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England`s thrilling 16-15 victory over Scotland at Twickenham reclaimed the Calcutta Cup and boosted their Six Nations title hopes.

England triumphed over Scotland with a narrow 16-15 victory at Twickenham on February 22, 2025, reclaiming the Calcutta Cup after five years. The match was a nail-biter, with Scotland initially leading 10-7 at halftime, thanks to tries from Ben White, Huw Jones, and Duhan van der Merwe. However, Finn Russell`s inability to convert any of these tries, including a crucial late attempt, proved decisive.

England`s scoring came from a try by Tommy Freeman, which was converted by Marcus Smith, alongside three penalties—two from Smith and a long-range effort from Fin Smith. The second half saw England take control through their penalty kicks, ultimately sealing the match despite Van der Merwe`s late try.

This victory keeps England firmly in the hunt for the Six Nations title, moving them to second place in the standings, just four points behind Ireland. Scotland`s hopes for championship glory were effectively dashed with this loss. Key performances included Freeman`s try and the pivotal penalties from Smith, while Van der Merwe continued to shine for Scotland, marking his seventh try against England.

The atmosphere at Twickenham was electric, reflecting the fierce rivalry and significance of this encounter. For more details, check out the match report and analysis.

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