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
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
Australia-born centre Tuipulotu believes it might have been someone else lifting the Calcutta Cup in Edinburgh had not Tandy brought him encouraged him to open up.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Scotland ended England's 12-match unbeaten run with a stunning 31-20 Calcutta Cup win at Murrayfield on Saturday that revived their Six Nations campaign.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 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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