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After four successive Calcutta Cup defeats, ... After delivering a man-of-the-match performance against France in which Fin Smith not only took Marcus Smith’s No 10 shirt but also his prized ...
The Calcutta Cup was made in 1878 from 270 melted-down rupee coins. It features three handles in the form of king cobras and an elephant on the lid [David Rogers/Getty Images] ...
Why do England and Scotland play for the Calcutta Cup? It all started on Christmas Day in 1872 when 20 Englishman and 20 Scotsman played a game of rugby union in Calcutta, British India.
Rory Darge says it is “massive” to have fellow co-captain Finn Russell available to aid Scotland’s pursuit of Calcutta Cup history. Gregor Townsend’s side are bidding to continue their ...
According to the Rugby Football Union website, the Calcutta cup was crafted in Kolkata, India, by Indian Silversmiths. It’s shape and design pays homage to the history between Britain and India.
On Gregor Townsend's watch, the Calcutta Cup has been a riot of brilliance and tries. In his seven games coaching against England - of which Scotland have lost just one - his team have scored a ...
England vs Scotland, Calcutta Cup: Live Streaming, Venue, and History of ENG vs SCO Clash at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, February 22, in the Third Round of the 2025 Six Nations ...
Gregor Townsend spent his Scotland playing career trying and mostly failing to beat England, but as a coach he has turned the Calcutta Cup on its head as Saturday's 29-23 victory marked the Scots ...
Scotland surrendered the Calcutta Cup when Finn Russell couldn't convert their three tries and lost to England 16-15 in dramatic fashion at Twickenham on Saturday. Russell, a hero so often against ...
Scotland have held the Calcutta Cup since 2021 (PA Archive) The circumstances of each encounter have varied but a few themes run through the Anglo-Scottish battles.
LONDON (AP) — Scotland surrendered the Calcutta Cup when Finn Russell couldn't convert their three tries and lost to England 16-15 in dramatic fashion at Twickenham on Saturday. Russell… ...