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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

Scott McTominay’s importance to Scotland cannot be underplayed.

Scotland lay out McTominay plans as Pocognoli awaits first meeting

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

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

Scotland must produce a front-five performance close to the one that rocked South Africa

Scotland coach provides update on key duo ahead of All Blacks clash

Edinburgh winger and Glasgow Warriors back row ‘good to go’ after injury concerns.

Celtic manager Marink Reedijk took part in the Q&A.

'Hard but fair': Celtic supremos get grilling from fans

Club chiefs attend latest summit in front of supporters

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

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The 10 latest Scotland squad winners and losers

Head coach makes a number of intriguing tweaks to his second squad

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

Guys Kinnings on speculation about current health of circuit, wellbeing of its members and its plans...

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

Scotland hit with fresh injury concern just hours after naming squad

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

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

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay returns to the Scotland squad.

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

Football

The collision took place at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez in Tenerife.

Tenerife footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision

Incident occurred during second-tier Spanish match

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

Celtic v Besiktas injury news: 6 out including captain and two doubts

Scott McTominay is fit and firing once again.

Scotland squad: McTominay, Adams, major injury and Gauld option

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

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Rangers defender James Penrice lets out an exhale of emotion after providing the assist for Ryan Naderi's match-winner against Aberdeen

Why Rangers must turn cup semi-final heroics into platform for success

Hibs heroes Martin Boyle and Joe Newell take centre stage after the win over Hearts at Hampden.

Hibs bullish over Rangers as Hearts boss enters uncharted territory

Aberdeen defender Jack Milne (L) grapples with Rangers striker Kevin Kelsy

Milne delivers honest insight into Aberdeen struggles

Ethan Ross opens the scoring for Falkirk against Celtic.

Unconvincing Celtic fail to stretch away from Rangers

Questions are being asked of Celtic.

Falkirk-Celtic notebook: Telling Sutton comments and duff magic wand

Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin is desperate to end his wait for a winner's medal

Nico Raskin's pride at Hampden captaincy + unfinished trophy business

The Hibs players celebrate their win over Hearts.

Hibs shed Hearts Hampden baggage and get much-needed boost

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Rugby Union

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw poses for a photo with his family after winning the Super Rugby Grand Final against the Chiefs in Wellington, New Zealand, in June.

Clark Laidlaw says he would welcome conversation with Scottish Rugby

The All Blacks have been left devastated by the sudden death of head of security Logan Cadwallader in Edinburgh ahead of the weekend match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks 'heartbroken' as head of security dies in Edinburgh

New Zealand attack coach Mike Blair during an All Blacks training session at Merchiston Castle School, in Edinburgh, on November 3, 2026.

'Cagey': Blair won’t give much away on return home to face Scotland

Jack Dempsey is closing in on his 50th cap in international rugby.

‘Ready to rumble’: Jack Dempsey eyes half-and-half jersey for landmark

Under-20 international Ollie Blyth-Lafferty has been called into the full Scotland squad.

Edinburgh Rugby trio called into Scotland squad - and McKay also joins

Head coach Sean Everitt felt Edinburgh were "erratic" in their 31-12 defeat by Benetton in Treviso.

Edinburgh suffer first URC defeat after 'unusual and erratic' display

Scotland's Seb Stephen arrives for the Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on July 18, 2026. The hooker made his debut in the game.

‘No regrets’: Scotland hooker's New Zealand route after academy snub

Golf

Muirfield will be staging the ISPS HANDA Senior Open for just the second time

Exclusive Muirfield to stage Senior Open as it waits for The Open to return

Marc Warren shows off his ranking coin as he celebrates promotion to the DP World Tour at the end of the Grand Final on the HotelPlanner Tour at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca

Warren opens up on new fitness regime and people believing in him

Bob MacIntyre is missing the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the first time since making his debut in 2019

MacIntyre makes call on season-ending DP World Tour Championship

Marc Warren embraces his caddie, Nkosikhona Seme, after holing a birdie putt on the 18th green on day four of the Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca

Warren conjures up some Mallorcan magic to get back on DP World Tour

Other Sport

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

Kyren Wilson is hoping to claim the Northern Ireland Open crown today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Today: Sunday final schedule

Luke Littler is hoping to claim one of the few titles he's not already won.

European Championship Darts 2026 Today: Sunday order of play

Mark Williams is hoping to bag a spot in the final today.

Saturday at the Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026: Semi-finals

Sport Opinion

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

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

More Scotsman sport

Rangers' Ryan Naderi celebrates with Nicolas Raskin (L) at full time after his winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers obligation met as Aberdeen give manager stay of execution

Haissem Hassan hopes to feature less from the bench and more from the start for Celtic.

Hassan aims to improve Celtic defensive work - and dinner times

Rangers manager Derek McInnes (right) and Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson embrace after the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Barclays Hampden, Glasgow.

Robinson says Aberdeen defied expectations amid praise for 23 y/o

Jamie McGrath and Joe Newell celebrate Hibs' win over Hearts.

Hibs create Hampden history and set up final showdown against Rangers

Rangers goal scorer Ryan Naderi celebrates with supporters at full-time after his decisive strike against Aberdeen

Rangers hero Naderi on his knack for scoring and trophy mission

Rangers manager Derek McInnes (centre) celebrates with players Findlay Curtis and Olwethu Makhanya at full time after the 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Hampden. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McInnes highlights a Rangers issue amid relief over semi-final victory

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has been left with much to ponder after defeat by Falkirk.

O'Neill tells Celtic new players to 'cope' as post-mortem begins

Rangers captain Nicolas Raskin (L) and Aberdeen captain Kevin isbet (R) with the match officials ahead of the Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final

Rangers v Aberdeen ratings: 8/10 chief tormentor make decisive impact

Luke McCowan's last Celtic match was against Rangers in September.

Celtic hold talks with frozen-out Luke McCowan - 'he's not to blame'

Marc Warren pictured on day three of the Grand Final on the HotelPlanner Tour at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca

Warren ready to embrace 'crazy thoughts' in last-day card battle

Paul Lawrie in action during day two of the Portugal Legends Championship at Pinheirinho

Lawrie leads outright in Portugal in search of first win since 2022

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

Duncan Ferguson earned a point in his first match in charge of Glentoran.

How Duncan Ferguson fared on Glentoran debut against league leaders

Hearts and Hibs meet in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.

Hearts v Hibs: TV channel and live stream for Hampden semi-final

The Scottish football TV landscape could change significantly in the coming years.

Illegal fire sticks and Article 48: great 3pm TV football debate is on Alan Pattullo

Haissem Hassan hasn't hit the ground running at Celtic.

Why Celtic's Hassan is taking time to settle as price-tag set straight

Falkirk host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Falkirk Stadium on Sunday.

Falkirk v Celtic: TV channel and live stream plus team news

Rangers and Aberdeen meet in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Hampden on Saturday.

Rangers v Aberdeen: TV channel and live stream for cup semi-final

Matthew Southgate acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green on day two of the Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada

DP World Tour card contender doubles up as football club chairman