Latest build-up and updates from Six Nations as Les Bleus bid to bounce back - Round three concludes with France looking to bounce back from defeat to England

Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.

England will be out for a rare Calcutta Cup success as Scotland take on the Auld Enemy in a crunch. Just once since 2018 have England tasted success in this fixture, a run that includes a number of their worst performances in that time.

England battle Scotland in the Calcutta Cup as the 2025 Six Nations returns for round three this afternoon. After Wales host Ireland in Cardiff, the focus quickly moves on to Twickenham as the auld enemies renew hostilities once again.

TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Italy are coming off impressive victory over Wales in the last round of 2025 Six Nations fixtures,