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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu at full time after the defeat by New Zealand.

Townsend may ring Scotland changes as frustration lingers after defeat

Huw Jones and Finn Russell look on with angst after Scotland's defeat by New Zealand.

Scotland face up to bleak truth as piece of history washed away

Stephen Robinson faced the ire of Aberdeen's fans after the 4-0 defeat by Hibs.

Robinson vows to battle on as Aberdeen slip to ‘unacceptable’ defeat

The New Zealand players perform the Haka before defeating Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks left emotional after win as unique Haka move explained

Rennie and Taylor react to victory over Scotland at Murrayfield

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand - player ratings as history-maker gets a 9

Scots players work hard but most are second best throughout as wait for first ever win against New Z...

Stephen Gallacher putts during the second round of the Champions UK plc European Senior Masters at Grand Hyatt La Manga Resort

No more 'round-bellies' as La Manga event shows rise of fitness levels

Lawrie and Gallacher in contention heading into final round of European Senior Masters in Spain

Celtic star's telepathic connection with strike partner explained Lewis Anderson

Lewis Anderson

A Hibs casual to bare-knuckle boxer - Leith Warrior's incredible story

BKFC Championship lands in Scotland for first time and affords chance for sofa installer to turn pro

Hogh riddle continues to fox Celtic as O'Neill opens up on striker

Manager is pleased with Dane’s work - but goal drought continues

Murrayfield plays host to Scotland v New Zealand on Saturday afternoon.

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand RECAP: All Blacks show class at Murrayfield

Harold Davis displays his medals back in 2006 in Gairloch.

Rangers' Iron man of Ibrox always turned up - and should be remembered

St Mirren host Rangers in a Scottish Premiership match at the Marbill Coaches Stadium on Saturday night. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

St Mirren v Rangers: TV channel and live stream plus team news

Aberdeen host Hibs in a Scottish Premiership match at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday.

Aberdeen v Hibs? TV channel and live stream plus team news

Football

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill celebrates after the Europa League win over Besiktas at Celtic Park.

Why Celtic bench heroes did not start as O'Neill explains decision

Celtic substitutes make the difference as O’Neill lifts lid on pre-planned changes

Mark Atkinson

Celtic's Camilo Duran scores to make it 2-1 over Besiktas at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic cure insomnia before subs make the difference in Euro lift-off

How the Celtic players rated in their Europa League tie against Besiktas

Celtic player ratingss: game-changers off bench as starters struggle

The inside track on Celtic's squad spirit and pressure cooker Lewis Anderson

Lewis Anderson

Hearts' Sabah Kerjota, left, and Thun's Olivier Mambwa, right, challenge for the ball during the Conference League match in Thun, Switzerland. (Anthony Anex/Keystone via AP)

Vrancken's Hearts message after Swiss setback - 'stick together'

Scotland's Stephen Welsh in action during the 2-0 win over North Macedonia in Skopje last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Major Scotland injury boost as knee ligament damage fears allayed

Hearts defender Jamie McCart, left, scores an own goal during the 3-1 defeat by FC Thun in the Uefa Conference League. (Anthony Anex/Keystone via AP)

Hearts calamity in Switzerland: gift-wrapped goals and another injury

Conor Coady has retired from football.

Former Rangers transfer target Coady retires with emotional post

Celtic host Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic v Besiktas? TV channel and live stream for Europa League clash

Hearts take on FC Thun at the Stockhorn Arena in the Uefa Conference League on Thursday night.

FC Thun v Hearts: TV channel and live stream for Conference League

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay celebrates scoring for Napoli against Porto at Dragao Stadium in the Champions League. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP via Getty Images)

McTominay on target again in Champions League as Scotland duty beckons

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Rugby Union

World mile record holder Josh Kerr meets up with Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on the eve of the match with New Zealand.

Exclusive Kerr on his rugby or athletics dilemma and his Murrayfield moment

New Zealand captain Ardie Savea leads the Haka during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and the All Blacks at Murrayfield Stadium on November 08, 2025. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland v New Zealand: TV channel, live stream, teamlines and referee

Finn Russell during the Scotland team run at Murrayfield, ahead of the Nations Championship match against New Zealand.

Scotland want quick ball but All Blacks won't be as flakey as France

Sione Tuipulotu during a Scotland team run on the eve of the Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 6, 2026.

Tuipulotu urges Scotland to 'chase greatness' against All Blacks

Ben White once again has a key role to play when Scotland face the All Blacks at Murrayfield this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland vs New Zealand - three key battles from set piece to tempo

All Blacks captain Codie Taylor has revealed how they will honour the sudden passing of their Head of Security, Logan Cadwallader, ahead of Saturday's match against Scotland at Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)

All Blacks turn to Ka Mate to honour fallen brother against Scotland

Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland against New Zealand.

Scotland put Huwipulotu in for All Blacks as star men miss out

Golf

Paul Lawrie in action during the first round of the Champions UK plc European Senior Masters at Grand Hyatt La Manga Resort in Spain

Lawrie 'hitting it better than ever' as La Manga leaders are in sights

Cleeks GC team member Richard Bland speaks during LIV Golf Virginia at Trump National Golf Club in May

Exclusive Bland reveals shock at end of LIV Golf after committing to 2.0 model

Stephen Gallacher leads the Legends Tour Order of Merit with four events to go

Gallacher eyes Spanish success in bid to be Legends Tour No 1

The future of LIV golf is under intense scrutiny.

LIV golf: 'It's over' for breakaway circuit as £200m deal hits buffers

Other Sport

Snowboarder Gavin Reid

Last Winter: Gavin Reid’s snowboard film proves no man is an island

John Higgins is looking to win a place in the final today.

Friday at the International Championship Snooker 2026 Order of Play

John Higgins is hoping to pot his way to the final today.

Today at the International Championship Snooker: Thursday schedule

John Higgins is in quarter-final action today.

Wednesday schedule at the International Championship Snooker 2026

John Higgins has a huge match against old rival Mark Williams.

Tuesday at the International Championship Snooker 2026 Fourth Round

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson failed to live up to expectations in Milan (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Could Scottish ice dancers win gold in open post-Olympics field?

Wu Yize is the International Championship defending champion.

International Championship Snooker 2026: Prize money, schedule, watch

Sport Opinion

A sizeable crowd watch as a Scottish XI play English side Dick, Kerr Ladies FC in a fundraising match for former servicemen at Tynecastle in Edinburgh in 1921. Picture: Hulton Archive

Why a Scottish footballing world-first should inspire us all Scotsman comment

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning

90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland Scotsman comment

Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence

More Scotsman sport

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie used to be in charge at Glasgow Warriors.

All Blacks coach heaps praise on the Scotland back he gave a debut to

Huw Jones during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh.

Why Jones pipped Hutchinson for Scotland role and the prop plan

New Zealand perform the Haka ahead of last season's match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, on November 8, 2025.

Townsend: no aura issue for Scotland against All Blacks despite streak

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill and Benjamin Nygren during a training session at Lennoxtown on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic unwanted 'world record' quip and best starting XI admission

Hearts Calvin Miller on crutches after the Premier Sports Cup semi-final defeat by Hibs at Hampden. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts accounts reveal £2.4m loss amid bad news on Miller injury

Scott Cummings explained how Scotland have grown as a team over the past 12 months (Pic: Getty)

Cummings relishing reunion with ex boss as Scotland face All Blacks

Will Kyle Rowe start at full back ahead of Blair Kinghorn? (Pic: Getty)

The five biggest Scotland selection decisions for New Zealand Test

James Penrice is currently on loan at Rangers from Greek side AEK Athens.

Rangers boss McInnes eager to make Penrice loan signing permanent

Scottish Golf has announced its squads for 2027

World No 15 is notable absentee as Scottish Golf squads announced

Huw Jones or Rory Hutchinson - the battle for the Scotland 13 jersey

Scotland predicted XV to face All Blacks with big calls in the backs

Stephen Welsh, right, was replaced after 24 minutes for Swansea City against Portsmouth.

Scotland hit with fresh injury concern just hours after naming squad

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Course in the United Arab Emirates

McIlroy adds Masters layer to LIV's bid to 'destroy' DP World Tour

Cameron Adam is teeing up in the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage after finishing 133rd in the Race to Dubai in his rookie season

DP World Tour card hopefuls aiming to hand Scottish golf another boost

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie and full-back Beauden Barrett during a New Zealand training session at a rainy Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, on November 3, 2026.

Where Scotland can hurt New Zealand - but I still fear a familiar loss Fraser Brown

Rangers defender James Penrice has expressed pride at earning his first Scotland call-up for the upcoming Nations League fixtures

Rangers star savours maiden Scotland call-up after candid admission

Guy Kinnings, the DP World Tour CEO, speaks to Rory McIlroy, who is bidding to equal Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Race to Dubai titles over the next fortnight

Exclusive LIV wanted to 'destroy us' - DP World Tour CEO opens up in interview

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay returns to the Scotland squad.

McTominay and Adams return to Scotland squad as Penrice lands call-up

Sebastien Pocognoli has named his latest Scotland squad for the final Nations League double-header against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Scotland report card has stark message as Euros warning issued

Scott McTominay’s importance to Scotland cannot be underplayed.

Scotland lay out McTominay plans as Pocognoli awaits first meeting