In one of world sports most iconic and historic matches, the Calcutta Cup remains the oldest trophy in International Rugby.
Since the first match was played in 1879, England are winning 72-44 against their bitter rivals in terms of matches won, however it is the Scots who’ve had the better recent record, winning or retaining the trophy six times since 2018.
With this Saturday marking the 131st edition of the annual event, we take a trip down memory lane at the last 13 Calcutta Cups, which have had very mixed fortunes for the Scots. From dreary Murrayfield whitewashes to epic Twickenham comebacks, here’s a look at the most recent Calcutta Cup’s through the medium of images:
1. England 38-18 Scotland (02/02/13)
A routine victory for the English at Twickenham as Chris Ashton, Billy Twelvetrees, Geoff Parling and Danny Care all scored tries. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Scotland 0-20 England (08/02/14)
A humiliating whitewash for the Scots at Murrayfield in a match where ill-discipline and unforced attacking errors cost them. | Getty Images
3. England 25-13 Scotland (14/03/15)
England fly-half George Ford was instrumental with ball in-hand and with his boot as him, Jonathan Joseph and Jack Nowell all touched down. For Scotland it was the fourth defeat in a row of a hugely disappointing campaign. | Getty Images
4. Scotland 9-15 England (06/02/16)
The boot of Greig Laidlaw kept the match finely balanced at half time, however a second half Jack Nowell try was enough to get the visitors over the line at the start of the Eddie Jones era. | AFP via Getty Images