Italy 31-29 Scotland

Italy v Scotland Match Reports

Italy fought back to beat Scotland 31-29 in front of a sell-out crowd at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The Scots made a confident start scoring three first-half tries through Zander Fagerson, Kyle Steyn and Pierre Schoeman. But the home side stayed in touch with a try from Juan Ignacio Brex, plus penalty kicks from Paolo Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo, to trail 22-16 at the break. Louis Lynagh got a try for Italy early in the second half to bring the hosts within a single point. Italy then took the lead just before the hour mark when replacement Stephen Varney squeezed over the line. Garbisi converted a third penalty kick to extend Italy's lead as the match entered the final 10 minutes. Sam Skinner gave Scotland hope in the 78th minute when he scored under the posts and Finn Russell quickly converted. The visitors pushed hard for a match-winning score, but Italy held firm for a rare Six Nations victory. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp
• BBC: Scottish title hopes over as Italy end home drought with dramatic win
• Guardian: Varney stuns Scotland as Italy end home winless streak in Six Nations thriller
• Daily Mail: Azzurri claim their first home Six Nations win in NINE YEARS after surviving late onslaught - as Gregor Townsend's men see slim title hopes fade
• Sky Sports: Azzurri make landmark statement with Six Nations victory over Scotland
• ESPN: Italy fight back in Rome for famous victory over Scotland
• Scotsman: Scotland title hopes dashed as Italy end 11-year wait for Six Nations victory in Rome
• Scottish Rugby: Match Report: Italy 31-29 Scotland