England Clinches Dramatic Victory Over Scotland in Calcutta Cup Clash
England secured a dramatic 16-15 victory over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham, marking their first home win against Scotland since 2017 and lifting the trophy for the first time since 2020. The match, played on Saturday evening, was decided by a missed last-gasp conversion from Scotland’s Finn Russell after Duhan van der Merwe’s late try had given the visitors hope of an unprecedented fifth consecutive victory over England.
Scotland dominated the first half, scoring tries through Ben White and Huw Jones, but Russell’s missed conversions left them with only a three-point lead at halftime. England responded with a try from Tommy Freeman and crucial penalties from Marcus Smith and Fin Smith, which gave them a six-point advantage late in the game. Van der Merwe’s stunning late try, following a break from Stafford McDowall, set up a tense finale, but Russell’s conversion attempt veered wide, sealing England’s narrow victory.
Despite Scotland outscoring England three tries to one, the missed conversions proved costly. England’s defence, which struggled in the first half, held firm in the second, and the Smiths’ composure from the tee ultimately decided the game. The win keeps England in contention for the Six Nations title, while Scotland’s hopes are now in jeopardy. The dramatic finish at Twickenham highlighted the intensity of this historic rivalry, with England celebrating a hard-fought victory.
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