2025 Six Nations preview: Red Roses v Italy
Everything you need to know as the Red Roses host Italy in the first round of the 2025 Women's Six Nations.
John Mitchell's side will head to York with confidence as Six Nations Champions, a title the Red Roses have held since 2019.
They kick off the campaign having won all 17 of their previous Six Nations matches against Italy. They last played at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, where the Red Roses won 48-0.
Currently ranked number one in the world, the Red Roses will look to maintain their winning streak against Italy at the LNER Community Stadium this weekend.
Where | LNER Community Stadium, York |
When | Sunday 23 March |
Kick-off | 15:00 |
Where to watch | BBC Sport |
Last time out
Previous encounters
2024: Italy 0-48 England
2023: England 68-5 Italy
2022: Italy 0-74 England
2021: Italy 3-67 England
2020: Italy 0-54 England