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Celta Vigo’s Javi Rodriguez scores to make it 1-1 during a UEFA Europa League 2026/2027 League Phase MD3 match between Celtic and RC Celta de Vigo at Celtic Park,

I watched Celtic lose to Celta Vigo and noted a worrying Euro pattern

Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken

Hearts gripped by injury woe at Trabzonspor with duo hurt

Ollie and Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, Edinburgh Rugby's front-row brothers.

Blyth-Lafferty brothers on the rise: Edinburgh sibling Jerry and Ollie

Assistant manager Shaun Maloney during a Celtic MD-1 training session at the Lennoxtown ahead of the Europa League match against Celta Vigo. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Maloney shoots down 'incorrect' perception that he is running Celtic

Some claim Martin O’Neill is just a public figurehead - but Maloney insists that is not the case

Hearts midfield decimated further as Vrancken issues Salah warning

Another formidable task awaits Hearts in Turkey after Celtic Park thrashing

Lions players honour their late team-mate Hyron Andrews ahead of the European Champions Cup match against La Rochelle at the Marcel-Deflandre Stadium in western France, on October 17, 2026.

No minute's silence but Edinburgh will pay respects to Hyron Andrews

Duhan van der Merwe returns but Darcy Graham out of URC clash

Scales: Celtic dressing room will rally around grieving teammate Lewis Anderson

Lewis Anderson

When Mo Salah scored at Hampden and no one noticed

Legendary striker will renew his acquaintance with Scottish football when Trabzonspor take on Hearts

Dundee hero Giorgi Nemsadze dead at 54 as tributes paid

Classy midfielder led Dundee to Scottish Cup final and scored memorable derby goal

Full details of how to watch the Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony. Cr: Getty Images.

How to watch Ballon d'Or 2026 on TV and streaming, plus ceremony hosts

Ben Gannon-Doak played a pivotal role in Bournemouth's historic Europa League win over AC Milan on Thursday night. Cr: Getty Images.

'Special player' - Gannon-Doak hailed as Scotland duo star in Euro win

Ayr beat Currie 41-27 in last season's Premiership Final at Millbrae (Pic: SNS)

Blockbuster clash tops Premiership weekend as Ayr and Currie face off

Rangers boss Derek McInnes could make changes for the visit of St Johnstone at Ibrox this Saturday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers vs St Johnstone team news: 8 out as McInnes mulls change

Football

Czech side pull off huge Conference League shock just months after Rangers win with draw against Brighton. Cr: Getty Images.

Rangers conquerors pull off shock as Celtic record breaker shut out

Czech side pull off huge Conference League shock just months after Rangers win.

Celtic's Callum Osmand (L) with Manager Martin O'Neill (R)

Celtic injury update on forward emerges after fitness concern

Liam Scales of Celtic reacts after conceding a second goal to Celta Vigo

Celtic suffer Europa League hammer blow in Celta Vigo loss

Hibs vs Celtic team news: 5 out and several doubts at Easter Road Graham Falk

Celta Vigo’s Javi Rodriguez scores to make it 1-1 during a UEFA Europa League 2026/2027 League Phase MD3 match between Celtic and RC Celta de Vigo at Celtic Park,

Celtic player ratings vs Celta Vigo: Lightning trio and ace exposed

Dundee playmaker Georgi Nemsadze

Remembering the 'Caucasus Maradona' after Georgi Nemsadze passing

An update on the 14 Scotland internationals that completed transfers to new clubs in summer 2026. Cr: Getty Images.

How the 14 Scotland players who moved clubs in the summer are doing

LASK secured their maiden Champions League win against Sporting CP on Wednesday night. Cr: Getty Images.

Celtic slayers snap five year losing streak in major shock

Scotland international Tommy Conway is enjoying a new new lease of life at Middlesbrough after changing position. Cr: Getty Images.

'Best in the league' - Conway ready to offer Pocognoli fresh option

Scotland talisman John McGinn had a major impact in Aston Villa's Champions League victory over Viking. Cr: Getty Images.

McGinn lands award as Villa equal record in Champions League

Callum Osmand during a Celtic MD-1 training session at the Lennoxtown Training Centre, on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic form prompts Spanish inquisition as fan boycott addressed

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Rugby Union

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland make rugby world rankings jump ahead of Nations Championship

Jamie Ritchie during a Glasgow Warriors training Session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Jamie Ritchie in Glasgow Warriors debut and there's a new face at 10

Edinburgh scrum-half Hector Patterson has signed a new contract.

New deal for Edinburgh scrum-half who is learning from Scotland’s No 1

The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 08, 2025 (Pic: SNS)

Scotland to face All Blacks in New Zealand for first time in 27 years

Aicha Sutcliffe, centre, will make her first Scotland start in Friday's game v Australia while Hannah Ramsay, right, has been switched from full-back to stand-off. Leah Bartlett, left, is on the bench.

Scotland Women bid to finish on high in Canberra in WXV Global Series

Alex Craig has described Glasgow Warriors teammate Tavi Tuipulotu as 'a good friend' (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors lock praises debuting teammates after Sale win

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews passed away while on tour in France last week (Pic: Getty)

Hyron Andrews cause of death confirmed as Lions release statement

Golf

David Law faces an anxious weekend after being unable to convert good birdie chances at his final two holes in the Genesis Championship in Korea

Anxious weekend for Law as three other Scots lose DP World Tour cards

Ian Poulter pictured during his DP World Tour appearance in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links earlier this month

Poulter is latest big name to confirm LIV Golf exit

Lorna McClymont pictured during the Super Bock Ladies Open at Vidago Palace Golf in Portugal

McClymont comes close again to maiden professional win

David Law is playing his 11th week in a row as he bids to hang on to a full DP World Tour card for the 2027 season

Slow starts for Scots battling to hang on to DP World Tour cards

Other Sport

Burton snowboards at 50: raise a glass to the innovators of the past

Luke Littler starts his European Championship campaign today.

European Championship Darts 2026 Friday Order of Play: Full schedule

Scott Donaldson is in quarter-final action today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Today: Friday order of play

The Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh as the Capital becomes the first ever Scottish location to host the Grand Départ of the historic race.

Explainer Tour de France 2027 in Scotland: Everything you need to know

Scotland set for Tour de France as full 2027 route announced

Start of the Tour de France through Edinburgh city centre revealed

Scotland's Anthony McGill is in action today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Thursday order of play, prize money

Sport Opinion

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

Danny McGrain seen with John Barnes during a Celtic vs Liverpool legends charity match in 2006 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Danny McGrain deserves all our best wishes after Alzheimer's diagnosis Scotsman comment

Team Europe’s Nastasia Nadaud celebrates her Solheim Cup singles victory on Sunday with Scottish caddie Michele Thomson at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands

Scottish golf needs new Solheim Cup poster girl like Hull or Woad

More Scotsman sport

Celtic host Spanish side Celta Vigo in the Europa League at Celtic Park on Thursday.

Celtic v Celta Vigo: TV channel and live stream for Europa League game

Trabzonspor host Hearts in the Conference League at Papara Park on Thursday.

Trabzonspor v Hearts: TV channel and live stream for Europa League tie

Luke Littler will be looking to retain his World Darts Championship title

Tickets to the World Darts Championship from £90

Here's how the 9 Scottish players currently playing in Italy have done for their clubs this season. Cr: Getty Images.

How the 9 Scots currently playing in Italy have performed this season

Two Celtic stars have been urged to consider a move to the English Premier League. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic duo urged to seek new challenge and move to a ‘bigger’ club

Rangers have been warned they must address the ‘weakness’ they showed against Dundee at the weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers 'quality moments' masked major issues as 'weakness' exposed

Former Dundee United goalkeeper Sieb Dykstra during the 1998-99 season.

Hearts trip stirs memories of a hellhole and mistaken mosque complaint

Former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers went top of the Saudi Pro League after a dramatic late victory on Monday night. Cr: Getty Images.

Rodgers targets more history as ex-Man City man ignites title dream

Scott McTominay celebrates scoring Napoli's second goal in the 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)

McTominay Champions League heroics with first goals since heart op

The three current highest-earners in the world of darts.

How Much Do Darts Players Earn? 10 highest earning throwers

Sebastian Tounekti has struggled to win over Celtic fans. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ex-Celtic man questions continued selection of current first-teamer

Ruwald van der Merwe (not pictured) says he has been pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on forwards play and set pieces at Glasgow Warriors this season (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow new boy reveals biggest surprise about Scottish rugby

Scotland international lock Alex Craig has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Second Scotland star signs Glasgow contract extension in as many days

Luke Littler is looking to claim his first European Championship this week.

European Championship Darts 2026 Order of Play: Thursday schedule

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll says he was wanted by Scotland. Cr: Getty Images.

Former England striker reveals why he performed Scotland U-turn

John Higgins is in action in Belfast today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Today: Wednesday order of play

Scotland international lock Alex Samuel (left) has signed a new deal at Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Scotland international signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

TV rights for Scottish Premiership matches have been put out to tender by the SPFL.

SPFL open door for more live matches as TV rights put out to tender

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has two big decisions to make ahead of this week's Europa League clash with Celta Vigo. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic vs Celta team news: 11 out as O'Neill left with two decisions