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Paul Cormack and Lydia Ko show off the trophy after the Kiwi's win in the AIG Women's Open over the Old Course at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Lydia Ko's Scottish caddie on why he wasn't about to let himself be an 'idiot'

Lydia Ko poses with the AIG Women's Open trophy after her two-shot success over the Old Course at St Andrews. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

How OIympic champion Ko's 'fairytale' continues at St Andrews

Glasgow Warriors drive towards the Dragons try line during the URC victory at Scotstoun.

Depleted Warriors make light work of Dragons on Bhatti's big night

Michael Braithwaite is creative director of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Global hunt launch for new Tattoo director to expand event's global reach

Assistant coach (skills coach) Pete Horne during a Scotland training session.

Improved mental resilience can help Scotland in South Africa opener

Les Kiss was on Edinburgh's radar but is set to be appointed head coach of Queensland Reds. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Rugby favourite emerges as Les Kiss 'agrees terms' with Queensland

Scottish players look dejected after their loss to Australia in the quarter-final of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Pic: CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland at 2003 World Cup: Quality squad but somehow things did not go right

Franco Smith addresses his Glasgow Warriors players during an open training session at Scotstoun in April. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How early-riser Franco Smith gave Glasgow Warriors the wake-up call they needed

Auckland Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has reportedly held talks with the SRU over replacing Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach after the World Cup. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Leon MacDonald coy over Scotland link amid reports of SRU talks

Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.

Scotland Women enlist mental skills coach Walsh and zone in on preparation

The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association say that “players have had enough” amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze.

Wales boss Warren Gatland would not back player strike despite supporting cause

Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji head coach. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Vern Cotter: Former Scotland coach quits Fiji post for personal reasons

Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand takes a conversion during the weekend win over Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'Finn Russell is my favourite 10 in the world', reveals All Blacks star

Francois-Marie Dibon at the Garry Bridge near Killiecrankie in Perthshire

Man smashes world bungee jump record at Garry Bridge in Perthshire

Victor Perez celebrates with the trophy after winning a four hole play-off against Ryan Fox of New Zealand to clinch the Dutch Open at Bernardus Golf. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Dundee-based Victor Perez claims Dutch Open title after four-hole play-off

Josh McKay's last visit to South Africa coincided with the start of Covid. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Expect razzle dazzle and hard and fast footie' says McKay

Josh McKay during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

McKay: I'm not thinking about playing for Scotland

Tempers flare following Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

What second Test defeat means for the Scots in the Lions squad

Planning for several weeks without international players while he was in charge of Glasgow Warriors gave Dave Rennie valuable experience as head coach ahead of his new role with Australia. Picture: Getty.

Wallabies set to benefit from lessons Dave Rennie learned during Glasgow Wallabi...

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Dave Rennie warns Glasgow they can’t compete with big spenders

Exeter’s Stuart Hogg.takes on Kyle Steyn of Glasgow during the 31-31 thriller in January. Picture: SNS

No trophy but Dave Rennie leaves Glasgow Warriors with a positive report card

For singletons who are determined to be mingletons, there are speed dating events happening all over the country.

Valentine's Day 2020 events near me: things to do around Scotland if you're sing...

Ben Youngs has been dropped to the bench following England's defeat by France last weekend. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty

Ben Youngs pays price as England coach wields axe for Calcutta Cup crunch

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 31: Glasgow Warriors's Aki Seiuli is pictured during a training session, at Scotstoun Stadium, on December 31, 2019, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Gary Hutchison / SNS Group / SRU)

Aki Seiuli aiming to be a force in Scotland with Glasgow Warriors

England defence coach John Mitchell oversees training drills at the Fuchu Asahi Football Park in Japan. Picture: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images

Defence coach says England can pile pressure on South Africa

The outstanding Manu Tuilagi scores England's try against New Zealand. Picture: Eugene Hoshiko/AP

Iain Morrison: A well-organised defence beat an exciting attack and you have to ...

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says he is staying until the end of the season. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Dave Rennie ‘absolutely’ interested in Australia job but committed to Glasgow fo...

Gregor Townsend is an 'intelligent, self-critical and conscientious man who will do everything in his power to put things right', says Stuart Bathgate. Picture: Getty Images

Stuart Bathgate: Why Gregor Townsend must be given more time with Scotland

Australia achieved a landmark win against New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup. Picture: Tony Ashby/AFP/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup Pool D: Why adversity can work in Australia’s favour

Royal Bank of Scotland is expected to announce its first female chief executive. Picture: CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images)

RBS set to name Rose as boss

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Stand-off Simon Hickey reveals Edinburgh Rugby have a plan of attack for the new...

The results come a day after RBS bosses warned over a Brexit-related hit as uncertainty weighs on the economy. Picture: John Devlin

Royal Bank of Scotland profits come under pressure

McEwan has a years notice period and will stay in post until a successor has been appointed. Picture: Ian Rutherford

RBS chief Ross McEwan resigns as bank warns of Brexit income hit

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie. Picture: SNS

Dave Rennie signs new Glasgow deal and plays down Australia link

New deal: Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie. Picture: SNS Group

Dave Rennie extends Glasgow Warriors stay as he targets ‘even better season’ in ...

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Obituary: George Cawkwell, New Zealander academic and author who was proud of hi...

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach, Jason OHalloran. Picture: SNS

Glasgow coach Jason O’Halloran: Injuries can sometimes be a blessing

RBS has issued its second dividend since being bailed out by the government a decade ago. Picture: John Devlin.

Royal Bank of Scotland profits rise as lender issues special dividend

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham crosses the line for the decisive try of the game.

Edinburgh beat Montpellier to soar into Heineken Cup last eight '“ and drag Glas...

Cat Tuivaiti of Strathclyde Sirens. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Cat Tuivaiti answers Scottish netball's siren call

Englishman Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland coach after the World Cup. Picture: by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Allan Massie: Nationality of coaches is irrelevant in Test rugby

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Scene: a village road. The howling two-seater was red and black. The coney was brown and worried. The chasing stoat was silent and hungry. The car was snarling ...

Bill Mata has developed from an Olympic sevens gold medal winner to a world-class No.8. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fiji come to Murrayfield seeking first away win over tier one nation

Ross McEwan. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

RBS boss can't guarantee scandals won't happen on his watch

Glasgow Warriors' Ryan Wilson and Niko Matawalu leave the field after the win over Dragons. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Glasgow Warriors look for winning momentum ahead of European test

Simon Hickey: Early Cockerill signing. Picture: SNS

Simon Hickey stands at the ready for Edinburgh

Former Lions captain Sam Warburton has announced his retirement from rugby. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Warren Gatland pays tribute as Sam Warburton retires at 29

Russell Knox repeats birdie heroics in play-off to win Irish Open

Scotland's Jonny Gray takes on two of Georgia's formidable forwards at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock in 2016. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Allan Massie: Well done Scotland for playing away in Georgia

Callum Gibbins during a training session at Scotstoun. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Callum Gibbins says Glasgow must improve in Pro14 play-offs

Veteran hooker Neil Cochrane is hanging up his boots. Picture: SNS Group

Neil Cochrane among nine more players leaving Edinburgh in the summer

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Mo Farah races for the line to win the Great North Run. Picture: PA

Victory in Great North Run for Mo Farah who may target Olympics

Ryan Wilson has been named as the new captain of the Glasgow Warriors. Picture: SNS

Ryan Wilson appointed new Glasgow Warriors captain

Adam Hastings will make his first appearance at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors when they face Northampton Saints. Picture: SNS

Dave Rennie gives youth a chance as Glasgow face Saints test

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Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie

Warriors new coach Dave Rennie: Why I belong to Glasgow

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