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Rugby

Scotland to play the All Blacks at Murrayfield placeholder image

All the road closures in place as rugby fans descend on Murrayfield

The book is the first in a planned series called Rugby Rascalsplaceholder image

Rugby coach publishes children's book to raise money for MND

Olivia Fulton will lead Scotland into the World Cup placeholder image

I thought I'd never play sport again, now I’m captaining Scotland

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Former Currie and Scotland Club XV head coach Ally Donaldson has passed away (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Tributes to ex-Edinburgh Rugby star Ally Donaldson after death aged 60

Stewart Mackay was paralysed during a ski holiday in Austria placeholder image

Dad paralysed in horror ski accident thought it was 'game over'

Edinburgh's Cafe Royal came under new management in May 1979 - the Oyster Bar restaurant in West Register Street.placeholder image

The ‘fabulous’ Scottish restaurant & bar that’s celebrating 200 years

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Rugby fans warned to plan ahead for Murrayfield journey this weekend

Scotland will go head to head with Fiji Murrayfield Stadium on July 18placeholder image

Road closures confirmed for Scotland v Fiji Nations Championship clash

Gavin Hastings speaks with Scotsman reporter Rachel Fergusson at a celebration of life for his brother, Scott Hastings, in Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.placeholder image

Gavin Hastings leads tributes at celebration of life for brother Scott

Bedford Blues beat oldest rivals Coventry.placeholder image

Rugby club president who allegedly made 'rape joke' banned

Hearts fans gearing up for the big gameplaceholder image

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Six Nations Super Saturday 2026 kicks off at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland take on Scotland (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Six Nations 2026 round 5 predictions including Ireland vs Scotland

Grant Gilchrist looks poised to return to the Scotland starting XV this weekend (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland predicted XV to face Ireland - who starts at second row?

The Aviva Stadium, Dublin (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

How to watch Ireland vs Scotland Six Nations 2026: TV channel & more

 Scotland's Darcy Graham celebrates at full time during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Ireland 'there for the taking' says Scotland record holder Graham

 Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend and Sione Tuipulotu with the Auld Alliance Trophy during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France (pic: SNS)placeholder image

Townsend looks ahead to Six Nations decider against Ireland

There will be multiple factors in play next weekend as Scotland face Ireland in Dublin and France host England in Paris.

Martyn Simpson

Scotland's Finn Russell celebrates at full time during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Russell lays out what Six Nations win would mean for him and Scotland

Kyle Steyn picked up a nasty injury after another superb performance (pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland 50-40 France: three key talking points from chaotic test

Scotland's Kyle Steyn leaves the field with an injury during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Townsend provides positive update on Kyle Steyn injury

Scotland beat France 50-40 in a chaotic contest at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland 50-40 France: player ratings from incredible Six Nations test

Here is how we think the Scotland starting XV to take on France in the 2026 Six Nations at Murrayfield could look (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland predicted XV to face France: four changes from Wales win

Scotland take on France at Murrayfield in round four of the 2026 Six Nations championship (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Six Nations 2026 round 4 predictions including Scotland vs France

Scotland forward Jack Dempsey (centre) was initially feared to be out for the remainder of the 2026 Six Nations after picking up an injury in the Calcutta Cup win over England (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland injury boost ahead of France and Ireland Six Nations tests

Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland is challenged by Yoram Moefana of France during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between France and Scotland at Stade de France on March 15, 2025 (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

How to watch Scotland vs France Six Nations - TV and live stream info

The Hot Seat experience debuted during Scotland's victory over England last weekendplaceholder image

Scottish Gas customers given chance to put themselves 'hot seat'

Stafford McDowall of Scotland is tackled by Teddy Williams and Aaron Wainwright of Wales during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Scotland and Wales at Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Six Nations 2026 round 2 predictions including Wales vs Scotland

Gregor Townsend, Head Coach of Scotland, celebrates victory with his player Gregor Brown of Scotland following the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on February 14, 2026 (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland players owed fans and Townsend a performance says Brown

The Glasgow Warriors’ forward dedicated Scotland’s 31-20 Calcutta Cup win over England to the fans and the head coach.

Martyn Simpson

 Scotland's Gregor Brown and Max Williamson celebrates with the Calcutta Cup during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on February 14, 2026 (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland's Williamson talks importance of replacements making impact

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend (L) and Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu at full ttime during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Townsend outlines Six Nations title ambitions after England win

Scotland's captain Sione Tuipulotu raises the Calcutta Cup as Scotland's players celebrate their victory in the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 14, 2026. Scotland won the game 31 - 20. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Scotland 31-20 England - 3 key talking points from Six Nations win

Scotland's Jack Dempsey in action during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Townsend confirms Six Nations over for injured key Scotland duo

Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu lifts the Calcutta Cup during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland 31-20 England: player ratings from Calcutta Cup win

Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland is tackled by Marcus Smith and Henry Slade (L) during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between England and Scotland at the Allianz Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2025placeholder image

Six Nations 2026 round 2 predictions including Scotland vs England

Will Scotland winger Darcy Graham return to the Scotland starting XV after being named amongst the replacement for their 2026 Six Nations opener in Rome? (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Predicted Scotland XV to face England in Six Nations Calcutta Cup tie

Huw Jones of Scotland lifts the Cuttitta Cup as he celebrates with teammates as players of Scotland celebrate after defeating Italy during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Scotland and Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on February 01, 2025 (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

History and meaning behind the Cuttitta Cup ahead of Scotland v Italy

Will George Horne's form for Glasgow Warriors see him selected at 9 ahead of current first choice Ben White? (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland predicted XV to face Italy in Six Nations 2026 opener

Scotland kick off their 2026 Six Nations against Italy in Rome this weekend (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Six Nations 2026 round 1 predictions including Italy vs Scotland

Does Gregor Townsend pick his wingers on current form of their history of delivering in key test matches? (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Three huge Scotland selection decisions for 2026 Six Nations

Former Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry us back in the Scotland national team squad for the 2026 Six Nations (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scotland squad announced for 2026 Six Nations as familiar faces return

This is how the knockout stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup could look for Scotland after the pool stage draw (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: Scotland's 'route to final' predicted

Gregor Townsend refused to blame his players for the defeat by Argentina.placeholder image

Scotland team vs Tonga: 14 changes to starting XV from Argentina loss

Scotland's Darcy Graham (L) and Ewan Ashman at full time during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and Argentina at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 16, 2025 (Pic: SNS)