Calcutta Cup

Rugby competition between Scotland and England

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The Calcutta Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the rugby match between England and Scotland played annually in the Six Nations Championship. Like the match itself (England–Scotland), the Calcutta Cup is the oldest trophy contested between any two international rugby union teams, pre-dating the Bledisloe Cup by 53 years, 135 days. It is also the oldest of several trophies awarded under the umbrella of the Six Nations Championship, which include the Millennium Trophy (England–Ireland), Centenary Quaich (Ireland–Scotland), Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy (France–Italy), Auld Alliance Trophy (France–Scotland), the Doddie Weir Cup (Scotland–Wales) and the Cuttitta Cup (Italy–Scotland).

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Watch Scotland beat England from a different angle Watch a different view of Scotland's Calcutta Cup win against England featuring an appearance from Hollywood star Gerard Butler. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2024
'England's capitulation disappointing after starting so well' England silenced Murrayfield early on but made too many mistakes as Scotland recovered to retain the Calcutta Cup in the Six Nations, says Matt Dawson. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024
What ifs nag Scotland after more Calcutta Cup joy A Duhan van der Merwe masterclass ensures Scotland continue their excellent form against England but there will be frustration at not having more Six Nations points on the board, writes Andy Burke. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024

'A little bit of magic' - every angle of Van de Merwe's 'world-class' try Watch every angle of Duhan van der Merwe's incredible solo try for Scotland during their 30-21 win over England in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024
How Van der Merwe broke England 'emotionally' Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe was the difference as his hat trick broke England in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Scotland beat England as Van der Merwe scores hat-trick Watch highlights as Duhan van der Merwe becomes the first Scotland player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick in a thrilling 30-21 victory over England at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024

Van der Merwe hat-trick sinks England at Murrayfield Duhan van der Merwe becomes the first Scotland player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick as the hosts rack up a fourth successive Six Nations victory over England at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Watch: Van der Merwe scores brilliant solo try Watch as Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe bursts free to score a sensational long-range solo try against England in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Can Scotland keep making magic against England? Scotland have produced a litany of magical moments in recent Calcutta Cup matches. But can they do it again against an improving England? BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Cool captain Russell ready for England blitz Scotland captain Finn Russell is ready for an England blitz as he targets a historic fourth Calcutta Cup win in a row. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024

Kinghorn starts for Scotland against England Blair Kinghorn will start at full-back for Scotland in Saturday's Calcutta Cup meeting with England. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
'Why the Calcutta Cup is win or bust for Scotland' Gregor Townsend's side must handle the pressure of being favourites to deliver victory over England and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
'A rose? Grow up!' - Monye & Barclay take 'sledging' challenge BBC Sport challenges former England wing Ugo Monye and ex-Scotland captain John Barclay to say nice things about their Calcutta Cup rivals before Saturday's Six Nations showdown. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024	Scotland favourites against us - England's Chessum Lock Ollie Chessum calls Scotland the favourites to lift the Calcutta Cup when they meet England at Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
Scotland no longer Calcutta Cup underdogs - Dawson Scotland are no longer Calcutta Cup underdogs and "happy to carry the favourites tag", says former England captain Matt Dawson. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2024	'I've been too emotional' - Townsend on facing England Gregor Townsend says he got "too pumped up" when facing England as a player and coach - and it led to the first-half mauling in the 2019 Calcutta Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024
Advent calendar day 11: Van der Merwe's 'sensational' Six Nations try Watch Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe score a "sensational" solo try during their thrilling 29-23 Calcutta Cup victory against England in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023	'I giggle when I watch it' - Van der Merwe on try Duhan van der Merwe is "absolutely buzzing" after his sensational try in the historic Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023
What must Scotland do to beat Wales and Gatland? Scotland head into week two of the Six Nations buoyed by a Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham - but Warren Gatland has never lost to Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023	Scotland's bits and pieces cause Calcutta sensation Tom English reflects on an exceptional Calcutta Cup victory for Scotland over England at Twickenham in the Six Nations opening weekend. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2023
'One for the history books' - Van der Merwe scores 'sensational' try Watch Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe score a "sensational" solo during their thrilling 29-23 Calcutta Cup victory against England in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023	Superb Scotland beat England at Twickenham Duhan van der Merwe's late try gives Scotland back-to-back wins at Twickenham for the first time, turning Calcutta Cup history on its head with a stunning Six Nations victory against a spirited.. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023
Six Nations: Borthwick era begins as England face Scotland - build-up Follow live text and BBC radio commentary as Steve Borthwick's England face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023	'Calcutta Cup win key to Scots' contender status' BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English on Gregor Townsend's pursuit of another England scalp on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023
Scotland have England's respect - Weir Duncan Weir believes Scotland "have got England's respect" going into the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2023	Ritchie expects England to have 'a bit of edge' Scotland back-row forward Jamie Ritchie is anticipating England wanting to prove a point in the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2023
England lose to Scotland as Wales thrashed by Ireland in Six Nations England have lost the Calcutta Cup to Scotland in a dramatic end to the first match of the Six Nations rugby tournament. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2022	Six Nations 2022: Scotland beat England 20-17 to retain Calcutta Cup Watch highlights as Scotland claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England to secure successive Calcutta Cup wins for the first time since 1984. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2022
Six Nations 2022: Scotland 20-17 England Scotland secure successive Calcutta Cup wins after a dramatic late penalty try helps them claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2022	Six Nations 2022: 'What is success?' Succession's Brian Cox narrates Calcutta Cup preview Succession actor Brian Cox looks at what success means ahead of Scotland taking on England in round one of the 2022 Six Nations game at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2022
Scotland v England: Finn Russell in visitors' sights for Murrayfield opener Defence coach Anthony Seibold tells England that stifling 'super-talented' Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is key to Calcutta Cup hopes. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2022