Scotland Stuns England with Dramatic Murrayfield Victory

England's 12-match winning streak ended at Murrayfield as Scotland took advantage of an early red card and a 17-0 lead. Despite hopes of Six Nations success, England faces challenges ahead and aims to improve for upcoming matches against Ireland, Italy, and France.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Edinburgh | Updated: 15-02-2026 01:59 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 01:59 IST
Scotland Stuns England with Dramatic Murrayfield Victory
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England's impressive 12-match winning streak came to a sudden halt on Saturday, as Scotland delivered a surprising victory at Murrayfield. A sluggish start and discipline issues, including Henry Arundell's red card, contributed to England's 30-minute disadvantage, allowing Scotland to establish a dominant 17-0 lead early on.

Coach Steve Borthwick expressed disappointment over the early setback, noting that Scotland's strategic play against a weakened English defense compounded their challenges. Borthwick acknowledged Scotland's resurgence after recent criticism and stressed the importance of learning from the defeat.

Despite the loss, England remains in contention for Six Nations success. They will host Ireland next Saturday before facing Italy and France. Borthwick emphasized the need to improve and learn from the lessons of this match to remain competitive in the championship.

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