In recent years, Scotland have had a solid command of the Calcutta Cup while underperforming throughout the Six Nations. Based on reports from last weekend, maybe those were the good days. Gregor Townsend’s men were beaten by Italy in a Scottish downpour the likes of which Rome has probably never seen.
However, to universal amazement, Townsend also left Kinghorn and van der Merwe out of the team for this second round clash. Graham is on the bench again. What makes the decision all the more baffling is that van der Merwe, Scotland’s leading try scorer, dominated this match. The last time England visited Murrayfield, the winger scored a hat-trick.
After England calmed down with a brutal and predictable 48-7 defeat to Wales, Steve Borthwick would have expected Townsend’s big guns to return to the fold. Instead, Scottish fans hoped that the starting XV could at least bring out Borthwick instead.
Henry Arundell broke the deadlock and scored three tries in the rout, in which captain Maro Itoje only played for the final half hour. He will start Saturday’s clash in place of Jamie George, with Marcus Smith replacing Fin Smith in the only other change.
Read our guide below to find out where to watch Scotland vs England on TV and get Free Six Nations 2026 Streams online.
Watch Scotland vs England for FREE
This match – as well as all other Six Nations 2026 matches – will be streamed live and free across the UK and Ireland. The Scotland vs England live stream is scheduled to be shown on:
🇫🇷 United Kingdom: ITVX
🇮🇪 Ireland: Blank Media Set
What if you are abroad? To use NordVPN to unlock your free stream – more info below.
How to watch any Scotland vs England stream using a VPN
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be in your home country, so you can unblock your usual service. The best VPN at the moment? We recommend NordVPN – it does it all and has a 74% discount and an Amazon gift card included on some plans.
How to watch Scotland vs England live streams in the US
Scotland vs England and all Six Nations 2026 matches will be shown live on Peacock in the United States.
Peacock TV subscriptions start from $10.99 per month (you need at least the Premium tier) and you’ll also be able to watch Premier League football and the Winter Olympics on the platform.
Outside the United States for the Calcutta Cup? To use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch Scotland vs England live streams in the UK
Rugby fans in the UK can watch Scotland v England for free on ITV, as are all Six Nations matches in England.
TV coverage is on ITV1, while you can also stream Scotland v England live and on-demand via the free service ITVX website and mobile application.
If you are outside the UK but you would like to benefit from your usual coverage, consult NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
ITV is a free service, but to use it you must have a valid UK TV license as this also covers consumption of digital content.
How to watch Scotland vs England live streams in Ireland
As mentioned above, all Six Nations 2026 matches are broadcast free-to-air in Ireland.
Blank media 1 broadcasts Scotland v England, which means it will also be available to stream on the Blank Media Set platform.
Are you not in Ireland at the moment? Check NordVPN.
How to watch Scotland vs England live streams in South Africa
Scotland v England is televised on a subscription service SuperSport.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch the Calcutta Cup on SuperSport with prices starting at R699 ($44) per month.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
How to watch Scotland vs England live streams in Australia
In Australia, Scotland vs England is underway Stan Sports.
It costs $20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription which costs from $12 per month.
Far from Oz? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Scotland vs England live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport Reviews is the TV rights holder for the 2026 Six Nations in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream of Scotland v England, with the Sky Sport now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month. You can also stream the T20 World Cup on the platform.
Are you missing the Scotland v England match because you are abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Scotland vs England in Japan
In Japan, Scotland v England will be broadcast live on Wow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month.
Are you visiting Japan from England for the Calcutta Cup? Enjoy your free streams using a VPN like NordVPN.
What is the start time for Scotland vs England?
The scheduled kick-off time for Scotland against England on Saturday February 14 is 4:40 p.m. GMT local time in Edinburgh, or 11:40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT in the United States.
Can I watch Scotland vs England on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser. For example, ITVX, Peacock and Virgin Media Play all have dedicated apps.
You can also stay up to date with all things Six Nations on the official social channels on X (@SixNations), YouTube (@Men’sSixNations) and Instagram (@SixNationsRugby).
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