But what exactly is the Calcutta Cup and why do England and Scotland compete for the trophy? It all started on Christmas Day in 1872 when 20 Englishman and 20 Scotsman played a game of rugby union ...

France and Wales have won the most Grand Slams (four) of the Six Nations era. The Calcutta Cup is the oldest trophy in international rugby, contested by England and Scotland. As its name suggests ...

The Calcutta Cup, the oldest trophy contested between any two international rugby union teams, will be on the line as England and Scotland face off at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday ...

Beating the Auld Enemy to win or retain the Calcutta Cup will always feel special to ... allowing Ritchie to go on and lift the trophy. ‘I remember it being a really special moment,’ added ...

But, other than the Calcutta Cup, the shelves in the trophy cabinet remain resolutely bare. In case of outrage, here are some stark facts. England have won seven titles in the Six Nations era.

“Toonie” has turned Scotland into a consistently competitive force, yet a golden generation of players have yet to make a genuine challenge for the trophy ... by the Calcutta Cup that it ...

It may not be a fixture famed for deciding Rugby World Cups, nor a major intra-hemisphere clash, but the Calcutta Cup game between ... hands on the Six Nations trophy. But in round two, on an ...

The Six Nations continues this weekend with one of the most iconic games in world rugby as England take on Scotland for the Calcutta Cup. Following their last-gasp win over France, England have ...