England overpowers Italy 47-24 in Six Nations rugby to keep alive title chances ahead of final round

England's Marcus Smith dives over the line to score a try during the Six Nations rugby match between England and Italy at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday, March 9, 2025.

England's Marcus Smith dives over the line to score a try during the Six Nations rugby match between England and Italy at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)


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LONDON — England has kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri. The tournament's final round is on Saturday. England is in second place and a point behind France ahead of their matches against Wales away and Scotland at home, respectively. France will be guaranteed the title with a bonus-point victory over the Scots in Paris. England at least has a chance of the title after securing a third straight win in this year's Six Nations. This one was by a landslide after one-point nailbiters against France and Scotland.

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