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The Latest Breaking News from Calcutta Cup

England promise ‘nastiness’ in Six Nations grudge match with Scotland

England are trying to avoid a fifth straight Calcutta Cup defeat for the first time in history and have vowed to match Scotland’s physicality

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje urges England to ‘seize the moment’ in clash with Scotland

England seeking a first win since 2020 over their Calcutta Cup rivals

The Independent UK

England and Scotland face new pressures in transformed Calcutta Cup rivalry

Scotland have never beaten the Auld Enemy five times in a row but stand on the brink of history as they travel to Twickenham

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Finn Russell fit to face England but Scotland decide against risking Graham

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but fellow back Darcy Graham misses out

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell starts for Scotland against England but Darcy Graham out of Six Nations clash

Mixed news and three changes as Gregor Townsend confirms team for Calcutta Cup showdown

Evening Standard

Scotland XV to face England in Six Nations as Russell fit but Graham out

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.

The National (Scotland)

Finn Russell passed fit for Calcutta Cup clash but Darcy Graham misses out for Scotland against England

The two backs were doubts for the Six Nations fixture after a horror clash of heads against Ireland a fortnight ago

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How England are plotting to stop ‘world-class’ Finn Russell and end Calcutta Cup woe

No player has caused England more torment in recent years than the Scotland fly-half, but Steve Borthwick’s side are confident they can stop him

The Independent UK

Scotland’s dangermen Russell and Van der Merwe loom large for England

Hosts must unlock solutions to the deadly duo when the teams contest the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

No pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence

An intriguing subplot to Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown is the battle at number 10.

The Independent UK

Calcutta Cup classics: our writers pick their most memorable showdowns

As England prepare to host Scotland on Saturday, relive some of the most compelling clashes between the old foes

The Guardian - UK

Scotland receive England Six Nations boost as George Horne fit for Calcutta Cup clash

Scotland receive Six Nations boost as George Horne fit for Calcutta Cup

The National (Scotland)

England lineup vs Scotland announced as Ollie Chessum handed Calcutta Cup start

The 24-year-old is back after a string of injuries

Evening Standard

England vs Scotland, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Steve Borthwick’s side aim to end Calcutta Cup losing streak after beating France

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

‘Clubs are going to disappear’: grassroots rugby crying for help in Six Nations’ shadow

The community game’s feedback for the Bills, Sweeney and Beaumont, makes for painful reading as RFU hits the road in week of Calcutta Cup

The Guardian - UK

England exposed to video nasties in bid to end losing streak in Calcutta Cup

Steve Borthwick has been using clips of England’s recent Six Nations defeats against the auld enemy to boost motivation ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Ben Earl: England gunning for redemption after rewatching Calcutta Cup losses

Gregor Townsend’s team are chasing a record-breaking fifth consecutive win over their fierce rivals on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Scotland offer encouraging Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury updates ahead of England clash

Talismanic co-captain Russell and free-scoring wing Graham are doubts for the Calcutta Cup clash after suffering head injuries against Ireland

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The Independent UK

Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash

Alex Coles and Henry Pollock are also added to the squad.

The Independent UK

England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history

England have lost their last four Test matches against Scotland, who have never won the fixture five times in a row.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve told Dad to be neutral’ – Fin Smith on split family Calcutta Cup loyalties

The fly-half starred in England’s Six Nations victory against France and is now set to face Scotland, the country of his father’s birth

Al Jazeera

What is rugby’s ‘Calcutta Cup’ and why is it played in the UK?

The trophy, steeped in colonial history, is at the heart of a bitter rugby rivalry between Scotland and England.

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Scotland: Henry Slade underwhelms again with more needed from Ollie Lawrence

Not good enough across the board as England slump to a fourth successive Calcutta Cup defeat in the Six Nations

Evening Standard

Scotland 30-21 England: Duhan van der Merwe scores hat-trick in fourth straight Calcutta Cup win

Scots claim their fourth straight Six Nations win over the auld enemy at a raucous Murrayfield

WhatToWatch

How to watch Scotland vs England: live stream Six Nations 2024 online now, team news

The Six Nations 2024 returns with a fierce Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. Here's how you can watch Scotland vs England online, for when it airs on Saturday, February 24.

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