England hit back with a succession of penalties to edge in front and although Duhan van der Merwe scored in the 79th minute, Finn Russell's conversion for victory slid agonisingly wide as the home side held on for a 16-15 victory.
Duhan van der Merwe has scored six tries in four meetings with England. But had it not been for an Englishman, he'd not be playing for Scotland.
Scotland 15 (Ben White, Huw Jones, Duhan van der Merwe tries). HT: 7-10 Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Russell misses prove costly as England edge Scotland in Six Nations
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England beat Scotland to regain Calcutta Cup and keep alive Six Nations title hopes Finn Russell misses last-minute conversion attempt to take lead after Duhan van der Merwe try in corner Ben White and Huw Jones tries gave Scotland 10-7 half-time lead after visitors ran England's defence ragged England win denies Scotland record fifth successive win in the fixture Watch match highlights on rugby union index and listen to Rugby Union Weekly podcast later Alastair Telfer England 7-10 Scotland Matt Dawson 2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live That's one of the downsides of Marcus Smith playing at full-back.
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Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe is chased by England's Tommy Freeman during the Six Nations rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham in London, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Duhan van der Merwe has scored six tries against England On Gregor Townsend's watch, the Calcutta Cup has been a riot of brilliance and tries. In his seven games coaching against England - of which Scotland have lost just one - his team have scored a whopping 19 tries.
As one of Scotland's few genuine global superstars, Finn Russell's performances are subject to a level of scrutiny reserved for only the top players. When Scotland win, often the headlines speak to a Russell masterclass, even if his display has featured good moments and bad.
Duhan van der Merwe might never have pulled on a Scotland shirt if it wasn’t for a former England international. Van der Merwe is a fan favourite for the Bravehearts and boasts the record for the most tries scored by a Scottish player.
Finn Russell missed a last-gasp conversion as England wrestled the Calcutta Cup out of Scotland's grasp after four years of misery with a dramatic 16-15 victory at a rejoicing Allianz Stadium.
In a thrilling Six Nations encounter, England narrowly defeated Scotland 16-15 at Twickenham. Despite a last-minute try by Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell missed a crucial conversion for Scotland. England remains in contention for the title,
LUCKY England somehow survived a Calcutta Cup ordeal to get their first win over Scotland since the pandemic – and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. Finn Russell’s will spend much of
The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” charges the crowd up with its familiar thumping riff, the capacity crowd ready to roar as Maro Itoje and Finn Russell prepare to lead the sides out. Out into the balmy air the players come, ready to reignite international rugby’s oldest rivalry.
Genge is sent steaming into Scottish bodies having been sent out into the backs from a lineout, the prop over the gainline but not making huge inroads. Finn Russell finds a canny kick soon after, spotting space in England’s backfield. Not quite a 50/22, but not far away.
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