Italy awarded a free kick for England's pack engaging early. Great chance to relieve the pressure.

Italy defense working extremely well to deny England another try and to force the turn over on their line. Italy put in to the scrum.

Rigoni sent to the bin for a build up of penalties by the visitors.

Home side opt for the scrum off the penalty.

England find themselves camped on Italy's line and the visitors are penalized for being offside at the breakdown.

Great break through the middle of Italy's defense by Hannah Gallagher, giving England important territory.

England using the full width of the pitch in the opening minutes of the half, really stretching Italy's defense.

Back underway here for the second half.

Try on the stroke of half time. Similar to the first try, England use their forwards to force Italy back in defense by picking off the base of the ruck. Abbie Scott is the one to go over. McLean fails to add the extras, but nevertheless England still go in at half time leading 15-7. A good first half of rugby, with both sides using their forwards excellently to go over for tries. England looking the better of the two sides so far, but there is still another half to be played and Italy are very much still in this game. Stay tuned for live updates of the second half.

Poor attempt by the outhalf, falling short.