Rugby

Eden Park in Auckland is one of rugby's great venues but doesn't hold many happy memories for Scotland.

Samoa v Scotland preview: return to a rugby citadel and a debut at 10

Former Team GB Olympian Sam Quek speaks out following upsetting survey results

Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study shows

The Spidercam technology will provide stunning views of the 18th green at Royal Portrush

New TV technology will be ground-breaker for golf in The 153rd Open

Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotus started together for the British & Irish Lions against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Scotland's Lions fears intensify - others now ahead in Test stakes Graham Bean

Scotland's Cameron Henderson wins a lineout against the Maori All Blacks in Whangarei.

Scotland reaction to win over the Māori as one player suffers blow

Freddy Douglas was a menace throughout for Scotland U20 and scored a first-half try.

Galling end for Scotland Under-20s as they let slip winning position

Alex Masibaka during a Scotland training session at the Oriam.

‘Full circle’ - Scots player with Fijian heritage set for cap in Suva

A Lions jersey bearing Ian McLauchlan’s name and number hangs in the away dressing room at Optus Stadium in Perth before the Lions' tour opener against Western Force.

Ian McLauchlan dressing room tribute ahead of Lions' tour opener

Rory Darge during a Scotland training session at the Oriam before the squad's departure for New Zealand.

How 'gut-punchy' Lions snub gave way to huge pride for Rory Darge

Toulouse's Scottish wing Blair Kinghorn will start the French Top 14 final against Bordeaux-Begles.

Kinghorn v Gray as French rugby's big night throws up a surprise

Scotland U20s' Oliver Duncan (L) and Jack Brown.

Why there's good and bad news for Scotland U20 ahead of World Champs

Almost half of Brits wish there were more women’s sport on TV

Andy Onyeama-Christie is back in the Scotland squad and trained this week at Oriam ahead of the summer tour.

'Won't hold me back' - the injury that forced team-mates to look away

George Turner has return to the Scotland fold and is pictured during a squad training session this week at the Oriam.

'Glad I left door open' - hooker eyes milestone after ending cap exile

Huw Jones and Pierre Schoeman are among the British and Irish Lions players at the official welcoming ceremony in Perth.

'Agreement is very clear' - Lions warn Australia in player release row

Scottish prop forward Ian McLauchlan of the British Lions peparing for their summer tour of Australia in May, 1971, at the revolutionary pre-tour training camp at Eastbourne. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ian McLauchlan: Mighty Mouse of rugby with heart bigger than his body

Blair Kinghorn will miss Lions first match in Australia next weekend.

Kinghorn Lions arrival further delayed as Toulouse reach Top 14 final

Finn Russell enjoys Bath's Premiership final win over Leicester with his daughters.

Decision made on Finn Russell’s future as three-year deal is agreed

A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg’s “complete compliance” with a community payback order. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Sheriff notes Stuart Hogg's ‘compliance’ in domestic abuse case

The Gallagher Premiership Trophy

How to watch Premiership Rugby final and if it is free

Leinster captain Jack Conan and Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortjé with the BKT URC Trophy at Croke Park.

What TV channel is Leinster v Bulls on? How to watch URC final

Rory Darge's new contract ties him to Glasgow Warriors for three more seasons.

'One of the best in Europe' - Scotland captain signs new deal

Darcy Graham was unlucky to miss out on Lions selection.

Why Townsend would be happy to lose key men from Scotland tour squad

Finn Russell of Bath Rugby with his daughter following victory over Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership semi-final. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Finn Russell fitness addressed by Bath ahead of Premiership final

Canan Moodie of Vodacom Bulls is tackled by Edinburgh's Ross Thompson during the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final at Hive Stadium on April 12.

Inside knowledge, attack blueprint - how Edinburgh can upset the Bulls

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie (L) is back for the quarter-final with the Bulls but Duhan van der Merwe (R) is missing.

Key man missing from Edinburgh Rugby's history bid but Ritchie returns

Finn Russell of Bath kicks a conversion after his team's fourth try during the EPCR Challenge Cup final win over Lyon at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Russell leads Bath to Euro glory as Scottish ref at centre of storm

Edinburgh's Nathan Sweeney in action during a pre-season game against Bath at Hive Stadium in 2023.

Edinburgh Rugby player steps away from the pro game at 24

Champions Cup trophy in 2024

Champions Cup final to be free to watch on TV in late twist

George Turner has been capped 45 times by Scotland.

45-cap Scotland hooker returns to UK rugby to link up with old coach

Charlie Savala in action for Northampton Saints against Leicester Tigers.

Glasgow sign Tom Jordan replacement as familiar face returns north

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

Glasgow Warriors' Zander Fagerson is pictured after being called up for the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia.

Why second Lions tour will be even more special for Fagerson

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham was left out of the Lions squad to tour Australia.

'Disappointed' Darcy Graham 'young enough to make next Lions tour'

Johann van Graan, centre, Bath Rugby's head coach, with Finn Russell, left.

Bath coach reveals Edinburgh player he 'has soft spot for'

Hamish Watson, left, and Dougie Fife, right, try to stop James Hook of Gloucester during the 2015 European Challenge Cup final at Twickenham Stoop. Gloucester beat Edinburgh 19-13.

Hamish Watson on Uncle Gilco, memories of 2015 and his Scotland future

Stuart Hogg in action for Montpellier in the French Top 14. (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Stuart Hogg injury setback as career revival in France put on hold

Warriors' Kyle Steyn scores a second half try against the Bulls. (Photo by Calum Chittleburgh / SNS Group)

The Glasgow Warriors trio who are going to benefit most from free week

Freddie Owsley will play his final game for Watsonians in Saturday's Premiership final against Ayr.

Freddie Owsley explains move south ahead of Watsonians swansong

Lewine Mair pictured receiving the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism from PGA of America president Don Rea jnr. Also pictured are Mair's Global Golf Post colleagues John Hopkins and Ron Green jnr as well as Jim Nugent, the digital publication's publisher

Edinburgh-based golf writer honoured alongside Scheffler at Masters

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham is challenged by Cardiff players at the Hive Stadium, on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Cardiff Rugby to enter administration as Welsh Rugby Union step in

Matt Scott and business partners James and Mikey Sim

Rugby star’s fears businesses will shut due to two years of roadworks

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

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

Scotland's Blair Kinghorn celebrates scoring his side's fifth try of the game against Wales. It was the full-back's second.

'Nothing to lose' - Scotland's Paris mission as party-poopers

Finn Russell (left) and Blair Kinghorn during Scotland's team run at Scottish Gas Murrayfield before the Wales game.

Golf helps Finn Russell rediscover his kicking mojo

Jamie Ritchie at the Scotland training camp in Spain.

Duolingo and the Kinghorn factor: inside Jamie Ritchie's French move

Mike Tindall is to guest edit the Beano

Royal first as Mike Tindall guest edits Beano to celebrate superhero

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries