Scotsman Sport Headlines

Northampton's Courtney Lawes wins a lineout against Glasgow Warriors' Sintu Manjezi during the Investec Champions Cup match at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors ‘shell-shocked’ as Fin Smith inspires Northampton Saints

Cammy Scott was handed a start at number 10 in Clermont as Edinburgh rested Ben Healy. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh show second half spirit but Clermont prove too strong in Challenge Cup

Martin Boyle during a Hibernian training session at the Hibernian Training Centre, on December 08, 2023. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Boyle on Hibs 'heart attack football' and where manager is 'best I've seen'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be without top scorer Kyogo Furuhashi for the duration of the Asian Cup. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic boss sidesteps Miovski question and reveals 'top class loan' option

Brendan Rodgers in the market for a striker ahead of three potential Asian Cup exits

Female referees like Hollie Davidson are welcome addition to men's rugby

Scots referee has shown that women can run and police a game as well as any man...

Hibs duo Lewis Miller and Martin Boyle are likely to miss a number of matches after the winter break due to Australia's involvement in the Asian Cup. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Hibs boss admits concern over Asian Cup impact but plans in place to fill gaps

Hibs could lose up to five international players during the tournament in Qatar

Brendan Rodgers reveals secret Callum McGregor meeting key to Celtic return Andrew Smith

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Rory McIlroy defends change of heart over LIV golfers playing in Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy expects Ryder Cup changes after Jon Rahm’s LIV switch...

'LIV Golf is here to stay' is message as Rahm joins breakaway circuit

Hailing the announcement of Jon Rahm joining, ‘Liv Golf is here to stay’ was the message from the br...

Scotsman Columnists

Rangers and Dundee will do battle on Saturday afternoon at Ibrox.

How to watch Rangers v Dundee - live stream, team news, referee, VAR and odds

Glasgow's Tom Jordan in action during the defeat to Northampton at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors chastened by Northampton in Champions Cup opener

Hibs striker Elias Melkersen has been sold to Strømsgodset for £1.2m. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hibs striker sold for £1.2m with 'significant' sell-on clause

Rangers' Danilo and Hearts' Calem Nieuwenhof in action during the midweek match at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers suffer Danilo injury bombshell as Tom Lawrence ruled out until 2024

Football

Reported Celtic target Mathias Kvistgaarden in action for Denmark during a UEFA U21 Euro 2025 qualifier against Wales last month. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Celtic target £8.5m striker as Kewell exit on cards amid approach from Japan

Danish youngster linked with January move to Celtic Park as J-League club targets Kewell for manager’s job

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Rangers defender Leon Balogun applauds the travelling fans after the 1-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Balogun grateful for Rangers clean slate but frustration at Beale snub lingers

Hibs midfielder Joe Newell (right) applauds the travelling fans after the 4-1 defeat at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Joe Newell happy with 'drastic' change under Hibs boss Nick Montgomery

Aidan Smith: Call Farage, we need another Brexit to get our clubs out of Europe

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Celtic's Callum McGregor played further forward in the 4-1 win over Hibs on Wednesday. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic star hailed 'ideal footballer' after change of position against Hibs

Scott McKenna in action for Scotland during the recent 3-3 draw with Norway at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland Euro 2024 hopeful 'banished' from squad ahead of expected transfer

Megan Rapinoe reacts after failing to score in the penalty at the Women’s World Cup 2023 (Photo: WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

United States Women: Netflix confirm release date for 'Under Pressure'

Zander Clark (left) will remain Hearts number one goalkeeper for now despite the return from injury of Craig Gordon. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts to stick with Zander Clark in goal despite Craig Gordon return

Scotland fans can watch their team in action at Euro 2024 for free. (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland's Euro 2024 matches to be shown free-to-air as TV line-up confirmed

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon returns to the squad for Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by Rangers. He watched from the bench on his return to the first-team pool after nearly a year out with a broken leg (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts-Rangers reaction: Half-time goalies' gesture spoke volumes

Celtic's Luis Palma penalty had significance beyond its impact on his side's 4-1 win over Hibs. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic-Hibs reaction: nine penalties millennium most; time up for Turnbull?

Rugby Union

Edinburgh Rugby take on Clermont Auvergne at the Stade de Marcel-Michelin in their Challenge Cup opener. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

What TV channel is Clermont v Edinburgh? How to watch Challenge Cup opener

Glasgow Warriors host Northampton in their Champions Cup opener at Scotstoun on Friday. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

What TV channel is Glasgow v Northampton? How to watch Champions Cup opener

Matt Fagerson will make his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance in Friday's Champions Cup tie against Northampton Saints at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Champions Cup opener is landmark occasion for Glasgow Warriors forward

Huw Jones is back in the Glasgow Warriors side for the first time since October after recovering from a foot injury. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow aim to start with a bang as they return to European rugby’s top table

Edinburgh's Cammy Scott will start at 10 against Clermont Auvergne at Stade Marcel-Michelin. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh pumped crowd noises into training ahead of Clermont showdown

Edinburgh prop Boan Venter has signed a new two-year contract. (Picture: Edinburgh Rugby)

Boan Venter inspired by WP Nel as Scotland chance hoves into view

George Watson's lift the trophy after the 42-21 victory over Stewart's Melville at Murrayfield. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scottish Schools finals: George Watson's College do the double at Murrayfield

Golf

Blairgowrie's Connor Graham in action during the Junior Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome in September. Picture: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.

New Texas Tech signing Graham made honorary member of Blairgowrie

Colin Montgomerie is excited to be playing in the inaugural World Champions Cup in Florida. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

Montgomerie excited about 'great honour' of representing Europe again

Martin Slumbers, The R&A Chief Executive, is adamant that something has to be done to tackle the distance issue in golf. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Recreational golfers facing 'less than five-yard loss' in golf ball roll back

Victorious European captain Paul McGinley poses with the Ryder Cup after his side's success at Gleneagles in 2014. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

McGinley on Ryder Cup 'regret', Rahm rumour, Tiger return and Rory ready to roar

Other Sport

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are competing in the Grand Prix final.

'It was never a question for us to miss nationals'

Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy, alongside husband Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, at Downing Street on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

F1: Susie Wolff denies report she shared confidential details with her husband

Pairs Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby took their third national title at the British Figure Skating Championships.

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Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby from Dundee during last year's World Figure Skating Championships.

Scottish skaters set to defend national titles

Snooker's big names to battle in Edinburgh for the BetVictor Scottish Open

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Northern Ireland's Mark Allen poses with the winner's trophy after the snooker final of the 2022 Cazoo UK Championship at the York Barbican in York.

Everything you need to know about the UK Championship Snooker 2023

Bruce Mouat celebrates Scotland's win over Sweden.

Scotland claim European curling title with win over old adversaries Sweden

Sport Opinion

Dan Parks was often the victim of criticism from his own Scotland fans.

Farrell is a legitimate panto villain but his own fans booing him is bonkers

Alan Tait of Scotland forces his way over to score against England in the Calcutta Cup Five Nations match at Twickenham in 1999.

Six Nations: Don't flutter eyelashes- this is crown jewel and must stay free

Ian Johnston discovered he loved swimming, after avoiding it for years, at Dalry Swim Centre in Edinburgh

How I learned to stop hating the 'boiled carrots' of sports and love it instead

Nigel Clough, manager of Mansfield Town, has told his players to curb the goal celebrations. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aidan Smith: You’ve only made a routine tackle. Why all the hugs and high-fives?

"What? Really, mate? You're stopping the game again?" Ange Postecoglou during the VAR-dominated Spurs-Chelsea game

Aidan Smith: I’m with Ange Postecoglou - let’s kill VAR before it kills football

Rangers fans light up the Bob Shankly stand with pyro during the match against Dundee on Wednesday.

Is football one bad flare-up away from visiting fans being banned?

More Scotsman sport

Rangers' Tom Lawrence was replaced after going down injured during the first half of the 1-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers update on latest injury setbacks as Clement admits unique situation

Celtic's Alistair Johnston is fouled by Hibs' Lewis Stevenson inside the box leading to a penalty after a VAR check. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Hibs question VAR as revelations made over Celtic player's penalty confession

Hearts manager Steven Naismith shows his frustration on the touchline during the 1-0 defeat to Rangers at Tynecastle. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Naismith disappointed by Rangers goal as Hearts boss bemoans 'quick' injury time

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers with striker Oh Hyeon-gyu at full time after the 4-1 win over Hibs. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rodgers coy over Celtic striker position as Oh stakes claim with Hibs double

Kilmarnock's David Watson (centre) celebrates after scoring an injury-time winner against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Robson responds to Aberdeen boo boys as McInnes relishes late Killie winner

Abdallah Sima celebrates after scoring Rangers' winner against Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers summer recruitment redeemers combine to down Hearts

Celtic's Oh Hyeon-gyu celebrates after scoring his second to make it 4-0 over Hibs. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic dish out Hibs reality check as striker steps up after Kyogo benching

The SFA has apologised for the error which lead to Scotland's Euro 2024 ticket sales being delayed. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland fans criticise Euro 2024 ticket delay ‘shambles’ as new sale time set

Scotland Women stars took to social media after their 6-0 loss to England. Cr. SNS Group.

Scotland defender's 25-word message to fans after England mauling

Hearts host Rangers at Tynecastle Park in the Scottish Premiership. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

What TV channel is Hearts v Rangers? How to watch, team news, referee and VAR

Liam Boyce has penned a one-year contract extension at Hearts. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Hearts tie down striker on new contract as club tease further signing news

Celtic host Hibs at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What TV channel is Celtic v Hibs? How to watch, team news, referee and VAR

The European Championship trophy on stage at the Euro 2024 draw in Hamburg, Germany last week. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images)

Scotland Euro 2024 ticket sales delayed as SFA blunder leaves fans frustrated

Loosehead prop Boan Venter has put pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal with Edinburgh Rugby. (Picture: Edinburgh Rugby)

Prop signs deal which will make him eligible for Scotland

Hibs defender Lewis Mille with manager Nick Montgomery after being sent off against Dundee. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Maybe we should gag him' - Nick Montgomery warns Hibs player to change ways

Fraser Brown leads out Glasgow Warriors for the Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers at the start of the 2016/17 European campaign. This Friday, they kick off the tournament against Northampton Saints at Scotstoun. (Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS)

Fraser Brown: Glasgow Warriors have a pack to flourish in the Champions Cup

Craig Gordon trains with Hearts at the Oriam ahead of his expected return to the squad against Rangers at Ibrox on Wednesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts set for keeper dilemma as Gordon poised to return v Rangers

Rangers manager Philippe Clement addresses the media ahead of facing Hearts on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Nils Koppen backed to solve Rangers transfer woes - 'faster and better'

Hibs left-back Lewis Stevenson challenges Aberdeen's Bojan Miovski during the 2-0 win at Easter Road on Sunday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hibs manager praised for bucking 'depressing' Scottish Premiership trend