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Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt knows results elsewhere will be irrelevant if his team don't do their job.

URC's rather messy conclusion to league season needs rethink
Edinburgh players could come off the pitch on Friday and still be unsure as to whether they’ve made the play-offs

Bob MacIntyre plays his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Scottish Open has earned its place as golf's fifth strongest field

Scott McTominay, centre, celebrates with Napoli teammates after scoring against Torino on Sunday (Picture: Francesco Pecoraro)

McTominay draws Maradona comparison as Italy lauds Scottish superstar Scotsman comment

Swimmer Duncan Scott has warned about the dangers of closing Scotland's pools (Picture: Zac Goodwin)

Why Scotland must take 'generation can't swim' warning seriously Scotsman comment

Hearts defender Michael Steinwender is shown a straight red card by referee John Beaton during the Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Aberdeen at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hearts wrong to blame John Beaton for Scottish Cup semi-final defeat

Rory McIlroy thrilled fans with his performance at The Masters.

'Wildest day' in history of golf - and it was privilege to watch it

Scotland Women have confirmed the appointment of Melissa Andreatta. Cr: Getty Images.

Melissa Andreatta's appointment as Scotland manager can inject hope

Scottish football league reconstruction is back on the agenda. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's Gordian knot - why SPFL reconstruction is doomed

Dundee's Simon Murray celebrates after scoring his 19th goal of the season in the 4-3 defeat by Rangers on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Underrated 33y/o striker should be on radar for first Scotland call up

Scottie Scheffler poses with the trophy after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

Who will be the major contenders in 2025 as Masters looms on horizon?

Darcy Graham gave Scotland hope with a first-half try in Paris but France overpowered the visitors in the second half.

Fraser Brown: If you replace Townsend, you must appoint someone better

James McFadden celebrates after scoring against France at the Parc De Princes stadium in Paris in 2007 (Picture: Franck Fife)

Scotland can beat France if they show some James McFadden-style gallus Scotsman comment

Scotland struggled in the final quarter against Wales, conceding three tries.

I have concerns about the Scotland bench but pressure is on France

King Charles with Sir Chris Hoy during the launch of the Commonwealth Sport King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace on Monday (Picture: Jonathan Brady)

Why it's important to send small piece of Scotland to the Commonwealth Scotsman comment

Cyriel Dessers celebrates his goal against Fenerbahce for Rangers.

We owe apologies to Rangers' headwrecker - although that could change

Nikola Jokic of Serbia and Lebron James of the US jostle for a rebound during an Olympic match at last year's games in France (pool picture)

Basketball is Scottish! The famous tea towel needs an update Scotsman comment

Scotland will be trying to get the ball into the hands of Duhan van der Merwe as much as possible.

Fraser Brown: Scots must beat Wales or face major questions

Jim Farmer’s life was celebrated during a memorial service in at Fairmont St Andrews on Saturday

Golf did legend proud as new star flying Saltire stirs excitement

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.

Some major Scotland decisions are looming and Wales could have a say

A generic view of Aberdour Golf Club, where golf correspondent Martin Dempster’s latest visit ended up with him raking through bins

How banana skin led to golf club slip up and frantic search in bins

Rangers have parted company with Philippe Clement as manager.

Axed Clement could never breathe at Ibrox - start of seismic activity

Scotland's Finn Russell poses with the Calcutta Cup after a fourth successive victory over England last year. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scots have underperformed but Calcutta Cup may be horses for courses

Scotland's Darcy Graham in action against Ireland. He suffered a concussion later in the first half.

Why Darcy Graham should sit out and leftfield Finn Russell alternative

Alphonso Davies celebrates Bayern Munich's late goal.

A most brutal ending - Celtic's great away display counts for nothing

Former LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman, left, joined his successor Scott O’Neil, right, and South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas, centre, at Sunday’s announcement that Adelaide will be the exclusive home of the circuit’s event in Australia through 2031

Why Greg Norman's name left me in dilemma buying new golf trousers

Prince William was presented with Hearts football shirts for his children during a visit to the Edinburgh club to see how SAMH's 'The Changing Room' mental health project works in 2022 (Picture: Jane Barlow/WPA pool)

How sport is saving lives amid Scotland's mental health crisis Robert Nesbitt

Europe’s winning team in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome but how many of these players will be involved at Bethpage Black in September

Bob MacIntyre's Ryder Cup task laid bare as challengers emerge

Celtic have reinvested revenues into the arrivals of players such as Jota and Arne Engels.

Celtic are in rude health but cautionary prediction made for July

Club golfers can now submit General Play scores - but has it led to the system being abused to inflate handicaps?

Golf's 'cheating' issue needs to be addressed

Among the executive orders signed by Donald Trump after become US President was one entitled, 'Keeping Men out of Women’s Sport' (Picture: Anna Moneymaker)

Why it’s not unkind to keep people born male out of women's sport Susan Dalgety

Hibs director Ian Gordon in the stands at Easter Road. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hibs' atrocious accounts leave dark stain and no easy fix for regime

Scotland's Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan could both start against Ireland after impactful substitute appearances in the win over Italy. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What Scotland need to fix to beat Ireland including personnel changes

Adam Idah is Celtic's only recognised senior No 9 option.

Celtic's cotton wool order will be princely after recruitment gaffe

Scotland begin their Six Nations campaign at home to Italy on Saturday.

Scotland need to achieve something this year - we can get second

TV interest in the Six Nations is at a high.

Six Nations TV rights is drama in itself amid dilemma for key players

The last Claret Jug joust at Muirfield, home of the Honourable Company of Golfers, was back in 2013

Muirfield x The Open shrouded in uncertainty despite a 'rocking' club

Jimmy Calderwood supervises Aberdeen's pre-match warm up at the Allianz Stadium in 2008 when facing Bayern Munich.

Cup tie can pay fitting tribute to great entertainer Calderwood Alan Pattullo

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will have to do without his captain Sione Tuipulotu.

How dark horses Scotland recover from ultimate Six Nations hammer blow

Tyrrell Hatton tees off on the iconic eighth hole at Emirates Golf Club in the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Five talking points from Desert Classic - one of golf's best events

Scottish football player Denis Law is hugged by a fan after Scotland beat England 3-2 in 1967.

If they did it for The Queen, why not do it for The King

Denis Law scored 30 goals for Scotland in 55 appearances.

Denis Law is Scottish football royalty - the most natural goalscorer

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu takes on Handre Pollard during the Autumn Nations match against South Africa at Murrayfield in November (Picture: David Rogers)

How I became hooked on this strange, brutal, elegant game called rugby Lisa Simonis

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart and manager Philippe Clement.

Rangers sword of Damocles hangs over Clement despite conditions

Ben Doak has emerged as one of Scotland's key players.

Doak's soaring value is good but status quo may be priceless for Scots

Exercise is a 'miracle cure' for many ailments, including mental ones, as Ian Johnston can attest (Picture: Justin Setterfield)

Obsessing about mental health is making Scotland's crisis worse Ian Johnston

Helicopter footage from Police Scotland shows youths throwing fireworks and other projectiles during public disorder in Edinburgh last year

How 1980s-style football violence has returned to Scotland Tom Wood

Bob MacIntyre celebrates after helping Europe win the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome. |

The 6 desires on wish list of a Scottish golf fan for 2025

Referee Don Robertson checks on the condition of Celtic midfielder Arne Engels after he was struck with a coin thrown by a Rangers fan.

Why SPFL response to Rangers coin throwing leaves much to be desired

The Rangers players celebrate Danilo's goal making it 3-0 against Celtic.

Refulgent Rangers channel an inner Roberts as Clement lengthens odds

Rangers came back from behind but ended up drawing 2-2 with Motherwel..

Stewart has grounds for clear Rangers message to Clement after slip-up

The Taliban has turned Afghanistan into the worst place on Earth to be a woman (Picture: Bulent Kilic)

Taliban’s treatment of women shows need for apartheid-style boycott Susan Dalgety

Bob MacIntyre shows off the Genesis Scottish Open trophy after his dramatic win at The Renaissance Club

The Dempsters 2024: Scottish golfers who shone brightest this year

Scotland teammates Scott Cummings and Grant Gilchrist will be on opposing sides when Glasgow host Edinburgh in the first leg of the 1872 Cup at Hampden on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Glasgow are no longer clear favourites to win the 1872 Cup

Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after Celtic's 3-0 win over Rangers earlier this season.

Celtic fans claim Espanyolification of Rangers as hooped Pacman looms

Steve Clarke's Scotland have been drawn against Portugal or Denmark, Greece and Belarus in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Pic: Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA Wire.

Cautious optimism and complications for Scotland in World Cup bid

Rangers' Hamza Igamane celebrates opening the scoring against Tottenham Hotspur.

This was Ibrox at its shaking best as Rangers v Spurs classic delivers

Bob MacIntyre celebrates with his dad Dougie after winning the RBC Canadian Open in June.

Bob MacIntyre should feel proud to be teeing up in Tiger Woods' event

Finn Russell dots down for Scotland in the 27-13 win over Australia.

Scotland can dare to dream that France trip will be Grand Slam decider

Scotland's Darcy Graham, Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe with the Hopetoun Cup at full time.

Scotland pass defining test with distinction as Ritchie shines bright

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt during a training session at Murrayfield on November 22, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Australian revival is good news for rugby - and for Scotland match

Scotland players celebrate John McGinn's winner against Croatia in a match broadast live free-to-air on YouTube. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Outrage over Scotland games being shown on YouTube - but what's not to like?

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric could play at Hampden for the last time on Friday evening. (Photo: DAMIR SENCAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Modric sure to grace Hampden with class that petulant Ronaldo lacked

Finn Russell is collared by South Africa during Scotland's defeat at the 2023 World Cup.

This is unusual - Scotland have a real chance of beating South Africa

Blair Kinghorn has started four matches on the wing for Toulouse this season.

The big decisions facing Townsend ahead of Scotland v South Africa

Celtic duo Nicolas Kuhn (centre) and Alistair Johnston (left) are two of the club's biggest assets.

Celtic have 3 in-demand assets but club can do business on its terms

Scotland trio Huw Jones, Darcy Graham and Adam Hastings after the win over Fiji.

Scotland could face two significant blows but Townsend has options

Darcy Graham scores the first of his four tries at Murrayfield.

Graham reminds us just how good he is- but another man deserves praise

Duhan van Der Merwe during a Scotland training session.

Scotland's team stronger than I anticipated - Fiji will be good fun

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