A general view of the stadium prior to the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
(February 1, 2013 - Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Europe)
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A statue of a rugby player is pictured outside the stadium prior to the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
(February 1, 2013 - Source: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe)
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The Calcutta Cup on display prior to during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
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Planet Rugby gives a Match Report:
A strong performance from England saw them defeat Scotland 38-18 at Twickenham to retain the Calcutta Cup.
The hosts enjoyed large portions of possession in both halves and arguably should have come away with more points, despite racking up four tries through Chris Ashton, debutant Billy Twelvetrees, Geoff Parling and Danny Care.
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Scotland were not without their moments - a brilliant break from full-back Stuart Hogg leading to the first try of the afternoon for the visitors - but they were forced into defence too often and conceded needless penalties at the breakdown when momentum was behind them.
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Sean Maitland of Scotland runs at the English defence during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
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Man of the match: Excellent handling, pace and kicking from Billy Twelvetrees on debut saw him cap it off with a try on debut.
Moment of the match: After being disallowed a third try, Ben Youngs had Scotland scampering and ultimately led to the score from Geoff Parling, putting the game out of reach.
Villain of the match: Scotland's 19 missed tackles meant that today was always going to be a struggle.
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Geoff Parling of England wins the lineout ball from Richie Gray of Scotland during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
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Sean Maitland of Scotland goes over to score the opening try during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
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Yahoo eurosport has a Match Report:
England lived up to their billing as favourites for the Six Nations title as they crushed Scotland 38-18 at Twickenham.
Sean Maitland scored a try on his Scotland debut to give the visitors hope, but the hosts took charge of the match with tries from Chris Ashton, Billy Twelvetrees - on his England debut - Geoff Parling and Danny Care, with Stuart Hogg scoring a second try that was scant consolation for the Scots.
The home side never looked in danger, and while the Scots produced decent rugby at times the penalty count against them made sure that they never had any chance of staying in the game.
England will head to Dublin next week full of confidence after the victory, while Scotland will now have to wait another two years for a chance to end a barren spell at Twickenham which stretches back to 1983.
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Brad Barritt of England is held up by the Scottish defence during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 2, 2013 in London, England.
(February 1, 2013 - Source: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Europe)
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next test:
Scotland v Italy
Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh
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Ireland v England
Aviva Stadium - Dublin
http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/7991.php?section=overview&fixid=153769
http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/7991.php?section=overview&fixid=153769
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