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England rugby secured a thrilling 16-15 victory over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham.

England rugby clinched a narrow 16-15 victory over Scotland in a tense Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham. The match saw Scotland take an early lead with a try from Ben White, but England quickly responded through Tommy Freeman`s score. The teams exchanged penalties, and Huw Jones added another try for Scotland, putting pressure on the English defense.

In a gripping second half, England`s defense held strong, and Fin Smith`s late long-range penalty proved decisive, allowing the hosts to secure the win. Scotland`s Finn Russell faced a pivotal moment when he missed a crucial conversion, leaving the visitors just short of victory.

With this win, England currently sits second in the Six Nations table, boasting two wins from three matches, while Scotland is fourth with one win from three. Ireland leads the standings with two wins from two matches. Key performances included Tommy Freeman`s try and Fin Smith`s game-winning penalty for England, while Jamie Ritchie and Duhan van der Merwe stood out for Scotland. The match was officiated by Pierre Brousset from France. For more details on the Six Nations standings, visit the Six Nations table.

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