Live Commentary: Scotland 34-10 Italy - as it happened.

Scotland hosted Italy at Murrayfield this afternoon with a view to getting their first win of this year's Six Nations campaign.

A convincing 38-18 loss at the hands of England at Twickenham last weekend left them eagerly anticipating a return to home soil. Italy, on the other hand, got off to a flyer last Sunday with a heroic 23-18 victory over France at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Italians were looking to make it back-to-back wins in the competition, as well as pick up their first away victory in the Six Nations since 2007.

However, the Scots put in a fantastic performance, as they scored four tries on the way to a convincing win over the Italians.

Read how it all unfolded below.

4.18pmThat's it from me. Don't forget that you can catch action of France against Wales with Sports Mole later on. I hope you've enjoyed today's action from Murrayfield. See you soon.

4.17pmWhat's next for the two sides? Italy host Wales in two-weeks time, while Scotland welcome Ireland to Murrayfield the day after.

4.16pmMan-of-the-match Laidlaw was superb with the boot and his hands, tries from Tim Visser, Matt Scott, Stuart Hogg and Sean Lamont helped Scotland to a brilliant win.

4.15pmScotland were much improved from their defeat to England last week, and deserved their big win. Italy failed to build on their heroics over France last Sunday, and they were never given a chance to get back into the match.

4.14pmThe final whistles sounds at Murrayfield, and Scotland are up and running in the Six Nations with a four-try victory over the Italians. It was an impressive performance from the Scots who, once they went in front, dictated the play.

80+1minFULL TIME: Scotland 34-10 Italy

80 minItaly awarded a penalty in the final moments, but this will be it surely.

80 minThe clock is red, dying seconds of the game. Last chance for an Italy score.

78 minConfident stuff from the Scots, as they try to run the ball from deep, passes being strung together nicely.

78 minItaly have come alive in these dying minutes, but it is a bit late to be honest.

77 minSCOTLAND REPLACEMENT: The brilliant Greig Laidlaw is replaced by Henry Pygros.

76 minSo the Scots lead 34-10 with four minutes to go at Murrayfield.

76 minBurton scores from wide to put Italy into double figures.

76 minCONVERSION SCORED! Scotland 34-10 Italy (Kristopher Burton)

75 minItaly finally have something to show for their hard work, as Zanni crashes over for the Azzurri off the pass of Sergio Parisse.

74 minTRY! Scotland 34-8 Italy (Alessandro Zanni)

74 minThe crowd are bellowing out 'Flower of Scotland' at Murrayfield. A brilliant afternoon of rugby for the Scots.

73 minSCOTLAND REPLACEMENT: Max Evans comes on for the superb Stuart Hogg.

72 minScotland have worked so hard today and given the Italians no breathing space. Their line speed has been top class, and they deserve this big win.

71 minCONVERSION SCORED! Scotland 34-3 Italy Laidlaw with the kick....you know the rest.

70 minSean Lamont makes sure of the match as he goes hard into a ruck on the halfway line, earns the turn over and races clear over the line.

70 minTRY! Scotland 32-3 Italy (Sean Lamont)

69 minITALY REPLACEMENT: Simone Favaro comes off, Paul Derbyshire is on for Italy. Derbyshire has an English father if you were wondering about the name.

68 minSCOTLAND REPLACEMENT: Alastair Kellock on for Jim Hamilton.

67 minItaly have a scrum on their own five-metre line and win the penalty. Their kick is a clear sign of just getting away from danger. Lineout now at the halfway line.

66 minA neat little move from Scotland nonetheless.

65 minScotland think they have added another try in the corner as Scott goes over, but the replays show that the ball just went forward. No try.

63 minRichard Gray towers over Ghiraldini, and gets his claws all over the pondering Italian before forcing him into touch.

62 minLaidlaw kicks Scotland into the 22 after another silly mistake from Italy for a late tackle.

61 minItaly just can't get the break they need. The visitors work an overlap on the near side but the pass is poor and Scotland intercept and clear the ball.

60 minSCOTLAND REPLACEMENT: Moray Low comes on to replace Ryan Grant in the front row.

57 minMurrayfield erupts as the Scottish scrum pushes the Italians backwards, eventually forcing the penalty. Italy have nothing to show from all their possession in the Scottish half.

56 minItaly are awarded another scrum just metres away from the try line, but Parisse fumbles the ball in front of the post, which pretty much sums up the Italians' day so far.

54 minPENALTY TO ITALY! Scotland are penalised for not releasing the ball on the five-metre line, so a real chance for the Italians here to scrum it down over the line.

53 minItaly are camping on the Scotland five-metre line at the moment.

52 minAfter an energetic start to this half, the game has gone a bit quiet in the last few minutes. Italy need to do something to get back in this and soon. They are still trying to attack Scotland at every possible chance, so don't rule them out just yet.

50 minSo 30 minutes to go, and Scotland are thoroughly in control.

49 minFive from five for Laidlaw now, who takes his own points tally to 12 for the match.

49 minCONVERSION SCORED! Scotland 27-3 Italy (Greig Laidlaw)

48 minWHAT. A. TRY. I should be typing about Italy scoring now, but after making their way to the Scottish 5-metre line, Orquera's pass is intercepted by Hogg, who guns it to the other end of the field to score. Captivating stuff from Hogg.

47 minTRY! Scotland 25-3 Italy (Stuart Hogg)

46 minScotland seem to have the feel-good factor among them now and are well on top in this match.

45 minNo mistake from Laidlaw who makes it four from four kicks with that conversion, commanding 17-point lead for the Scots now. Great start to the half.

45 minCONVERSION SCORED! Scotland 20-3 Italy (Greig Laidlaw)

44 minWhat was I saying? A terrific try from Scotland, they won the ball from their own lineout and worked the ball to the left touchline. The ball was play off the blindside to Matt Scott who eventually keeps hold of the ball before racing over to give Scotland a 15-point advantage.

43 minTRY! Scotland 18-3 Italy (Matt Scott)

42 minScrappy start to this second half with both sides gifting possession away. Italy have been eventually been awarded the penalty though.

40 minAnd we're back underway.

2.27pmNo changes to either side at the break. The next score will be crucial for the outcome of this contest.

3.26pmThe players are coming back out for the second half.

3.25pmDon't forget that later on today we will see France versus Wales at the Stade de France, and you can catch that live on Sports Mole a little later on.

3.17pmItaly have been poor compared to their display against France last week, with the Azzurri frequently making silly errors. However, Orquera's penalty kick just before the break has give the Italians some hope going into the second half.

3.16pmAfter a speedy start to the match, Scotland go into half time with the lead following a Tim Visser try along with three kicks from three for Greig Laidlaw.

40 minHALF TIME: Scotland 13-3 Italy

40 minIt was a low one, but Orquera just gives Italy their first points of the match.

40 minPENALTY SCORED! Scotland 13-3 Italy (Luciano Orquera)

39 minPENALTY TO ITALY! Scotland's error gifts Italy a chance to get points on the board here.

38 minItaly desperately trying to break down Scotland, but the host's great defending has forced the Italians into going backward.

37 minPENALTY TO ITALY! The Italians choose to pop the ball out of touch by the Scottish 22, with the penalty being awarded just a tad too far out for the scoring boot of Orquera.

36 minPENALTY TO SCOTLAND! Italy concede another penalty as Scotland continue to move forward.

35 minScotland's line speed has improved dramatically from their defeat to England, and Stuart Hogg is having a great game so far.

33 minItaly are making a ton of mistakes at the moment as a result of Scotland's good defensive work. A knock-on gifts Scotland the advantage from the scrum.

32 minCommanding lead on the scoreboard for the Scots, how will Italy respond?

31 minJackson had a big role to play in the try as well, who slipped the ball to Visser. Laidlaw maintains his 100% success ratio from the boot.

30 minScotland are patient with their build-up before working the ball to the left. Visser picks it up on the touchline, cuts inside his marker before bundling over the first try of the match.

30 minCONVERSION SCORED! Scotland 13-0 Italy (Greig Laidlaw)

29 minTRY! Scotland 11-0 Italy (Tim Visser)

29 minScotland get a chance to run at Italy as Lamont offloads it to Scott, but he is tackled brilliant in the corner but Botes, and comes just short of the game's first try.

28 minNo mistake from Laidlaw, who brilliants put the kick between the posts from the touchline to make it two kicks from two.

27 minPENALTY SCORED! Scotland 6-0 Italy (Greig Laidlaw)

26 minPENALTY TO SCOTLAND! The referee brings things back to the penalty decision following the catch.

25 minJackson opts for the crossfield kick coming out of the maul, Hogg and Maitland are bearing down on it but Zanni makes the catch.

24 minLaidlaw opts to kick for territory and Scotland have a lineout on the Azzurri's 22.

23 minPENALTY TO SCOTLAND! Italy refuse to release the ball from the ruck, and Scotland have the decision on the halfway line.

22 minItaly break from the right and Canale tries the through ball off the pass from Orquera, Hogg makes the block and wins possession back well for the Scots.

21 minIt's a very even game so far though at Murrayfield.

21 minItaly are camping in the Scotland half at the moment, but the hosts are holding there own. Lineout for the Italians to come.

20 minAn early highlight from this match, as the referee takes a ball to the head following an Italian ruck. He takes it in good spirit though...and in the face.

19 minGreat work from Italy as they look to make their way forward, especially with Canale, but they then lose possession with a wayward pass.

18 minThere is a stoppage in play from the ruck, as Rob Hartley's hooking boot catches the head of the grounded Italy player. Cannot quite see who it is just yet.

18 minThe Italians go in search of an instant response and there are bodies flying everywhere on the halfway line.

17 minLaidlaw kicks straight through the middle and gets the first points of the day on the board.

16 minPENALTY SCORED! Scotland 3-0 Italy (Greig Laidlaw)

15 minPENALTY! Laidlaw has a chance from the 22.

14 minReal roar from the crowd at Murrayfield, as Maitland looks to run down the right but is brought to a halt.

13 minScotland win possession back though and drive towards the Italy try line.

11 minExcellent kicking from Masi who forces Scotland back into their own 22 in the second scrum, first chance for Italy to pressure the lineout.

10 minItaly enjoying some good attacking possession at the moment.

8 minScotland need to be careful that they don't give away too many silly penalties.

7 minOFF THE POST! Unbelievable stuff, as a great kick from the 22 from Luciano Orquera looks destined to score, but it comes off the post and back into play.

6 minPENALTY! Italy win the ball from the lineout and then take the ball into a ruck, Jim Hamilton however, finds himself on the wrong side of the pile and concedes a penalty.

5 minGreat early ambition from the Azzurri early on here, who refuse to play hoof-ball and are keen to drive forward at every opportunity.

3 minA great pace to start this match off and nearly an early try for Scotland. After a lovely passing build-up, Visser ran onto the kick on the right touchline, but couldn't quite reach it in time as the ball went dead.

2 minItaly are sporting the all-blue strip and will be playing from left to right.

2 minScotland wear blue and white tops, blue shorts and white socks, and will be driving from right to left.

1 minIt's an overcast and gloomy day in Scotland.

0 minAnd we're underway with Rory Jackson's kick!

2.32pmJaco Peyper, the South African, is the referee for today.

2.31pmHowever, Italy were victorious over the Scots on home soil in the tournament last year.

2.31pmScotland met Italy twice at Murrayfield in 2011, once in the Six Nations, and beat them both times.

2.29pmAnd here comes the bagpipes. Oh flower of Scotland...

2.28pmOn a personal note, I love the Italian national anthem. Such a happy and uplifting showing. ITALIA!

2.27pmBoth sides are out onto the field, with the national anthems being blasted out.

2.27pmThe Azzurri have made one change to the team that heroically beat France last weekend; the injured Alberto Sgarbi has been ruled out with an ankle injury, so Gonzalo Canale comes into the side.

2.26pmSo the main news is that Robert Hartley and Ross Ford are both introduced into the Scots' lineup in place of injured duo Alasdair Strokosch and Dougie Hall.

2.24pmREPLACEMENTS: Giazzon, De Marchi, Cittadini, Pavanello, Derbyshire, Gori, Burton

2.22pmITALY XV: 15-Andrea Masi, 14-Venditti, 13-Benvenuti, 12-Canale, 11-McLean, 10- Orquera, 9-Botes, 8-Parisse (captain), 7-Favaro, 6-Zanni, 5-Minto, 4-Geldenhuys, 3-Castrogiovanni, 2-Ghiraldini, 1-Lo Cicero

2.22pmAnd now the visitors...

2.21pmREPLACEMENTS: Evans, McArthur, Low, Cross, Kellock, Dento, Pyrgos, Weir

2.20pmSCOTLAND XV: 15-Hogg, 14-Maitland, 13-Lamont, 12-Scott, 11-Visser, 10-Jackson, 9-Laidlaw, 8-Beattie, 7-Brown (Captain), 6-Harley, 5-Hamilton, 4-Gray, 3-Murray, 2-Ford, 1-Grant.

2.17pmThe team lineups have just reached us...

2.16pmScotland are without a win at Murrayfield since 2011, and have lost their last five home matches.

2.16pmIf you were not a fan of those statistics Scotland fans, then look away now.

2.15pmItaly, who were the other favourites for the spoon, are looking to pick up back-to-back Six Nations wins for the first time in their history. They are also looking to win their first away match in the competition since 2007.

2.14pmIt may only be the second matchday in the competition, but this game is already hugely important for both sides. Scotland are desperate to win this match, as a defeat could see them destined to pick up the hugely embarrassing wooden spoon.

2.12pmHello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of Scotland versus Italy from Murrayfield in the Six Nations.