The Scotish national squad is one of toughness and heritage. Here are 10 fun facts about the Scots you can use to impress your mates at the pub.
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Last Title in 1999 – Scotland's most recent championship win came in 1999 (five nations), just before the tournament expanded to six teams with the addition of Italy.
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Calcutta Cup Rivalry – Scotland and England compete annually for the Calcutta Cup, one of rugby’s oldest trophies, first contested in 1879.
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Grand Slam Wins – Scotland has secured the Grand Slam (beating all opponents in a single tournament) three times in the Five Nations era: 1925, 1984, and 1990.
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Triple Crown Triumphs – Scotland has won the Triple Crown (defeating England, Ireland, and Wales in the same tournament) ten times, with the last victory in 1990.
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Murrayfield Fortress – Scotland’s home ground, Murrayfield Stadium, has been the site of some legendary Six Nations upsets, with a record capacity of 67,144.
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Record Six Nations Win – Scotland’s biggest victory in the Six Nations was a 52-10 demolition of England at Twickenham in 2021, their largest winning margin in the fixture
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Most Capped Six Nations Player – Scottish legend Stuart Hogg holds the record for most Six Nations appearances for Scotland, featuring in more than 50 matches before retiring in 2023
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Oldest International Rivalry – Scotland and England played the first-ever international rugby match in 1871, laying the foundation for their annual Calcutta Cup clash.
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The Miracle Comeback vs. England (2019) – In the 2019 Six Nations, Scotland produced one of the greatest comebacks in rugby history. Trailing 31-0 after 31 minutes at Twickenham, they roared back to lead 38-31, before England salvaged a 38-38 draw in the final seconds. It remains the highest-scoring draw in Six Nations history and Scotland's biggest-ever comeback!
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts, more will follow about the other nations!