England overcome tough test in Rome

Italy 16 England 31

England overcome tough test in Rome
Sat, 11 Feb, 2006 - 17:50

Italy 16 England 31

England recorded their first away win for two years – but they were given a major scare by RBS 6 Nations Championships hosts Italy at Stadio Flaminio.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: RomePlace: ItalyPlace: Stadio FlaminioPlace: MurrayfieldPlace: Millennium StadiumPlace: ScotlandPerson: Charlie HodgsonPerson: HodgsonPerson: Mike TindallPerson: Mark CuetoPerson: Lawrence DallaglioPerson: James Simpson-DanielPerson: Pierre BerbizierPerson: Ramiro PezPerson: BergamascoPerson: PezPerson: Andy RobinsonPerson: WorsleyPerson: TindallEvent: RBS 6 Nations ChampionshipsEvent: Six NationsEvent: Grand SlamEvent: 2003 World Cup finalEvent: Six Nations Grand SlamOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: LeicesterOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: Wales
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