Six Nations Championship England Retain Calcutta Cup After Battling To A Draw With Scotland

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Six Nations Championship: England retain Calcutta Cup after battling to a draw with Scotland

England began their Six Nations title defence with a hard-fought 20-20 draw against Scotland at Murrayfield.

The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd and was a tight contest throughout, with both sides having their chances to win.

England took the lead through a penalty from Owen Farrell, but Scotland hit back with a try from Darcy Graham.

Farrell added another penalty to put England back in front, but Scotland levelled again through a penalty from Finn Russell.

The second half was just as tight, with both sides trading penalties.

Farrell kicked two more penalties for England, while Russell added one for Scotland.

In the end, the match finished 20-20, with England retaining the Calcutta Cup.

The result leaves England in second place in the Six Nations table, behind Ireland who beat Wales 34-10 in the other match on Saturday.

Scotland are now in third place, ahead of France, Italy and Wales.

England will now face Italy in their next match, while Scotland will play Wales.