Calcutta Cup
The Calcutta Cup is presented to the victors of the England v Scotland fixture played annually as part of the 6 Nations Championship.
It was first contested in 1879 in a game that ended in a tie, England became the first victors the following year.
The trophy was made in Kolkata in 1878 using the melted down silver rupees that constituted the savings of the disbanded Calcutta Rugby Club, from whom the trophy derives its name.
