The Calcutta Cup is a rugby trophy awarded to the winner of the annual Six Nations match between England and Scotland.
The most recent game was won by England, who beat Scotland 20-0 at Murrayfield on the 8th February. For the past month
it has sat proudly on my office desk so I used the opportunity to take some photos. (Note the queen's brazen photobomb).
Wikipedia tells me the cup was created in 1879, (this is an amazingly produced replica) and is made entirely of
melted down rupees. The handles are moulded into the shape of cobras and the cover is topped with an elephant.
England play Wales in the penultimate game of the tournament on Sunday 9th March. A win would not only help England
claim the Triple Crown, but also put them in a strong position to win the entire Six Nations tournament. I'll be there in the
stands too, maybe even on the field as I have applied to be the England team's official flag bearer for the match. The final
vote is made tomorrow and I'll be sure to let you know if I'm successful, wish me luck...
Nino Paulito
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