Calcutta Cup
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Calcutta Cup
after the Calcutta Rugby and Cricket Club, who donated the trophy to the Rugby Football Union in 1878
Example Sentences
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At one point, Russell, who has had plenty of Calcutta Cup run-ins with Farrell, aimed a gesture at the visitors suggesting they continue 'crying' over a penalty decision.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
There had been an expectation that England would be smarting after the Calcutta Cup defeat, and would put it right against Ireland.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
But from an Irish perspective, there is no better way to flip the narrative than a big win over the English, who are wounded from last week's Calcutta Cup defeat by Scotland.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
"It is always tough backing up an emotional performance like a Calcutta Cup game," said Tuipulotu, with Scotland yet to finish higher than third in the Six Nations era.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Took nine to four on Cleopatra for the Calcutta Cup.
From The Mystery of Cloomber by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
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