England Edges Scotland to Regain Calcutta Cup in Dramatic Finish

A missed conversion by Finn Russell in the final minute secures England's narrow 16-15 victory, ending Scotland's four-match winning streak in the rivalry.

England's 16-15 win marks their first Calcutta Cup victory in five years, breaking Scotland's four-game dominance in the historic fixture.
Scotland outperformed England in the first half with two tries but struggled to capitalize on their dominance, leading only 10-7 at halftime.
Finn Russell missed three crucial kicks, including a late conversion after Duhan van der Merwe's 79th-minute try that could have secured the win for Scotland.
England's second-half resurgence was driven by strong bench contributions and precise penalty kicks from Marcus Smith and Fin Smith, including a 50-meter effort.
Key players like Maro Itoje and Ben Curry delivered critical defensive plays for England, while Jamie Ritchie and Duhan van der Merwe stood out for Scotland.