Scotland falls 16-15 to England in Calcutta Cup thriller

Scotland's head coach Gregor Townsend expressed pride in his team's effort despite their narrow 16-15 defeat to England, which ended their four-match winning streak against their rivals. Scotland outperformed England in many aspects, scoring three tries to one and maintaining significant possession, but Finn Russell's missed conversion attempts proved costly. Townsend acknowledged that while his players exhibited skill and effort, England's defense and discipline were key to their victory. He noted that Scotland's performance was better than in previous years, despite the disappointing outcome. The loss significantly impacts Scotland's Six Nations ambitions, yet Townsend remains optimistic about the future of the team. Players like co-captain Rory Darge echoed Townsend's sentiments, highlighting the improvements made since their last match against Ireland.