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Scotland v England LIVE: Six Nations build-up and updates from Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield

The Six Nations Championship is a prestigious annual rugby union tournament that involves six of the best teams in Europe. This year, Scotland and England are set to face off in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Scotland has been on a winning streak in recent years, having won their last four Six Nations matches against Italy, France, Wales, and Ireland. They currently sit atop the table with 15 points, one point ahead of England who are in second place with 14 points.

England, on the other hand, have had a mixed record this season, winning two matches against Italy and France, but losing to Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. They will be looking to bounce back and secure their first Six Nations title since 2016.

The Calcutta Cup is one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in rugby union, with both teams having a rich history of success against each other. The trophy was first presented in 1879 to commemorate Queen Victoria's visit to Scotland and has been won by England 38 times, while Scotland has won it 26 times.

The match at Murrayfield is expected to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to come out on top. The atmosphere in the stadium is sure to be electric, with fans from both sides passionate about their team's success.

In terms of player form, Scotland has been boosted by the return of key players such as Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell, while England has been hit hard by injuries, with several key players missing the match due to injury.

Overall, the Calcutta Cup clash between Scotland and England promises to be a thrilling and closely contested match, with both teams eager to come out on top in this historic rivalry.


Published 63 days ago

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