England vs Scotland LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations as hosts cling on in thrilling Calcutta Cup climax
England 16-15 Scotland: The hosts clung on as Finn Russell’s missed touchline conversion ended Scotland’s dominance in this fixture
England edged Scotland 16-15 in a thrilling Calcutta Cup climax to win back the prize for the first time since 2020.
Scotland had established a run of dominance over the Auld Enemy and had the chance to continue their hoodoo here, with Duhan van der Merwe sliding in for a scintillating score just moments from time to grant Finn Russell a kick for victory. But the fly half’s conversion slid by, allowing England to hold on for a first win in the fixture in five years.
In doing so, Steve Borthwick’s side backed up another tight win over France, giving them real momentum ahead of meetings with Wales and Italy to come. An early try from Tommy Freeman set them on their way while they scrambled superbly against some sparkling Scottish interplay. Both Marcus and Fin Smith struck from the tee to leave the hosts - just about - on the winning side.
Re-live all of the action from Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in our live blog below:
Surgery ends Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s Six Nations chances and puts Lions hopes in doubt
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s hopes of returning to action for the final rounds of the Six Nations have been ended after the England wing finally underwent surgery.
The 22-year-old dislocated his shoulder in December and had initially been due to have a procedure in January, but it was delayed as the player, England and club Exeter Chiefs considered the best approach.
Feyi-Waboso joined Steve Borthwick’s squad for a day of rehabilitation at Pennyhill Park last week with hopes that he may bolster their back three options before the end of the tournament.
But the youngster, a medical student, posted images of himself in a hospital bed this week having had surgery that could rule him out of the rest of the club campaign.
Surgery ends Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s Six Nations chances and puts Lions hopes in doubt
How England are plotting to stop ‘world-class’ Finn Russell and end Calcutta Cup woe
England think they have the right strategy against a man that has proved their chief Six Nations tormentor over the last few years. Centre Ollie Lawrence has thrived on Finn Russell’s shoulder at Bath and explained this week what makes the Scottish fly half so good - and how England are plotting to stop him:
How England are plotting to stop ‘world-class’ Finn Russell and end Calcutta Cup woe
Finn Russell’s Calcutta Cup availability delights Scotland co-captain Rory Darge
Rory Darge says it is “massive” to have fellow co-captain Finn Russell available to aid Scotland’s pursuit of Calcutta Cup history.
Gregor Townsend’s side are bidding to continue their recent domination against rivals England by recording an unprecedented fifth consecutive win in the fixture.
Influential fly-half Russell has been passed fit to start today’s Six Nations showdown at the Allianz Stadium after recovering from a nasty head knock suffered in his country’s round-two loss to Ireland.
Finn Russell’s Calcutta Cup availability delights Scotland co-captain Rory Darge
Maro Itoje urges England to ‘seize the moment’ in clash with Scotland
England captain Maro Itoje has urged his side to “seize the moment” against Scotland and prove they are growing as a team.
Steve Borthwick’s side achieved a long-awaited win in their last outing against France as they at last got over the line in a tight game after a year of near misses.
After a similarly sizeable upset against Ireland during the 2024 Six Nations, England came close repeatedly against some of the world’s top sides but were unable to secure a second statement victory.
Fears of another false dawn will heighten if Scotland extend their run of Calcutta Cup dominance, with the visitors chasing an unprecedented fifth straight success against the Auld Enemy.
Maro Itoje urges England to ‘seize the moment’ in clash with Scotland
Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash
Ben Earl revealed the agony of rewatching recent Calcutta Cup failures has left England gunning for redemption as he admitted Scotland’s last visit to Twickenham caused him to question his suitability for international rugby.
Gregor Townsend’s team are chasing a record-breaking fifth consecutive win over their fierce rivals during Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations showdown at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash
England and Scotland face new pressures in transformed Calcutta Cup rivalry
Before 2021, Scotland had won four encounters with England in 30 years; since then, it’s four wins in four. This rivalry has been transformed:
England and Scotland face new pressures in transformed Calcutta Cup rivalry
England vs Scotland LIVE
It’s Calcutta Cup day at Twickenham, rugby’s oldest rivalry reigniting in a pivotal Six Nations fixture. Years of English dominance have given way of late to Scottish supremacy in this fixture - are the hosts due a win or will Gregor Townsend’s side again have the number on their Auld Enemy?
Kick off is at 4.45pm GMT.
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