England 47-24 Italy

England v Italy Match Reports

England scored seven tries as they comfortably beat Italy 47-24 at the Allianz Stadium. An entertaining first half saw England score three tries through Tom Willis, Tommy Freeman and Ollie Sleightholme. But Italy stayed in the contest, trailing 21-17 at half-time thanks to tries from Ange Capuozzo and Ross Vintcent. After the break, Marcus Smith ran clear to score England's fourth try and secure a bonus point. Moments later, Tom Curry drove across the line to further extend the home side's lead. Sleightholme got his second and England's sixth try in the 53rd minute as the game slipped away from Italy. The match then entered a flat period before Tommaso Menoncello got a try back for the visitors in the 71st minute. Ben Earl ensured that the match ended on a high note for England with his try in the final minute wrapping up a convincing victory. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy
• BBC: England score seven tries in convincing win over Italy
• Independent: England unlock new attacking dimension to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
• Daily Mail: Hosts boost Six Nations title hopes with seven-try thrashing as Steve Borthwick's side at last turn on the substance and style
• Sky Sports: Hosts roar to Six Nations bonus-point win after Azzurri second-half capitulation
• England Rugby: England move second with bonus-point win over Italy