Calcutta Cup

The Calcutta Cup is a rugby union trophy awarded annually to the winner of the match between England and Scotland, two of the sport's oldest rivals. The competition is part of the Six Nations Championship, a major annual tournament involving six European teams. The cup itself was first introduced in 1879 and is named after the Calcutta Rugby Football Club, reflecting British colonial history. The match is highly anticipated, symbolizing national pride and sporting tradition, with both teams competing fiercely for the historic trophy, which remains a coveted prize in Northern Hemisphere rugby.