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scottish police
news

‘Institutionally racist’ culture in Scottish police

South African Kyle Steyn named in Scotland squad to possibly face Springboks. Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Rugby World Cup 2023

Springboks’ Rugby World Cup rivals show their hand with 41-man squad

Duhan van der Merwe
Rugby

WATCH: Van der Merwe wins Six Nations award

scottish police
World News

‘Institutionally racist’ culture in Scottish police

South African Kyle Steyn named in Scotland squad to possibly face Springboks. Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Rugby World Cup 2023

Springboks’ Rugby World Cup rivals show their hand with 41-man squad

Duhan van der Merwe
Rugby

WATCH: Van der Merwe wins Six Nations award

Humza Yousaf
World News

Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s new leader amid party row

By Agence France-Presse29-03-2023 13:47

Humza Yousaf was sworn in as Scotland’s first minister on Wednesday, becoming the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe.

Humza Yousaf
World News

Scottish Muslim leader’s rise underlines ‘new norm’ in UK

By Agence France-Presse28-03-2023 17:11

The jury is out on whether Humza Yousaf can deliver independence for Scotland. But history’s verdict will be clear as the first Muslim leader of the nation.

Duhan van der Merwe scores for Scotland against Italy in the Six Nations
Rugby

VIDEO: Duhan goes airborne in Six Nations thriller

By Mariette Adams18-03-2023 18:33

Just when you think you’ve seen it all from Duhan van der Merwe, the South African-born Scotland wing finds a way to amaze the rugby world again.

Duhan van der Merwe scores for Scotland against Italy in the Six Nations 2
Rugby

Scotland survive Italian heist in nail-biting Six Nations clash

By Mariette Adams18-03-2023 17:04

Scotland staved off late a onslaught by Italy to conclude their Six Nations with a dramatic 26-14 bonus-point victory in Edinburgh.

Scotland vs Springboks at RWC 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023

RWC 2023 Spotlight: Scotland — A team out to derail the Springboks

By Mariette Adams15-03-2023 14:52

As we countdown to RWC 2023, we turn the spotlight to Scotland, the team that could potentially derail the Springboks’ title defence.

Duhan van der Merwe in conversation with Elma Smit.
Rugby

Duhan van der Merwe shades SA rugby: ‘My career started in Scotland’

By Mariette Adams15-03-2023 10:09

Van der Merwe talks about South Africa, why his rugby career took flight in Scotland and why he thinks Finn Russell is the best flyhalf in the world.

Transgender woman jailed in Scotland rape case
LGBTQIA+

Transgender woman jailed in Scotland rape case

By Agence France-Presse28-02-2023 15:21

A transgender woman in Scotland convicted of raping two women before beginning to transition was on Tuesday jailed for eight years.

France beat Scotland in Six Nations. Photo: Getty Images.
Rugby

Six Nations wrap: Springboks’ World Cup rivals undone by France

By Mariette Adams26-02-2023 20:24

Scotland’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes were dealt a fatal blow as they lost to France, while Ireland and England beat Wales and Italy.

France vs Scotland Six Nations preview
Rugby

Six Nations: Team sheets, kick-off times for round 3

By Mariette Adams24-02-2023 11:51

Take a look at who’s playing in the opening round of fixtures in the 2023 Six Nations Championship this weekend.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
World News

Scottish leader hopeful in trouble over gay marriage

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 16:38

Controversy deepened Tuesday in the race to succeed leader of Scotland’s ruling party, as one of the favourites was forced to defend her conservative views on gay marriage.

Duhan van der Merwe Scotland Springbok
Rugby

Six Nations Saffas: Would they gain Springbok selection?

By Mariette Adams14-02-2023 12:58

Six SA-born players featured in the first two rounds of the Six Nations. We take a look at their performances and if they would make a Springbok team.

Scotland try scorers Kyle Steyn and Blair Kinghorn celebrate their Six Nations win over Wales.
Rugby

Steyn stars as historic Scotland inflict more Six Nations misery on wilting Wales

By Mariette Adams11-02-2023 21:22

Kyle Steyn bags brace to help Scotland break new ground as they beat Wales to win their opening two Six Nations games for the first time since 1996.

Duhan van der Merwe in the Six Nations
Rugby

Six Nations: South African-born wonderkid makes for great viewing

By Mariette Adams10-02-2023 16:07

Duhan van der Merwe is one of the most lethal wings in the Six Nations, and it’s in the URC that his capabilities are put on weekly display.

France score against Ireland in the Six Nations Test rugby
Rugby

Six Nations: Team sheets, kick-off times for round 2

By Mariette Adams10-02-2023 10:23

Take a look at who’s playing in the second round of fixtures in the 2023 Six Nations Championship this weekend.

Men's World Rugby rankings. Scotland and England, Six Nations
Rugby

World Rugby rankings: Scotland best England… again

By Mariette Adams07-02-2023 09:52

Scotland equaled their all-time highest position in the World Rugby rankings following their 29-23 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Duhan van der Merwe Scotland star in Six Nations Ireland England France.
Rugby

Six Nations highlights: Duhan van der Merwe lights up opening round

By Mariette Adams05-02-2023 20:37

France toppled Italy in a thrilling clash in Rome, Scotland upset England in London and Ireland thrashed Wales in Cardiff in the Six Nations.

Duhan van der Merwe Scotland vs England Six Nations.
Rugby

Six Nations recap (round 1): France, Scotland, Ireland slay; Italy, England, Wales slayed

By Mariette Adams05-02-2023 19:43

Six Nations off to scintillating start as France, Ireland and Scotland all clinched away wins over Italy, Wales and England, respectively.

Springboks Ireland Scotland
Rugby World Cup 2023

Springboks should heed strong start to Six Nations by RWC poolmates

By James Richardson05-02-2023 11:23

The Springboks should be paying close attention to the Six Nations, not least the form of their Rugby World Cup pool mates Ireland and Scotland.

England vs Scotland LIVE scores
Rugby

Six Nations LIVE scores: England vs Scotland

By James Richardson04-02-2023 09:21

Follow the Six Nations match; England vs Scotland from Twickenham with live score updates on Saturday 4 February 2023.

Wales vs Ireland captains with Six Nations trophy.
Rugby

Six Nations: Team sheets, kick-off times for round 1

By Mariette Adams03-02-2023 16:55

Take a look at who’s playing in the opening round of fixtures in the 2023 Six Nations Championship this weekend.

Scotland Six Nations squad member Kyle Steyn. jpg
Rugby

South Africa’s Steyn makes Scotland squad for Six Nations

By Mariette Adams18-01-2023 11:45

Kyle Steyn is one of four South Africans selected in Scotland’s playing squad for the upcoming 2023 Six Nations campaign.

Shane Burger
Cricket

South Africa’s Shane Burger quits as Scotland head coach

By Garrin Lambley10-01-2023 13:45

South Africa-born Shane Burger is stepping down as Scotland head coach to take up a position at English county side Somerset.

Live rugby scores
Rugby

Live Rugby Scores: Autumn Nations Series tracker

By James Richardson05-11-2022 10:32

There will be plenty of live rugby scores to keep track of on a bumper Saturday of Test match action.

T20 World Cup
Cricket

T20 World Cup 2022: Scotland will need to be more than brave

By James Richardson12-10-2022 12:28

Scotland will doubtless be out to make another slice of history at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

Queen Elizabeth in Scotland
Celeb News

Queen Elizabeth II meets Scotland’s first minister during a Holyrood week

By Agence France-Presse30-06-2022 07:00

Queen Elizabeth II received Scotland leader, Nicola Sturgeon during the Holyrood week in Scotland, a day after referendum announcement

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