Farrell gets the match underway for England, taken by Matt Fagerson who puts the fend in with a strong carry

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away.

The sides have made their way out onto the field, a moments silence for rugby against racism and then it's time for the anthems.

Defending champions England host Scotland in the opening round of the Six Nations Championship. England won four of their five matches in last years event which saw them pip France to the title on points difference, while Scotland recorded three victories to finish in fourth position. When these teams met in last years Six Nations, England edged Scotland 13-6 in an incredibly tight affair. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.

Played: 138 – England leads 76-43 with 19 draws


Points for: England 1,687 / Scotland 1,231 (avg. score: England 12-8 Scotland)


Highest score: England 61 (61-21 on 11 March, 2017) / Scotland 38 (38-38 on 16 March, 2019)


Biggest winning margin: England 40 (43-3 on 3 March, 2001 / 61-21 on 11 March, 2017) / Scotland 27
(33-6 on 15 February, 1986)


First met: 27 March, 1871 – Scotland* 0-0 England – Raeburn Place, Edinburgh


Last met: 8 February, 2020 – England 13-6 Scotland – Murrayfield, Edinburgh


* Scotland won by one goal