US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
England v Scotland: Can Scots Topple Red-Hot England
Italy narrowly lost 20-13 to Ireland in a tight Six Nations match while Scotland and England meet at Murrayfield for the Calcutta Cup, with Scotland under pressure after last week's loss.
- On February 14, 2026, Ireland held on to beat Italy 20-13 in Dublin, while Murrayfield hosted the Calcutta Cup clash between Scotland and England.
- Italy's resurgence under coach Gonzalo Quesada explains much of the contest's closeness, as their fortunes improved and Ireland arrived looking a shadow of their former selves after recent heavy defeats.
- Italy opened strongly with Giacomo Nicotera's try and Paolo Garbisi's points, then Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune scored after Andy Farrell emptied his bench.
- A sin-bin for Henry Arundell swung momentum as Scotland pressed England's tryline, raising the stakes for Gregor Townsend's future at Murrayfield, with the crowd vital to the outcome.
- Italy's longer-term Six Nations history and recent away performances frame why today's close result matters, with Jack Conan noting, `You look at how they dealt with Scotland in really tricky conditions.
Insights by Ground AI
18 Articles
18 Articles
The 33-year-old Ecossaise will become Saturday, in Dublin, the first woman to arbitrate a men's tournament match, after having been at the centre of the field at the finals of the last two Women's World Cups.
·Paris, France
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources18
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 39%
15%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
