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Tag: Trophy History

  • What is the Calcutta Cup trophy made of

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    The Calcutta Cup is made of silver and stands approximately 27 inches tall. It was crafted from melted-down silver rupees from the Calcutta Club in India and features ornamental handles shaped like cobra snakes. The trophy has been awarded to the winner of the annual Scotland vs England rugby match since 1879.

  • Edinburgh Rugby European Cup trophies and history

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    Edinburgh Rugby has never won the European Cup, though they reached the final in 1996 where they lost to Toulouse. The club has competed in European competitions since the tournament's inception in 1995 and has achieved multiple quarter-final appearances. Their best European performance remains that single final appearance during the competition's early years.