2.8 What is the Calcutta / Bledisloe Cup?
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This article is from the Rugby Union FAQ, by roelofs@f2s.com (Mees Roelofs) with numerous contributions by others.
2.8 What is the Calcutta / Bledisloe Cup?
The Bledisloe Cup, named after a British Governor in New Zealand, is at
stake, when Australia plays New Zealand. The team winning the series
(usually of two matches) wins the trophy. In case of a drawn series, the
Cup stays with the winner of the year before. The Calcutta Cup is a trophy,
made from melted down Indian Rupees, donated by old Rugbeians to the RFU.
It is awarded to the winner of the annual England vs. Scotland match.
Neither cup is at stake at the World Cup.
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