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17 Mar 2025 | 2 min |

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