ENGLAND CAPTURE CALCUTTA CUP

ENGLAND CAPTURE CALCUTTA CUP

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The video covers a rugby match at Twickenham for the Calcutta Cup, where England faced Scotland. The match began with team presentations to the Duke of Edinburgh. England showed significant improvement, with Kennedy scoring the first try. Despite an injury to Scotland's Jackson, England dominated the second half. Van Ruyneveldt scored twice, and Travers converted one. Scotland managed a penalty by Wilson, but England's pace and teamwork led to further tries by Hosking and Cannell, resulting in a decisive victory for England.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the teams presented to before the start of the match?

The President of the Rugby Union

The Queen of England

The Duke of Edinburgh

The Prime Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Kennedy's initial attempt to score?

He was tackled

He scored a try

He passed the ball

He stepped into touch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who scored the first try for England in the second half?

Van Ruyneveldt

Kennedy

Hosking

Dickey-Guest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Scotland manage to reduce England's lead?

By intercepting a pass

By scoring a try

By converting a try

By kicking a penalty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was involved in the final scoring play for England?

Van Ruyneveldt and Hosking

Kennedy and Travers

Cannell and Dickey-Guest

Jackson and Wilson