The Calcutta Cup is a rugby union trophy awarded to the winner of the annual Six Nations Championship match between England and Scotland. It is currently England's since the 2009 Six Nations Championship.
Since the cup was first competed for in 1879, England has won just over half of the 119 matches, and Scotland has won around one third.
The cup itself is of Indian workmanship, decorated with cobras and an elephant. It is now in a fragile state after much mistreatment.
Most recently it was won by England who beat Scotland 13-6 at Murrayfield Stadium.
Read more about Calcutta Cup: The Calcutta Club, The Cup, The Competition, Records
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