England start Women's Six Nations campaign with bonus-point win against Italy
England scored five first-half tries in York, but managed only one score after half-time
Six Nations a key part of England's preparations for home Rugby World Cup in August and September
Scotland and France beat Wales and Ireland respectively in opening games on Saturday
England 33-5 Italy
Francesca Sgorbini thinks she is at the double for Italy, but the try is chalked off for obstruction in the line-out.
Italy miss their conversion attempt before play is paused for the referee to have another look.
England 33-5 Italy
Another line-out functions well for Italy before they throw the ball through the hands with confidence.
England stand firm, for now.
England 33-5 Italy
Italy have had success from the line-out, which is how they scored their opening try.
The Azzurri have another platform to launch an attack early in the second half.
England 33-5 Italy
England's Helena Rowland gets us back under way...
HT: England 33-5 Italy
England already have a bonus point in the bag, which was wrapped up by Claudia MacDonald...
MacDonald gets on the end of Aitchison's kick to extend England's lead
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Katy Daley-Mclean
Former England captain on BBC Two
Claudia MacDonald has had to show so much resilience to get her to today, especially with a neck injury in a contact sport like rugby.
It's her awareness and she is a smart rugby player.
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Possession: 62%-38%
Tries: 5-1
Metres carried: 502-127
Line-breaks: 7-0
Defenders beaten: 25-3
Turnovers conceded: 6-6
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Maggie Alphonsi
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two
It's so good to see Italy on the scoresheet. They are actually doing well at the breakdown and have turned over six balls - the same number as England.
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Alastair Telfer
BBC Sport at LNER Community Stadium, York
Image source, Getty ImagesAlthough England ran away with last year's Six Nations, goal-kicking was a consistent problem.
Full-back Emma Sing's form off the kicking tee was a big factor for her inclusion today and she is certainly not letting England down, with only one miss from her four attempts.
The way she strikes the ball is so clean and the crowd are expecting it to go over every time. That has not always been the case for this side.
Small margins in World Cups may mean more of Sing this campaign.
It also frees up Holly Aitchison and Helena Rowland to focus on their game after their goal-kicking struggles.
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Simon Middleton
Former England Women head coach on BBC Two
I would be giving England a big rap for the way they started the game, physicality wise. They have got a little bit loose now with a few errors, so I think John Mitchell will be talking about the basics.
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
I like how England are getting it really wide and they are also running those in-lines.
I like seeing players who have gone through tough times, like Claudia MacDonald who has had some horrible injuries, step up. I love players taking their opportunities.
HT: England 33-5 Italy
Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two
I think England will be pleased with that. They didn't finish everything off. You have to give credit to Italy in what they did.
Image source, PA MediaEngland have a healthy lead with the bonus already secured.
Italy have been poor but have breached the England defence.
England 33-5 Italy
Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
That was incredible reactions - the speed at which she noticed that overthrow, she got onto it and scored straight away.
Amy Cokayne is an instinctive player, very smart and very skilful.
England 33-5 Italy
Sara Orchard
Rugby commentator on BBC Two
Sometimes when they are sneaky, they are more fun. Frustration for Italy.
Amy Cokayne (con Emma Sing)
Amy Cokayne is alert to the opportunity and scores England's fifth try.
Italy make a hash of their defensive line-out and Cokayne pounces on the loose ball to score.
Emma Sing bangs over the conversion for another couple of points.
England 26-5 Italy
Mia Venner has seen lots of the ball on her return to the Test stage.
The wing pins the ears back close to the line but she is tackled short of the whitewash and also has the ball stripped.
Smart Italian defence.
England 26-5 Italy
England look to hit back after conceding that try and Maddie Feaunati is over the line but the number eight drops the ball before grounding it.
A let-off for the Azzurri.
England 26-5 Italy
Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two
Italy had the technicality to keep the drive going and have the patience to make it count.
Francesca Sgorbini
Italy are over from the driving maul and it's a moment they deserve.
They have showed plenty of resolve against a relentless English attack and they finally get some joy at the other end.
The maul keeps on rolling towards the England line and Sgorbini dives over for the try.
