min 63
What a try! Ange Capuozzo’s electric pace causes Ireland a world of trouble! The winger chips forward, Mack Hansen appears to have it tidied up, only to have the ball bounce awkwardly out of his clutches. Allan nails the touchline conversion. This is far from over! ITA 17 – IRE 22.
TRY! Dan Sheehan – Min 57
Ireland’s hooker claims a hattrick from a superb crossfield kick from Gibson-Park to Mack Hansen who pops the ball back down to Sheehan! Bonus point secured. Ireland is doing what it needs to do to ensure it remains in the Championship race. Crowley misses the touchline conversion – ITA 10 – IRE 22.
NO TRY!
This is one of the moments that truly frustrates rugby fans – the TMO calls back the try for a marginal and unclear knock on from Caelan Doris phases before the try. Referee Luke Pearce confirms that Vintcent will not return but fortunately for Italy it is only a 20-minute red card.
TRY! Hugo Keenan – Min 54
The fullback takes another sweet ball from Jack Crowley to race over for his second try and crucially the bonus point securing score. Crowley nails the conversion, and Ireland has a two-score lead. ITA 10 – IRE 24.
A Historic Moment
One of Ireland’s all time greats Peter O’Mahony gets set to come onto the pitch to a raucous applause from everyone in the stadium.
Yellow Card – Ross Vintcent Min 48
Very poor there from Italy’s number eight Ross Vintcent who departs for a high shot on Hugo Keenan. This one feels likely to be upgraded for a red card – zero mitigation for the backrow. On a positive note for Italy, Lamaro comes back on having served his time in the sin bin.
TRY! Dan Sheehan Again! Min 46
A huge moment for Ireland with Tadhg Furlong trotting onto the park for his first action this Championship. His impact is immediate with the Irish maul barging through the Italians again for another try, this brings Ireland one try short of the bonus point with plenty of time left on the clock. Crowley’s conversion drifts wide at the last second. ITA 10 – IRE 17.
Nearly…
Ireland are really finding their groove early in the second half, James Ryan comes within an inch of getting the ball down. The giant lock attempts to offload to James Lowe who can’t quite get the ball down. We go back for an Irish penalty on the Italian 5m line.
More Like Themselves
Ireland are growing into this contest, the soft passes are starting to stick, Jack Crowley is challenging the line and the wingers are getting their hands on the ball. Dan Sheehan can’t quite bring a pass in from Crowley in a one-one-one situation with Capuozzo on the wing. Nevertheless it is an Italian line-out on their own 5m line.
Second Half Underway
Jack Crowley gets us back underway here in Rome – Italy immediately win a penalty with Caelan Doris being caught blocking the Italian chasers who were trying to compete with Mack Hansen.
Half Time Report
Ireland leads Italy 12-10 at halftime in a tense Six Nations clash at the Stadio Olimpico, with Dan Sheehan’s late try proving crucial after a back-and-forth first half.
Italy struck first in the 12th minute when Monty Ioane finished off a slick attacking move, racing onto Paolo Garbisi’s kick to score. Tommaso Allan added the conversion to give the hosts a 7-0 lead. Ireland responded swiftly, with Hugo Keenan dotting down under the posts after a brilliant Jack Crowley offload. Crowley converted to level the score at 7-7.
Italy continued to trouble the Irish defense, with Martin Page-Relo breaking through, only to be dragged down by Hugo Keenan. Allan edged Italy ahead again with a 32nd-minute penalty after Gary Ringrose was penalized for offside.
Just before halftime, a moment of ill-discipline from Michele Lamaro proved costly. The Italian captain was shown a yellow card for slapping the ball out of Jamison Gibson-Park’s hands, gifting Ireland a prime attacking position. From the ensuing maul, Sheehan crashed over to put the visitors ahead. Crowley, however, missed the conversion, leaving the score at 12-10.
Ireland will look to tighten their defense in the second half, while Italy remains a serious threat on home soil.
TRY! Dan Sheehan – Min 39
That was costly by Lamaro! Just before half-time, the Irish maul races over the Italian line. Directing the action at the back Dan Sheehan pounces. Crowley shanks the conversion – he appeared to be overthinking things using the full shot clock. Crucially, Ireland lead at the break. ITA 10 – IRE 12.
Yellow Card! Michele Lamaro – Min 38
The regular Italian captain knew exactly what he was doing! The flanker knocks the ball out of Jamison Gibson-Park’s hand at the breakdown and is sent to the bin. More crucially Ireland go to the corner.
Penalty – Tomasso Allan – Min 32
Under no real pressure, Ireland conceded a silly penalty through Gary Ringrose, who never gets back onside before picking up a loose ball. Allan drills the kick from a long range and just sneaks over! ITA 10 – IRE 7.
Irish Defence Again Torn Apart
For the second time in this half, Ireland have been torn to pieces from a scrum break. Spotting a gap between Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, Martin Page-Relo races away and nearly breaks free only to be scragged by Hugo Keenan. Nerve wracking times for the defending champions.
Double Injury – Lorenzo Cannone And Seb Negri
A huge hit here for the Italian pack, two backrow players depart in Lorenzo Cannone and Seb Negri who are replaced by regular captain Michele Lamaro and Exeter Chief’s number eight Ross Vintcent.
TRY! Hugo Keenan – Min 23
Jack Crowley, take a bow! The fly half hits a beautiful line before popping an offload to Keenan, who goes in under the posts, and Crowley converts! ITA 7 – IRE 7.
Pretty Disappointing From Ireland
Italy defended really well, with Ireland simply employing a pick-and-go tactic around the breakdown. The pressure is still on here, with Ireland earning a scrum again on the Italian 5m line.
NO TRY!
Bealham is denied through a clear double movement. Ireland will restart right away in the Italian 5-meter line with a penalty, and they tap and go.
TRY! Finlay Bealham -Min 20
Back in contact! Ireland struck from their first real attacking option. Mauling right up the line, Ireland crash over five phases later. Luke Pearce is double-checking with TMO Andrew Jackson.
Injury – Dino Lamb
Italy’s lock Dino Lamb takes a nasty shot to the shoulder at the breakdown. The Harlequin’s man looks to be in quite some pain. The play comes to an end and it’s an Irish penalty just outside the Italian 22m line as scrumhalf Martin Page-Relo is caught offside. Hopefully it is not too serious for Lamb, who is replaced by Nicolo Cannone. Crowley gets the ball right onto the Italian 5m line and Ireland maul right up to the line.
Cutting Ireland Open!
Italy are shredding Ireland here! Tomasso Menoncello makes a huge break between the Irish centres, the centre is having himself a day here! Ireland scramble well and earn a penalty to clear their lines but the home side have come out swinging once again.
TRY! Italy – Min 12
Monty Ioane! Italy strike first! A beautiful offload in midfield from Menoncello before a well-timed kick through by Garbisi allows Ioane to outpace the Irish cover defence and dot down! The home side have exposed this hard, rushing Irish defence and Tomasso Allan drills the conversion! ITA 7 – IRE 0.
Near Calamity!
Jamison Gibson-Park! The Irish scrumhalf picks up a loose ball and tries to find an inside runner only to find Italian prop Fischetti who boots the ball deep. Robbie Henshaw just holds of Ange Capuozzo to dot down and allow Ireland to have a goal line drop out.
First Scrum
Six minutes in and we have the first scrum! Italy earn a free kick with Ireland going early. The Azzurri launch an attack but immediately lose possession. One minute later, Ireland worked their way into Italy’s half but conceded a penalty, and the home side kicked back into the Irish half.
Kick-Off
Italy get us underway and Hugo Keenan returns the kick before Ireland clear their lines. Italy are on the attack inside their own half.
Opera At The Rugby
Wow! The hosts delivered the anthems in a way only they could, with an opera performance for both sides. We are now moments away from kick-off.
The Teams Are On The Pitch
The cameras pan to Irish legends Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray who will wear the green jersey for the last time today. Both men have at times been the best in the world in their respective positions and are true legends of Munster and Irish Rugby. Fittingly O’Mahony whispers a quiet word in his provincial teammate Jack Crowley’s ears, the flyhalf will be the centre of attention today in his first start this Championship.
Italy Vs. Ireland Rugby Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 10:15 a.m. ET on March 15 at Stadio Olimpico in Roma, Italy.
How To Watch Italy Vs. Ireland Rugby
The 2025 Six Nations Championship will be streaming on Peacock in the United States.
In France, the UK, and Ireland, the Six Nations will stream for free on various outlets (France TV, ITV, BBC, RTÉ and Virgin Media).
Wales Vs. England Rugby Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 12:45 p.m. ET on March 15 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
How To Watch Wales Vs. England Rugby
The 2025 Six Nations Championship will be streaming on Peacock in the United States.
In France, the UK, and Ireland, the Six Nations will stream for free on various outlets (France TV, ITV, BBC, RTÉ and Virgin Media).
France Vs. Scotland Rugby Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 15 at Stade de France in Paris, France.
How To Watch France Vs. Scotland Rugby
The 2025 Six Nations Championship will be streaming on Peacock in the United States.
In France, the UK, and Ireland, the Six Nations will stream for free on various outlets (France TV, ITV, BBC, RTÉ and Virgin Media).
Six Nations 2025 Table
- France: W 4, D 0, L 0, PF 183, PA 77, DIFF +106, BP 4, Pts 16
- England: W 3, D 0, L 1, PF 111, PA 91, DIFF +20, BP 3, Pts 15
- Ireland: W 3, D 0, L 1, PF 113, PA 100, DIFF +13, BP 2, Pts 14
- Scotland: W 2, D 0, L 2, PF 99, PA 96, DIFF +3, BP 3, Pts 11
- Italy: W 1, D 0, L 3, PF 89, PA 166, DIFF -77, BP 0, Pts 6
- Wales: W 0, D 0, L 4, PF 62, PA 127, DIFF -65, BP 3, Pts 3
World Rugby Rankings 2025
Six Nations 2025 Schedule
Round 1
- Jan. 31 – France vs. Wales – 3:15 p.m. ET
- Feb. 1 – Scotland vs. Italy – 9:15 a.m. ET
- Feb. 1 – Ireland vs. England – 11:45 a.m. ET
Round 2
- Feb. 8 – Italy vs. Wales – 9:15 a.m. ET
- Feb. 8 – England vs. France – 11:45 a.m. ET
- Feb. 9 – Scotland vs. Ireland – 10 a.m. ET
Round 3
- Feb. 22 – Wales vs. Ireland – 9:15 a.m. ET
- Feb. 22 – England vs. Scotland – 11:45 a.m. ET
- Feb. 23 – Italy vs. France – 10 a.m. ET
Round 4
- March 8 – Ireland vs. France – 9:15 a.m. ET
- March 8 – Scotland vs. Wales – 11:45 a.m. ET
- March 9 – England vs. Italy – 11 a.m. ET
Round 5
- March 15 – Italy vs. Ireland – 10:15 a.m. ET
- March 15 – Wales vs. England – 12:45 p.m. ET
- March 15 – France vs. Scotland – 4 p.m. ET
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