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Following the first round of the Guinness Six Nations 2021 the TRU team pick their dream XV from the opening matches.

The opening round of the Six Nations saw Scotland register their first win over England at Twickenham Stadium in 38 years to reclaim the Calcutta Cup with a 6-11 margin while France dominated Italy with a 50-10 victory.

England coach Eddie Jones praised Scotland as they lost they lost the opening game of the Six Nations with a five-point margin at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland registered their first win over England at Twickenham Stadium since 1983 with a 11-6 margin to regain the Calcutta Cup in the opening round of the Six Nations.

Starting at outside centre for England against Scotland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, Henry Slade discusses facing his Exeter Chiefs teammates and defending Finn Russell.

After announcing his first squad for the Guinness Six Nations, Eddie Jones and his England captain Owen Farrell spoke about Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland.

In the first of his Six Nations columns for Talking Rugby Union, former Scotland under-20 player Jack Cosgrove looks ahead to the Calcutta Cup clash on Saturday.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named uncapped centre Cameron Redpath in the starting line up for the Six Nations opening game against England.

The contest at the breakdown will be under the spotlight at Twickenham on Saturday and Hamish Watson is relishing the prospect of taking on England.

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.

We, of course, will be without fans when England take on Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend, but the supporters who were present at Twickenham in 2019 arguably witnessed the greatest Calcutta Cup contest between the two rivals.

The 2021 Guinness Six Nations is nearly here and the tournament offers us all some escapism from the global pandemic, but let's remember the players are also experiencing the pressures and the strains of society.

Given it looks like he has been snatched from under England’s nose, you might think not too many people south of the border would have been too excited to see Cameron Redpath selected by Scotland.

England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.

Talking Rugby Union continues to support mental health awareness and Gary Heatly spoke to a local club in Scotland who have employed a Mental Health Officer to promote positive wellbeing within their rugby community.

Ahead of Edinburgh's PRO14 clash against Zebre on Saturday, Gary Heatly heard from Blair Kinghorn's former Director of Rugby at Edinburgh Academy.

With the next two rounds of European games postponed, it means some clubs won't be able to continue their respective continental campaigns and for referee Hollie Davidson, a landmark moment has also been put on hold.

Duhan van der Merwe's departure would have been disappointing for Edinburgh and with potential suitors also interested in Hamish Watson, the Pro14 club couldn't afford to let another Scotland international leave BT Murrayfield.

Worcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of Scotland international Duhan van der Merwe ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Scotland will miss the services of Glasgow Warriors trio Fraser Brown, George Horne and Alex Allan for the upcoming Six Nations tournament following injuries.