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Jare Oguntibeju in action for Scotland A against Chile at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh in November last year.

South African-born forward 'captured' by Scotland signs first pro deal

Craig Ross in action during the MyGolfLife Open hosted by Pecanwood Estate at Pecanwood Golf & Country Club in Pretoria

Scottish golfer aiming to make most of South African opportunity

David Law in action in the 2025 Hotel Planner Tour season-opener, the SDC Open, in South Africa last week

Scottish golfer on how Challenge Tour return can make him winner again

Scottish golfer off to flying start to new season in South Africa

The returning islanders on Love Island All Stars have shared their romantic advice and New Year Resolutions.

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Three of the returning islanders appearning in Love Island All Stars.

Love Island All Stars: The islanders' icks, red flags and green flags

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When is Love Island on? When the dating show returns, prize, lineup

A bunch of famous faces are returning to the Love Island villa this January.

Love Island All Stars 2025 lineup, why they're back, and ideal partner

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“Scotland’s Shining Legacy: The Untold Story Behind Africa’s Diamond Industry”

Huw Jones is now Scotland's top try-scoring centre of all time.

What Scotland must do to be taken seriously, according to Huw Jones

Scotland lock Scott Cummings reacts as he is sent to the sin bin against South Africa. It was later upgraded to a 20-minute red card.

Scott Cummings learns ban fate at hearing after Scotland red card

Scotland's Ben White had a try chalked off against South Africa.

Gritty Scotland again left with regrets as controversial history made

Scotland host world champions South Africa at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What channel is Scotland v South Africa? TV and live stream details

Sione Tuipulotu passes out the back to Dylan Richardson during a Scotland training session at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Scotland captain highlights 'two things' needed to defeat Springboks

Eben Etzebeth during the South Africa captain's media conference in Edinburgh.

South Africa have say on Finn Russell and Scotland’s ‘world class’ duo

Sione Tuipulotu will lead Scotland against South Africa.

Scotland win over South Africa would 'kickstart' the national side

Finn Russell (R) and Duhan van der Merwe (L) during a Scotland training session at Oriam.

Scotland work with mindset coach as Townsend tries to outwit Erasmus

Tom Jordan made his Scotland debut off the bench against Fiji and will make his first start against South Africa.

Why Jordan is playing out of position for Scotland against Boks

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

The big decisions facing Townsend ahead of Scotland v South Africa

Jean Kleyn is flying in to join the South Africa squad.

South Africa rocked by injury blow ahead of Scotland at Murrayfield

Scotland back-rower Jack Dempsey has flourished on the international stage since switching allegience from Australia. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'Match made in heaven' - switch to Scotland paying off for back-rower

Darcy Graham had to come off after scoring four tries against Fiji.

Scotland dealt Graham blow - but another injury doubt boost

Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey takes the game to Fiji, with support from Sione Tuipulotu.

Townsend debrief: What worked, what must improve, evolving Springboks

John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan (Lord Lucan)

The mystery of Lord Lucan's disappearance still fascinates 50 years on

Jordan Hendrikse made his South Africa debut against Wales at Twickenham Stadium in June.

South Africa tinker with squad yet again ahead of Scotland match

James Watt at his home in London ahead of the launch of Social Tip, a new app platform designed by Watt to reward people for posting about the brands they love (Photo by Ed Hill/PA Media Assignments)

BrewDog founder announces engagement to former Made in Chelsea star

Hooker Johan Grobbelaar has been called into the South Africa squad.

South Africa make squad changes ahead of facing Scotland

Damian Willemse raises the Webb Ellis Cup after South Africa's win over New Zealand in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

South Africa welcome back four World Cup winners for Murrayfield visit

The male white rhino calf with mum Fahari at Whipsnade Zoo in Beds.

Adorable baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo

Cross Street Chapel where Mandla Mandela was due to speak before he was refused entry to UK.

Nelson Mandela's grandson refused entry to UK for tour which included Scotland

Emirates Lions winger Edwill Van Der Merwe on the attack against Edinburgh during the South Africa side's 55-21 win in Johannesburg. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Unwanted history for Edinburgh but Sean Everitt insists he can turn it around

Helen Nelson on the attack for Scotland during the win over Italy in WXV2 in Cape Town. (Photo: Getty Images)

South Africa’s rugby-mad culture and why Scotland can tap into it via WXV 2

Mosese Tuipulotu made his competitive Edinburgh debut in the narrow loss at home to Leinster. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Inside Mosese Tuipulotu’s blueprint for landing statement Edinburgh URC win

Canan Moodie is available to the Bulls after being released from the South Africa squad. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Edinburgh to face superstar Springboks as national team helps out opposition

Matt Currie's fitness is being monitored after a hamstring issue forced him off early against Leinster. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Bulls are missing some Springboks but huge test awaits Edinburgh at Loftus

One of the cabins being built on the family’s seven acres of land, next to Galloway Forest Park.

From Africa to Scotland's dark skies - meet the family behind new glamping site

Unusually heavy snowfall caused major disruption on South Africa's roads on September 21.

Roads in South Africa reopen after weekend of unusually heavy snowfall

Emiliano Boffelli will not travel to South Africa with the Edinburgh squad. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Boffelli worry as Edinburgh Rugby full-back is ruled out of tour

The Glasgow Warriors squad lift the URC trophy after beating the Vodacom Bulls in the final at Loftus Versfeld. They are the third different winners of the competition in three years. (Photo by Anton Geyser/SNS Group)

No need for a British and Irish League when URC is working well

Gus Warr in action against Canada this summer in what is proving to be a busy calendar for Scotland. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

Why Edinburgh and Glasgow will have to make do without Scotland internationals
With players having so many club and international commitments, coaches will rarely have their strongest XV available

Emma Wassell has been withdrawn from the Scotland squad on medical grounds. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Emma Wassell withdrawn from Scotland squad after tumour diagnosis

Rory Darge with the URC trophy during a Glasgow Warriors civic reception at the Glasgow City Chambers. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Scotland could be set to reap the rewards of Glasgow Warriors' URC title win

New Zealand players perform the Haka ahead of the Rugby Championship Test match against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

The problem with Rugby Championship and why disrupted Haka struck a sour note

New Zealand players perform the Haka ahead of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against South Africa at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Why South Africa had to issue Haka apology to New Zealand

Evie Gallagher (left), Alex Stewart (centre) and Emma Wassell are part of the Scotland squad which will travel to South Africa to defend the WXV 2 title. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: Winning WXV 2 last year puts a target on Scotland's backs

Jade Konkel during a Scotland training session at Oriam, in Edinburgh. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Key forward pair return and four uncapped players as Scotland defend WXV2 title

Scotland's Finn Russell and Owen Farrell after the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham in 2021. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on his relationship with Owen Farrell and Lions tour prospects

Scott Mathie is joining Edinburgh Rugby as attack coach after success in the US with New England Free Jacks. (Photo: New England Free Jacks/ Brendan Buckley)

Edinburgh Rugby appoint new attack coach after title success in USA

John Sturrock KC is founder and senior mediator at Core

Follow William Ury’s lead in the art of conflict resolution - John Sturrock

All Blacks captain Sam Cane, centre, lifts the Rugby Championship trophy while a team-mate hoists the larger Bledisloe Cup after New Zealand's decisive win over Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground last year. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Why I’m cool on rugby's 20-minute red cards but I like lineout shot-clocks

'Yes-Ya-Yebo!': A Celebration of South Africa's Diverse Cultures

Donald Watson celebrates his 96th birthday earlier this year

Scotsman Obituaries: Donald Scott, Scottish rugby internationalist

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has signed for French club Bordeaux-Begles. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland lock moves to France as Glasgow departee returns to South Africa

Ross McCann is set to earn his first Scotland cap against Canada on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland explain decision to call up GB Sevens star with 3 footballing brothers

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