What is the Calcutta Cup? England and Scotland battle for this trophy in Six Nations
ENGLAND and Scotland are battling for Six Nations bragging rights and the Calcutta Cup today.
But what exactly is the Calcutta Cup?
England have not lost at home to Scotland in 36 years and romped to a 31-0 lead after half an hour at Twickenham today.
The Red Rose cannot win the championship in this year’s Six Nations after Wales completed the Grand Slam earlier on Saturday.
But that does not mean this clash with Scotland is a dead rubber.
Not only are bragging rights and morale boosts on the line, but the Calcutta Cup is being contested.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Calcutta Cup…
What is the Calcutta Cup?
The Calcutta Cup is a trophy fought for between England and Scotland every time the two rugby nations meet.
It is a trophy that memorialises a rugby game between Scotland and England in Calcutta back in 1872.
Six years later, the Calcutta Cup was forged with silver rupees and handed to be RFU, with the proviso it should be computed for every year.
The cup itself is made of silver and crafted by Indian smiths.
It was first contested for in 1879, when England and Scotland drew a clash in Edinburg.
Who currently owns the Calcutta Cup?
The Calcutta Cup is currently owned by Scotland.
That’s because they beat England 25-13 in the Six Nations last year.
However, England look all set to retain the trophy at Twickenham today.