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England`s narrow victory over Scotland keeps their Six Nations hopes alive amid thrilling competition.

England secured a dramatic 16-15 victory over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham, keeping their Six Nations title hopes alive. Trailing 10-6 at halftime, England rallied in the second half, with George Ford contributing three penalties and converting a try from winger Elliot Daly. Scotland`s points came from a try by Duhan van der Merwe and penalties from Finn Russell, who narrowly missed a late kick that could have clinched the win for his team.

England captain Jamie George praised his team`s resilience, stating, "We showed great character to come back and win that game." Coach Steve Borthwick emphasized the tactical nature of the match, describing it as "a real arm wrestle." Despite the loss, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend expressed pride in his players` performance and effort.

The match attracted a full house of 82,000 fans at Twickenham Stadium. In other Six Nations action, Ireland maintained their Grand Slam ambitions with a 27-18 victory over Wales, while France bounced back from their defeat to England with a commanding 73-24 win over Italy, showcasing their attacking prowess with 11 tries.

For more details on the Six Nations, visit BBC Sport and Sky Sports.

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