Rugby

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Cost-of-living crisis to breakdown stigmas around financial difficulty

Sustainable statues made for trailblazers in Scottish women’s rugby

Don't mention the VAR ... Socceroos star Martin Boyle knows not to seek explanations over video review system.

'We get told to bugger off' - Hibs ace reveals secrets of VAR ref chat

Lining up the drinks in Scotts Bar on Rose Street

Here’s to the Auld Alliance – and French hospitality: Steve Cardownie

Additional seats added to train services ahead of Six Nations match

Crowds will gather in Edinburgh pubs to watch the Six Nations.

Edinburgh pubs where you can watch the Six Nations without booking

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Hogg was visibly emotional before winning his 100th cap against Ireland earlier this month,

“I've always wanted to finish at the top end of the game,” says Stuart Hogg

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Meet the referee in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game at Paris’ Stade De France.

Will Millar

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Watsonians beat Ayrshire Bulls in the final of the FOSROC Super6 in October. A new structure and new teams have now been introduced. Picture: Ewan Bootman / SNS

New name, 3 new teams and 2 competitions in Super6 revamp

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Pictured after training are players from both men's and women's teams

“A breath of fresh air”: Leith RFC’s first-ever women’s team

Finn Russell shows his juggling prowess as Scotland train at Twickenham ahead of the Calcutta Cup match. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Best Edinburgh sports bars to watch Six Nations according to Google

Rob Wainwright (left) with the late Doddie Weir (far right). Wainwright, who was previously a teammate of Doddie and Scottish rugby captain for British and Irish Lion, has vowed to keep Doddie's fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Doddie Weir fundraising to continue says former teammate

Archie Hamilton is pictured with sisters Murin and Nancy as well as his mum and dad, Lyn and Robin.

Rugby clubs rally behind 15-year-old player diagnosed with rare bone cancer

The fight against cancer visits Haddington rugby club this weekend, with a series of events being held to support of a local family dealing with a doubly cruel blow.

Bill Lothian

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Sometimes a tram would be at the St Andrew Square platform when a second tram would be allowed to follow it from York Place, only to be held for several minutes until the first tram moved away, according to Robert Drysdale.

Rugby fans angry at tram hold-ups

A stock photo of Stephen Hunter in action for Lasswade.

Rugby: Lasswade in narrow home loss against rivals Berwick

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has hailed Scottish Rugby's financial support package. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SNS

Rugby: Scotland women get £500,000 financial package to prepare for World Cup

Boroughmuir Under-18s celebrate a thrilling victory in the final of the national cup at Murrayfield

Rugby: Boroughmuir U18s win national cup as girls teams falter

Cameron Fenton of Heriot's makes a break against Boroughmuir Bears in October. The two teams will go head-to-head in a new competition this spring

Rugby: Super6 set to return with new spring competition

Scotland will take on England in the Six Nations on Saturday, February 5. Picture: SNS

Rugby fans urged to pre-purchase tram tickets before Scotland v England game

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

Captain Al Kellock holds the silverware as Scotland celebrate their Test series triumph over Argentina in 2010 after winning the second match in Mar del Plata. Picture: STR/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland to make rugby history in Argentina

Scotrail have asked rugby fans to allow extra time to travel to and from BT Murrayfield on Saturday, and have warned of potential delays due to adverse weather.

Scotland vs Tonga: Scotrail advise fans to plan journey in advance

Stuart McInally can’t wait to take to the BT Murrayfield turf before a new generation of supporters on such a special occasion.

Stadium to welcome crowds to international rugby game for first time since 2020

Lasswade played a special match to mark their 100th birthday against fellow centenary celebrants Musselburgh

Celebrating a century of rugby at Lasswade

Duncan Wilson and his son Campbell, who are modelling the new kit which they’ll play in for the first time this weekend. Picture on left also shows firefighters at the scene of the laundrette fire in Raeburn Place in June 2019.

Rugby club charity to wear donated kit after fire destroyed old strips

Cammy Hutchison has signed his first pro contract for Edinburgh after training with the club since November

Edinburgh hand 23-year-old centre Cammy Hutchison first pro contract after try-s...

Watsonians and Heriot's were the two top sides in Super6 when the season was suspended.

Super6: Date set for competition's return and fixtures revealed

Ann Steel in her Scotland attire

Rugby daft Ann predicts Six Nations results from Murrayside home

Doddie Weir captained Scotland over 60 times Photo: © Craig Watson

Doddie Weir heads list of award winners

A review of fans being able to return to football stadiums will likely take place month. Picture: SNS

Key decision on fans returning to stadiums could be made 23 July

BT Murrayfield could be used by Hearts and Hibs next season. Picture: SNS

Could Hearts and Hibs use BT Murrayfield to increase crowds next season - Scotti...

SRU chief executive Mark Dodson.

Scottish rugby boost as CVC pumps £100m-plus into Pro14

SRU chief Mark Dodson's 933,000 salary will be deferred by 30 per cent until September. Picture: SRU/SNS

"Deferral" rather than pay cuts for SRU top brass in face of coronavirus crisis

Blair Kinghorn and Adam Hastings visit Crabbies Distillery as new Crabbies Scottish Rugby Gins are unveiled

Crabbie's reveal two new Scottish Rugby gins in time for Guinness Six Nations

Stuart McInally has won 32 caps for Scotland. Picture: SNS

Edinburgh captain Stuart McInally signs new long-term contract

The Calder Brothers

Scotland's Grand Slam rugby squads of 1984 and 1990 are to be reunited at Edinbu...

The Six Nations will kick off in February.

Rugby Six Nations 2020: best bars in Edinburgh to watch all the Six Nations fixt...

Fancy a free pint this weekend?

Guinness to give away 15,000 free pints this weekend: how to get one

It may be the eve of the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony but Japan's sports pages are packed with Sumo action

Rugby World Cup: Scotland's warriors pay homage to the superstars of Sumo