Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2026: When Italy last beat Scotland, fixture stats, trophy, record wins, referee
The Six Nations gets underway this weekend.
This Saturday (February 7) will see Scotland play their first game of this year's Six Nations Championship - against Italy in Rome.
It follows last year’s tournament where the Scots started brightly with a win over Italy before losing to Ireland and England, the latter by an agonising single point. A win against Wales followed before France beat them 35-16 in Paris to take the title.
In what could be a tight competition, it’s crucial that they win their first match.
Here are all the facts and figures relating to the fixture you need to know.
When are Scotland playing Italy in the Six Nations?
Scotland v Italy takes place on Saturday, February 7, with the match kicking off at 2.10pm.
It's taking place at the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome.
Can I watch the game on television?
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 1pm.
Who is the referee?
The referee is Ben O’Keeffe from New Zealand.
Who has won the most games in the fixture?
Italy and Scotland have played each other a total of 38 times since their first fixture in 1996, with Scotland winning 29 fixtures and Italy winning nine. There has never been a draw.
Italy last beat Scotland in the Six Nations on March 9, 2024. The Italians triumphed 31–29 in Rome.
Italy’s last away win in the fixture was in the 2015 Six Nations when they won 19-22 at Murrayfield.
What's been the biggest winning margin and points scored?
Scotland's largest points total was 52 on March 20, 2021, while Italy's largest score was 37 on February 24, 2007.
Scotland's largest winning margin was 42 points on March 20, 2021, while Italy won by 20 points on February 24, 2007.
Which team has the longest winning streak?
Scotland won 13 successive games between 2015 and their 2024 defeat. Italy have never won more than one consecutive match against the Scots.
What are the odds of a Scottish win?
The bookies have Scotland as 2/7 favourites to win, with Italy priced at 11/4 to cause an upset. The odds of a draw are 22/1.
What trophy is presented to the winners of the Scotland v Italy game?
The winners of the match will be presented with the Cuttitta Cup, named after former Italian captain and Scotland scrum coach Massimo Cuttitta.
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