RBS 6 Nations Week 3 SCO 19-22 ITA & FRA 13-20 WAL

Scotland 19-22 Italy

Italy scored a penalty try with just seconds remaining to clinch a 22-19 win over Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield this afternoon.

The home side made a strong start to the match, with Mark Bennett intercepting a pass intended for Sergio Parisse to dive over for the opening try.

Italy were soon back off the mark though as Joshua Furno forced his way over following a maul, while Giovanbattista Venditti chased down a Kelly Haimona kick just before the break.

However, a three first-half penalties from Greig Laidlaw ensured that Scotland held a narrow lead at the end of the first 40 minutes.

Scotland dominated the possession at the start of the second half, but could not find a way through for their second try of the match, forcing Laidlaw to settle for three points.

The visitors, who had previously won just once away from home in the Six Nations, pushed hard for a late try, and they were awarded one when Hamish Brown was penalised for dragging down, earning himself a yellow card and handing Italy the five points to take the victory.

France 13-20 Wales

Dan Biggar's second-half try helped Wales to a 20-13 victory over France in Paris, to keep their hopes of winning the Six Nations alive.

Leigh Halfpenny kicked the 2013 champions into a 6-3 lead as the Welsh tried to control possession and the hosts struggled to threaten in attack.

France, who were beaten by Ireland a fortnight ago, thought they had taken the lead when winger Yoann Hugetcrossed over in the corner, but final pass was adjudged to be forward.

Wales continued to enjoy possession, but the home side had chances to edge in front as both fly-half Camille Lopez and Clermont Auvergne teammate Morgan Parra missed penalties either side of half-time.

Midway through the second half, Wales scored the crucial try after scrum-half Rhys Webb found a gap before forward Dan Lydiate's offload presented Biggar with the chance to score in the corner.

France hit back full-back Brice Dulin touched down to reduce to arrears as Philippe Saint-Andre's team tried to produce a late fightback.

However, weaknesses in the French scrum led to another Halfpenny penalty and a famous Welsh victory in Paris.