Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations
Scotland 30-21 England: Duhan van der Merwe’s sublime hat-trick helped Scotland to a historic fourth straight win in the Calcutta Cup
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Your support makes all the difference.Duhan van der Merwe scored a superb hat-trick as Scotland rugby beat England rugby 30-21 at Murrayfield to claim a fourth successive Six Nations win in the fixture for the first time since the 1890s.
England, seeking a third Six Nations win for the first time since 2020, led through a George Furbank try after five minutes and looked in control, only for Van der Merwe to strike twice to help the hosts to a somewhat flattering 17-13 half-time lead.
The winger, who scored two superb tries in Scotland’s victory at Twickenham last season, collected a Finn Russell kick three minutes into the second half for his third, and two Russell penalties stretched Scotland’s lead to 30-16.
England emptied their bench and replacement wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso grabbed their second try after 66 minutes but, unlike in their opening wins over Italy and Wales, they could not complete the comeback as Scotland claimed their second victory having agonisingly lost to France last time out.
Relive all the action from Murrayfield below:
PENALTY! Scotland 24-16 ENGLAND (George Ford penalty, 51 minutes)
After that pause, George Ford knocks over the three points.
Scotland 24-13 England, 49 minutes
Or not! It’s a tucked arm clearout from Ellis Genge, but he’s gone straight into the back of teammate Ollie Chessum. A bit luck for Ellis Genge, and some unwelcome friendly fire for the Leicester lock - had Genge’s thrust been a foot to the right, where Jamie Ritchie’s head was, he’d have been a spectator for the remainder.
Scotland 24-13 England, 49 minutes
Jamie Ritchie is penalised at a breakdown. George Ford calls for the tee.
Hang on, though - Ellis Genge could be in trouble for a clearout...
Scotland 24-13 England, 48 minutes
Steve Borthwick feels it is time to act with his side now properly in the mire. George Martin is on in the back row and Ben Spencer replaces Danny Care at scrum half.
And Martin makes an immediate impact, bowling over a defender with a muscular first carry. Into the Scotland 22 England go.
TRY! SCOTLAND 24-13 England (Duhan van der Merwe try, 46 minutes)
There’s the hat-trick!
Another superb Scotland score! It’s Cameron Redpath who sparks it, spinning away from a would-be England tackler and then shimmying into space having collected a charged-down Finn Russell kick.
The fly half makes amends for his error in some style, a deft clip off the right foot beautifully judged, allowing Van der Merwe to embrace the bouncing ball and score his 26th Test try. Another touchline conversion from Russell - Scotland are turning the screw.
Scotland 17-13 England, 44 minutes
England also look to have a bit of a midfield injury concern. Henry Slade requiring treatment before George Ford can punt to touch. Elliot Daly would presumably be England’s cover at 13, though Immanuel Feyi-Waboso did play a bit of centre growing up.
Slade will continue, for now at least.
Scotland 17-13 England, 44 minutes
Scottish forwards thump into their English counterparts, the home attack just getting a little congested before Finn Russell commands his backline to spread. But Scotland lose a bit of focus, and Pierre Schoeman’s supporting clearers aren’t quite with him as he picks and drives from the base of a ruck - Sam Underhill has pounced on any posssible jackal opportunity today and again capitalises to earn a vital penalty ten metres from his own line.
Scotland 17-13 England, 43 minutes
A clever kick to the corner turns England, and though Jamie George’s long lineout toss finds a midfield collector, Danny Care’s boxed clearance is shallow and doesn’t escape the 22. Attacking ball for the hosts.
Scotland 17-13 England, 41 minutes
Bad news for Scotland - Sione Tuipulotu is limping off. The centre had re-emerged with a load of strappping on his knee, and then tore it all off just before entering the playing surface, but he looks in a bit of discomfort.
Cameron Redpath, so impressive on debut at Twickenham in this fixture three years ago, replaces him. Two Bath inside centres on the pitch.
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