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February 14, 2026
'Something to smile about': Townsend salutes Scotland after shocking England
'Some of the best rugby we’ve ever played,' says head coach
TL;DR
- Scotland defeated England 30-21 to regain the Calcutta Cup.
- Coach Gregor Townsend called it "some of the best rugby we’ve ever played" and praised the team's ambition and fight.
- The win was a strong reaction to a prior defeat against Italy.
- Captain Sione Tuipulotu expressed pride in the team's resilience and their "bossing" of England.
- Scotland faces injury concerns with Dempsey, Ritchie, and Dobie sidelined for the next match.
- England's head coach Steve Borthwick cited Scotland's strong start and Henry Arundell's red card as major factors in the loss.
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