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Rugby-Inspired Scotland have England's number again in Calcutta Cup
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 14, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 14, 2026
Quick Summary
Scotland defeated England 31-20 in the Calcutta Cup, with Finn Russell leading the charge. England's winning streak ended at Murrayfield.
Scotland Triumphs Over England Again in Thrilling Calcutta Cup Match
Match Overview and Key Performers
EDINBURGH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Scotland produced an inspired performance to get the better of England again, with flyhalf Finn Russell leading his side to a 31-20 victory in a pulsating Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday that kept up their recent dominance of the Calcutta Cup.
Finn Russell's Impact
Russell proved the talisman with an array of silky skills and accurate kicking, expunging the demons of a year ago when his missed conversion cost his side victory at Twickenham, and leading Scotland to their sixth win in their last nine clashes with the ‘auld enemy’.
Scotland's Scoring Highlights
Huw Jones scored two tries while Jamie Ritchie and Ben White got two more with Russell kicking a penalty and four conversions for Scotland.
England's Performance Review
England’s 12-match winning run was brought to an abrupt end as they could only manage a try from Henry Arundell, who was twice yellow carded and handed a 20-minute red card, and a late score from Ben Earl.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Toby Davis)
Key Takeaways
- •Scotland won 31-20 against England in the Calcutta Cup.
- •Finn Russell led Scotland with exceptional skills.
- •Huw Jones scored two tries for Scotland.
- •England's 12-match winning streak ended.
- •Henry Arundell faced disciplinary actions during the match.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rugby-Inspired Scotland have England's number again in Calcutta Cup
1What is a flyhalf?
A flyhalf is a key position in rugby, responsible for directing the attack and often acting as a primary kicker for goal attempts.
2What is a try in rugby?
A try is the primary way of scoring points in rugby, awarded when a player touches the ball down in the opponent's in-goal area.
3What is a penalty in rugby?
A penalty is awarded for certain infractions, allowing the opposing team to attempt a kick at goal or to gain territory.
4What is a yellow card in rugby?
A yellow card is shown to a player for a serious foul, resulting in a temporary suspension from the game.