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England`s 27-24 win over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup keeps their Six Nations title hopes alive, led by Fin Smith`s performance.

England secured a thrilling 27-24 victory over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham, keeping their Six Nations championship hopes alive. Fly-half Fin Smith was instrumental, contributing 17 points through five penalties and a conversion. Winger Elliot Daly and flanker Ben Earl also crossed the try line, showcasing England`s attacking prowess.

Scotland fought valiantly, with tries from Duhan van der Merwe and Kyle Rowe, while Finn Russell added 14 points from the kicking tee. This hard-fought win propels England to second place in the Six Nations table with 11 points, trailing leaders Ireland, who have 15 points after three rounds. Scotland now sits in fourth place with 6 points.

In other Round 3 matches, Ireland continued their Grand Slam pursuit with a commanding 31-7 win over Wales, and France bounced back with a decisive 45-10 victory against Italy. England`s head coach, Steve Borthwick, praised his team`s resilience after their opening round loss to Ireland, emphasizing the character displayed against a formidable Scotland side. Man-of-the-match Fin Smith expressed the significance of winning the Calcutta Cup, highlighting the team`s focus on upcoming challenges.

As the Six Nations takes a break, England will look to maintain momentum when they host Italy on March 8th, aiming for their first title since 2020.

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