Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy pinged for not releasing in the ruck. McLean goes for the posts from some distance out.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

TRY! England get their first try of the game, with Matthews scoring. Scrum half Blackburn pops the ball to the flanker running at pace and she forces her way through the Italian defense.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

England using their forwards very effectively to suck in Italian defenders before working the ball wide.

Massimo Pellegrini Feb 2

forza ragazzeeeee

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

England respond quickly to conceding by forcing their way deep into Italy's territory.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

TRY! Despite England having the majority of the possession Italy are the ones to score the first try of the game. A well executed pick and go off the base of the ruck allowed Severin to go over to score.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Great steal by Italy on their line. A strong counter attack by the visitors forces a penalty and a chance to gain some territory.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Great footwork by Laybourn breaking past 3 defenders before being tackled deep in Italy's half.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy struggling in attack. The visitors are being forced to kick away possession when they have the ball.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy's first real chance of threatening England's defense is halted by a forward pass. England put in to the scrum.