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.

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.

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.

England beat Scotland 16-15 in the Six Nations on Saturday evening to end their wretched recent run in the Calcutta Cup and lift the trophy for the first time since 2020. Finn Russell was left to rue three costly missed conversion attempts in a dramatic one-point contest at Twickenham,

LONDON - Finn Russell missed a last-minute conversion that would have given Scotland a record fifth successive Calcutta Cup win on Saturday and instead England claimed a tense 16-15 Twickenham victory that keeps them in the hunt for the Six Nations title.

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.

As Danny Care confesses: ‘Duhan van der Merwe seems to be the best player in the world whenever he plays against England.’ He is no ordinary Scotland wing; the Afrikaner accent gives that away.

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.

Finn Russell missed a last-gasp conversion as England just did enough to end a run of four straight Calcutta Cup defeats by Scotland with a 16-15 win at Twickenham on Saturday that maintained their

Scotland has surrendered the Calcutta Cup after Finn Russell couldn’t convert their three tries and lost to England 16-15 in dramatic fashion at Twickenham.