Roger Alton

Why England vs Scotland is always one to watch

The Scottish team celebrate their victory in the 1990 Calcutta Cup (Getty) 
issue 04 February 2023

If you think the Calcutta Cup is just any old rugby match between England and Scotland, then the latest in BT Sport’s fine series of documentaries should put you straight. It’s called The Grudge and is about the 1990 Calcutta Cup, the climax to the Five Nations with everything at stake for the first and only time: the Grand Slam, the Triple Crown, the Championship and the Cup itself.

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