That penalty for the Scottish “head high” pretty much sums up how modern rugby has gone wrong. Rugby is a contact sport.

England hit the lead. 13-10.

13 minutes to play.

@Billy-Tell said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

That penalty for the Scottish “head high” pretty much sums up how modern rugby has gone wrong. Rugby is a contact sport.

And Itoje screaming at the ref demanding he give that.

England have a penalty on half way and they are going for goal.

It's got the legs. England 16 Scotland 10.

Ten minutes to play.

Another England score kills this off.

Scotland turn down a chance at goal to hit one to the corner. Then they fuck up the lineout.

Finn Russell not directing things enough for me.

15 Scottish phases not breaking the English defence.

Scotland are really poor on attack. Just blunt like vs Ireland. Missing their south sea islander 12.

@Billy-Tell said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

Scotland are really poor on attack. Just blunt like vs Ireland. Missing their south sea islander 12.

Finn Russell's been poor.

Scotland will have another attacking lineout with two minutes to go.

6N really is quite dull. Only match left that really interests me is France vs Ireland.

Van der Merve scores.

Twickenham almost completely silent.

lol Scotland score

England 16 Scotland 15.

Russell with the kick to win.

He's missed it!!!!!!!

England 16 Scotland 15

How the fuck are Scotland going to lose this?

Finn Russell's performance has been Messy rather than Messi. He's had a stinker.

Clock up. Scotland trying to set up a drop goal.

Scotland will have a penalty.

Scotland with a lineout.

@sparky said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

Van der Merve scores.

Good man, finally remembered he’s playing England

All over.

England win 16-15.

@sparky said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

All over.

England win 16-15.

Stink.

Had to happen sooner or later I suppose.

England win the Calcutta Cup and retain the Raeburn Shield.

They were outplayed today but credit to them for scoring more points than their opposition.

Ben Curry was huge for England when he came on.

Well bloody good test, even if I was cheering for losers. Probably can't argue with result, Poms just did what they needed to , and held on.

I really hope England see that as progress.

Goalkicking wins you Tests.

@Bones said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

I really hope England see that as progress.

Sadly that is quite possible

Gin Russell not ready for prime time. B+ player

@Catogrande said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

@Bones said in 6N 2025 England V Scotland:

I really hope England see that as progress.

Sadly that is quite possible

It's quite frustrating. I want to be happy for the other half and see them lose so they can get a coach in that takes advantage of this generational talent that's being let down by misdirection. But fuck it's good for the blackness when they carry on down this road.

That's one the Scots let get away. Goal kicking making the difference.

For the Lions Marcus Smith needs to start at 10 or not at all. At 15 he's more of a defensive liability.

Three tries to none and the poor Scots still lose.