Steve Borthwick’s resurgent side out for Calcutta Cup revenge after last-gasp win over France
England defeated Scotland 16-15 in a thrilling Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham, ending their recent run of losses in the fixture and claiming the trophy for the first time since 2020. Scotland dominated the first half, scoring three tries but failing to capitalize on opportunities, including three missed conversions by Finn Russell. England improved in the second half, with two penalties from Marcus Smith and a long-range effort from Fin Smith giving them a crucial lead. Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe scored a late try, but Russell's missed conversion ultimately cost them the match. England's victory snaps Scotland's four-game winning streak over them and marks their first home win against Scotland since 2017.
