Scotland Wins Calcutta Cup in Six Nations
Scotland ended England's unbeaten run in the second round of the 2026 Six Nations rugby tournament, securing the Calcutta Cup. In other matches, Ireland achieved a narrow victory over Italy, while France continued its strong performance. The results position France as a strong contender for the championship, according to analysts reviewing the round's outcomes.
- The final score at Murrayfield was 31-20, a match that saw Scotland centre Huw Jones score two tries. Fly-half Finn Russell was described as "majestic" for his performance, which included a pivotal role in creating scoring opportunities. - This victory ended a 12-match winning streak for the English team. England's efforts were hampered by poor discipline, particularly from wing Henry Arundell who received two yellow cards, forcing his team to play with 14 men for a significant period. - A decisive moment came when Scottish replacement Matt Fagerson charged down a drop-goal attempt by England's George Ford; Fagerson recovered the ball and passed to Huw Jones, who ran 50 meters for the clinching try. - This win marks Scotland's fourth victory over England in the last five Calcutta Cup matches, continuing a period of Scottish dominance in the historic rivalry. - The Calcutta Cup is the oldest trophy in international rugby, first contested in 1879. It was created from 270 melted-down silver rupees, the remaining funds of the disbanded Calcutta Rugby Football Club in India. - Following the second round of the tournament, France is the only remaining team with a chance for a Grand Slam (winning every match). - In the weekend's other matches, France secured a dominant 54-12 victory over Wales.
