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Tag: Six Nations Championship

  • Scotland rugby union Six Nations rivalry records

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    Scotland has competed in the Six Nations since 1999 and holds mixed records against rival nations, with historically stronger performances against Italy and weaker records against England and France. Scotland's best Six Nations championship finish was 2nd place in 1999, and they have never won the tournament outright, though they remain competitive across all matchups…

  • When did Scotland last win the Grand Slam

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    Scotland last won the Grand Slam in 1990, when they defeated England 13-7 at Murrayfield in the final match. This remains their only Grand Slam victory in the Five Nations Championship era.

  • Greig Laidlaw Scotland rugby career and records

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    Greig Laidlaw is Scotland's most-capped scrum-half with 76 international appearances (2010-2019) and served as captain for 17 matches, leading Scotland to a 2015 Six Nations Grand Slam. He holds the record for most points scored by a Scottish scrum-half and represented the British & Irish Lions twice. Laidlaw played for Castres Olympique in France and…

  • How many Grand Slams has Scotland won in rugby

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    Scotland has won 3 Grand Slams in rugby union, achieved in 1925, 1933, and 1990. The 1990 Grand Slam, won under captain David Sole, remains their most recent championship success in the Six Nations.

  • Scotland rugby legends and their records

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    Scotland's rugby legends include Gavin Hastings (63 caps), Sean Lamont (76 caps), and Chris Paterson (110 caps, all-time leading points scorer with 809). Modern greats like Stuart Hogg have amassed 100+ caps, while historical icons such as Ian McGeechan and John Jeffrey shaped the sport through exceptional Test performances and Lions tours. These players defined…

  • Calcutta Cup Scotland vs England all-time record

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    Scotland has won 41 Calcutta Cup matches against England, with England winning 61 and 17 draws, giving England a significant historical advantage in this annual fixture. The Calcutta Cup, first contested in 1879, is one of rugby's oldest international trophies and remains the prize for the Scotland-England Six Nations match.

  • Scotland rugby Grand Slam winners history

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    Scotland has won three Grand Slams in rugby union: 1925, 1933, and 1990. The 1990 Grand Slam, achieved under coach Ian McGeechan, remains their most recent and is celebrated as one of the greatest achievements in Scottish rugby history. A Grand Slam requires winning all five matches in the Home Nations (now Six Nations) Championship.

  • Scotland rugby Grand Slam winners list

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    Scotland has won the Grand Slam three times: 1925, 1933, and 1990. The 1990 Grand Slam, achieved under coach Ian McGeechan with captain David Sole, remains their most recent success and is particularly celebrated in Scottish rugby history. These victories represent Scotland winning all matches against England, Wales, Ireland, and France in the Five Nations…

  • Scotland rugby Grand Slam winners historical list

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    Scotland has won three Grand Slams in rugby union: 1925, 1933, and 1984. The 1984 Grand Slam team, coached by Jim Telfer, remains the most celebrated victory in Scottish rugby history, winning all four matches against England, France, Wales, and Ireland in the Five Nations Championship.

  • Scotland versus England Calcutta Cup all-time record

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    Scotland and England have played 122 Calcutta Cup matches since 1879, with England leading the all-time record with 77 wins compared to Scotland's 41 wins and 4 draws. The Calcutta Cup is the annual Six Nations trophy contested between the two nations, named after the Calcutta Football Club where the original trophy was created in…