Rugby union

MATCH PREVIEW

George Horne will make his first Scotland start at Murrayfield, 2,345 days on from his Test debut

Scotland Rugby National Team

Scotland vs Portugal: Head-to-heads assessed and everything you need to know

Stuart Hogg is Scotland's all-time leading try scorer

Stuart Hogg is Scotland's all-time leading try scorer

Scotland Rugby National Team

Scotland rugby star Stuart Hogg's domestic abuse trial moved to September

Scotland’s Coreen Grant scores their first try during the Women's Six Nations match at Cardiff Arms Park

Scotland’s Coreen Grant scores their first try during the Women's Six Nations match at Cardiff Arms Park

Scotland Rugby National Women

Scotland women rugby team sell-out Six Nations home game for first time

Scotland played their first international against Ireland in 1993 before saving the World Cup a year later

Scotland played their first international against Ireland in 1993 before saving the World Cup a year later

Exclusive interview

International Women's Day 2024

Scotland Rugby's 1994 heroes 'saved sport for a generation of women'

Emma Wassell is excited to get back to playing for Scotland in the Six Nations after missing last year's tournament

Emma Wassell is excited to get back to playing for Scotland in the Six Nations after missing last year's tournament

Exclusive interview

International Women's Day 2024

'The gap is closing': Emma Wassell on Scotland's chances in Women's Six Nations

Hollie Davidson became the first woman to be an assistant referee in the men's Six Nations when England played Wales at Twickenham

Hollie Davidson became the first woman to be an assistant referee in the men's Six Nations when England played Wales at Twickenham

Exclusive interview

International Women's Day 2024

'I just do my job': Hollie Davidson reflects on officiating at men's Six Nations

First Minister Humza Yousaf with the Calcutta Cup

First Minister Humza Yousaf with the Calcutta Cup

Humza Yousaf celebrates with Scottish rugby team after Calcutta Cup win

Scotland are preparing to take on Wales on Saturday afternoon

Scotland are preparing to take on Wales on Saturday afternoon

Scotland Rugby National Team

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How to watch Scotland's Six Nations opener against Wales

Mark Williams with his wife Stephanie and their two children Niamh, 4, and Archie, 8

Mark Williams with his wife Stephanie and their two children Niamh, 4, and Archie, 8

Father with MND to deliver Six Nations match ball for Doddie Weir Cup game

Jim White said they should think that “it might actually be a good thing if England come out on top”

Jim White said they should think that “it might actually be a good thing if England come out on top”

England Rugby Union Team

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Telegraph column says Scotland rugby fans should ‘swallow pride’ and support England

Rhys Edwards walked the Scotland team out for their game against Romania

Rhys Edwards walked the Scotland team out for their game against Romania

Rugby World Cup 2023

Young Scots rugby fan lives the dream as he leads side out against Romania

Angus Thomson (second from left) with friends Ruaraidh, Euan and Paul Kieran in Marseille ahead of Scotland's match against South Africa

Angus Thomson (second from left) with friends Ruaraidh, Euan and Paul Kieran in Marseille ahead of Scotland's match against South Africa

Scottish fans full of hope in France as Rugby World Cup journey begins

See the full Scotland Rugby team line-up ahead of the group stages at the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France

See the full Scotland Rugby team line-up ahead of the group stages at the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France

Scotland national rugby union team

How to watch every Scotland pool stage match for the Rugby World Cup 2023

The BBC is being criticised for downplaying Scotland's chances in the Rugby World Cup

The BBC is being criticised for downplaying Scotland's chances in the Rugby World Cup

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BBC under fire for writing off Scotland's chances in Rugby World Cup

Sandra Colamartino at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh, where the first Scotland women's international was held

Sandra Colamartino at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh, where the first Scotland women's international was held

Play on Scotland's 1994 Rugby World Cup rescue set for Murrayfield stage

The appointment of Ruth Davidson as a non-executive director on the Scottish Rugby board earlier this month sparked outrage

The appointment of Ruth Davidson as a non-executive director on the Scottish Rugby board earlier this month sparked outrage

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Major milestone reached for petition to remove Ruth Davidson from rugby board

A petition calling for Ruth Davidson to be removed from the board of SRU has gained thousands of signatures

A petition calling for Ruth Davidson to be removed from the board of SRU has gained thousands of signatures

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Thousands sign petition calling for Ruth Davidson's removal from SRU board

Ruth Davidson - who headed up the Scottish Tories between 2011 and 2019 - will hold the role of non-executive director at Scottish Rugby

Ruth Davidson - who headed up the Scottish Tories between 2011 and 2019 - will hold the role of non-executive director at Scottish Rugby

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Fan fury after 'divisive' Ruth Davidson handed Scottish Rugby board role

Kenny Logan and Doddie Weir played in two Rugby World Cups together

Kenny Logan and Doddie Weir played in two Rugby World Cups together

Rugby legend Kenny Logan to take on 700-mile feat for Doddie Weir foundation

Nicole Scherzinger is engaged to Thom Evans.

Nicole Scherzinger is engaged to Thom Evans.

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Nicole Scherzinger announces engagement to former Scottish rugby international

A Just Stop Oil protester throws orange paint powder over a player during the Gallagher Premiership final

A Just Stop Oil protester throws orange paint powder over a player during the Gallagher Premiership final

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Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt rugby union final with orange paint

Struan Kerr-Liddell (L) and Gavin Hastings (R)

Struan Kerr-Liddell (L) and Gavin Hastings (R)

Scotland national rugby union team

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Gavin Hastings launches charity whiskies to support injured rugby players

'United in euphoria': The Scotland Women's team who beat England in 1998 to claim the Grand Slam and Home Nations Championship

'United in euphoria': The Scotland Women's team who beat England in 1998 to claim the Grand Slam and Home Nations Championship

'It was unbelievable': Ex-rugby stars share euphoria of Scotland Women's Grand Slam

The Caledonian Thebans welcome players from all genders and sexualities

The Caledonian Thebans welcome players from all genders and sexualities

Amateur rugby league

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The Scottish rugby club making inclusivity a winning formula

Rufus McLean sentenced to community service for abusing girlfriend

Rufus McLean sentenced to community service for abusing girlfriend

Scotland national rugby union team

Rufus McLean sentenced to community service for abusing girlfriend

The P7 team attended Scotland's match against Wales last week

The P7 team attended Scotland's match against Wales last week

Six Nations Championship

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Scottish youngsters go viral after Six Nations photo shared online

Rugby fans are being urged to check their route to the game

Rugby fans are being urged to check their route to the game

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Severe disruption to Forth Bridge train services hits rugby fans

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play contact rugby in the women's game from February 1

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play contact rugby in the women's game from February 1

Gender equality

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How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

Ken Scotland, photographed here in 1959, has died aged 86

Ken Scotland, photographed here in 1959, has died aged 86

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'A true trailblazer': Tributes as Ken Scotland dies aged 86

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation director of research Jessica Lee

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation director of research Jessica Lee

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My Name’5 Doddie Foundation staff motivated to 'push even harder' for MND cure

A view of the order of service at Melrose Parish Church before a memorial service for Doddie Weir in Melrose, Scotland

A view of the order of service at Melrose Parish Church before a memorial service for Doddie Weir in Melrose, Scotland

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Doddie Weir's wife 'overwhelmed' by messages of support during memorial service

Scotland fans outside a Six Nations match played in Edinburgh

Scotland fans outside a Six Nations match played in Edinburgh

Scottish rugby fans should learn from football World Cup ahead of France 2023

Doddie Weir was described as a 'hero' on and off the pitch

Doddie Weir was described as a 'hero' on and off the pitch

Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood

Gregor Townsend (left) has paid tribute to the late Doddie Weir

Gregor Townsend (left) has paid tribute to the late Doddie Weir

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

Former First Minister Henry McLeish launches the Scottish Alliance of People and Places in Edinburgh on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming Planning Bill.

Former First Minister Henry McLeish launches the Scottish Alliance of People and Places in Edinburgh on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming Planning Bill.

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Former first minister calls on alcohol ads ban after research singles out Scotland

ScotRail has advised fans travelling to the rugby on October 29 to make 'alternative arrangements'

ScotRail has advised fans travelling to the rugby on October 29 to make 'alternative arrangements'

Australia rugby

ScotRail warns of 'widespread disruption' on same day as major rugby game

Fraser Christie is finally on the mend after a 'nightmare' five months following a clash on the pitch

Fraser Christie is finally on the mend after a 'nightmare' five months following a clash on the pitch

Health and Safety

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Rugby players renew plea for greater safety on pitch after Scots 'nightmare' injury

The rugby chiefs made the decision on Friday

The rugby chiefs made the decision on Friday

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Transgender players blocked from competing in women's rugby in England

The money will be provided by the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby

The money will be provided by the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby

Women's national rugby team set for major funding boost ahead of World Cup

The secretary of state for sport committed the cardinal sin at a rugby league event

The secretary of state for sport committed the cardinal sin at a rugby league event

Conservative Party

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Nadine Dorries in jaw-dropping blunder at rugby league event

From left: Raptors rugby members Marc Wook, Frankie Miller, Andrew Fry, performer Ziggi Battles, Ross Lockerbie and Brian McGraw at Clydebank Social Hub where a drag fundraiser will take place. Picture: Gordon Terris

From left: Raptors rugby members Marc Wook, Frankie Miller, Andrew Fry, performer Ziggi Battles, Ross Lockerbie and Brian McGraw at Clydebank Social Hub where a drag fundraiser will take place. Picture: Gordon Terris

'We’re not the stereotypical rugby team that people would imagine'

Nicola Sturgeon said the news was 'terribly sad'

Nicola Sturgeon said the news was 'terribly sad'

Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to Holyrood rugby player who died during game

Scotland's ceiling is high as the Six Nations begins

Scotland's ceiling is high as the Six Nations begins

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The National's guide to the Six Nations: Scotland

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 4: England

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 4: England

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The National guide to the Six Nations Part 4: England

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 1: Wales

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 1: Wales

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 1: Wales

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 2: Ireland

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 2: Ireland

The National guide to the Six Nations Part 2: Ireland

Charlotte Gilmour is set to head to Harvard University in America

Charlotte Gilmour is set to head to Harvard University in America

United States of America

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Scottish schoolgirl selected for rugby squad at elite American university

Pakistan duly won a good-natured game and the Scotland team will benefit greatly

Pakistan duly won a good-natured game and the Scotland team will benefit greatly

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This one key move would spur more sporting glory for Scots

Gavin Williamson appeared to mix up Marcus Rashford and Maro Itoje

Gavin Williamson appeared to mix up Marcus Rashford and Maro Itoje

Manchester United FC

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Gavin Williamson panned for mixing up Marcus Rashford with England rugby player

Scotland and England's second tier sides were due to face off at the Welford Road ground of Leicester rugby club

Scotland and England's second tier sides were due to face off at the Welford Road ground of Leicester rugby club

Scotland A v England A rugby match cancelled due to Covid cases

Scotland's Stuart Hogg (left) rides a challenge while playing for the Lions

Scotland's Stuart Hogg (left) rides a challenge while playing for the Lions

The Lions tour is all about touring, which is why it should be postponed this year

The 25-year-old scrum-half is confident that his own style of play will fit in well with Richard Cockerill’s squad

The 25-year-old scrum-half is confident that his own style of play will fit in well with Richard Cockerill’s squad

Ben Vellacott reveals excitement at working under Cockerill after joining Edinburgh

Danny Wilson knows he has good cover in the absence of Hastings

Danny Wilson knows he has good cover in the absence of Hastings

Glasgow Warriors

Danny Wilson confident with the cover Glasgow have for Adam Hastings

Bryan Easson’s Scotland team had been due to take part in qualifying matches over the next couple of months

Bryan Easson’s Scotland team had been due to take part in qualifying matches over the next couple of months

Women's Rugby World Cup postponed until 2022 due to pandemic-related reasons