BEN O’Keeffe is set to take charge of Italy vs Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Italy will be hoping to secure a massive win over the Scots, as they look to avoid a Wooden Spoon in

ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Winger Louis Lynagh scored one try and made another as Italy edged Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations Championship opener at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, a match played in torrential rain that limited the ability of both sides to attack.

Scotland 15 (Jack Dempsey, George Horne tries; Finn Russell conversion, penalty). HT: 15-7 Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Captain Michele Lamaro believes Italy have changed perceptions and are now taken more seriously by other teams in the Six Nations. While they have finished fifth in the past two years, Italy won twice in 2024 - only the third time they have racked up two wins in the competition.

The Cuttitta Cup is one of rugby’s newest and most emotionally charged trophies that one of Scotland or Italy will lift in Rome on Saturday

Italy, who had had a promising Autumn campaign, adapted so much better to the dreadful weather and pitch conditions and were clinical when chances presented themselves, particularly in the opening quarter.

Gonzalo Quesada has named his team for the 2026 Italy Six Nations squad’s opening match against Scotland in Rome on Saturday 7 February.

Every match of the tournament will be shown live across BBC and ITV platforms. Italy v Scotland will be live streamed on BBC iPlayer for free. Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.