# Scotland

This week

26th March 2023 - 31st March 2023

# Super Scots

Scott McTominay at the double again as Scotland stun Spain to top Group A

Steve Clarke’s side made it two wins from two in front of a roaring Hampden Park.

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Tue 9:56 PM

# SNP

Explainer: Who is Humza Yousaf, the new leader of Scotland's ruling party?

Here’s everything you need to know about the soon-to-be First Minister.

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Mon 6:01 PM

# First Minister

Humza Yousaf promises to bring 'independence for Scotland' as he's elected SNP leader in tight vote

Nicola Sturgeon announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years.

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Updated

Mon 3:53 PM

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# leith

33 people injured after ship tips sideways in 'horrific' accident at Scottish drydock

The incident happened at the Imperial Dock in Leith at around 8.35am.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 8:09 PM

# minimum unit pricing

Minimum unit pricing led to 13% fall in alcohol-related deaths in Scotland

Scotland still allows alcohol to be sold for cheaper than Ireland’s minimum unit price policy.

11.1k

Mar 21st 2023, 6:30 AM

Last month

March 2023

# Scotland

Leaders Celtic leave it late to see off 10-man Hibernian

Oh Hyeon-gyu put them 2-1 up with nine minutes left and Sead Haksabanovic added a third in stoppag

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Mar 18th 2023, 5:27 PM

# fitting finish

Kinghorn runs in hat-trick as Scotland round out Six Nations with Italy win

Ben Healy made his Scotland debut in a 26-14 victory that was less comfortable than the score suggests.

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Mar 18th 2023, 2:50 PM

# Analysis

'I don’t think we over-rely on going through 10 now' - Sexton on Ireland's attack

Andy Farrell’s team is more unpredictable because Sexton isn’t the only playmaker.

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Mar 16th 2023, 6:30 AM

# out of your comfort zone

'Yeah, you’re on the front row. It might seem the same - but it’s very different'

Performances from Cian Healy and Josh van der Flier were praised on Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Mar 13th 2023, 5:23 PM

# Match Report

Ireland beat Scotland in Six Nations game to bring Grand Slam bid back to Dublin

Andy Farrell’s men were deeply impressive in the second half against Scotland despite huge adversity.

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Mar 12th 2023, 5:20 PM

# adversity

Injury-hit Ireland beat Scotland to bring Grand Slam bid back to Dublin

Andy Farrell’s men were deeply impressive in the second half against Scotland despite huge adversity.

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Mar 12th 2023, 4:56 PM

# SNP

Controversial Kate Forbes leads poll ahead of vote for next leader of Scotland's ruling party

Three contenders are running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish First Minister.

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Mar 12th 2023, 1:59 PM

# faz

'We warmed-up on the bus and won the game easily. It’s just mentality'

Andy Farrell has impressively guided Ireland to within sight of a Grand Slam.

29.8k

Mar 12th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Postcard

How many Ireland players would get into the Scotland team?

Murray Kinsella checks in from Edinburgh ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash.

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Mar 11th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Praise

'Ireland fool me all the time' - Scottish centurion Hogg hails Farrell's side

The 30-year-old will become the fourth Scottish player to reach the 100-cap mark.

20.3k

Mar 11th 2023, 3:44 PM

# Team news

Stuart Hogg to make 100th appearance for Scotland in showdown with Ireland

Gregor Townsend makes two changes from team which lost to France.

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Mar 10th 2023, 2:30 PM

# Talking Points

Murray starts at scrum-half, Ringrose's defence, Aki gets the nod at 12

Tighthead prop Furlong’s return is timely.

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Mar 10th 2023, 2:24 PM

# Team news

Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland in Six Nations

Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.

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Mar 10th 2023, 1:21 PM

# Team news

Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland

Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.

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Mar 10th 2023, 1:04 PM

# johnny

'It’s about embracing it... Where else would you rather be?'

Johnny Sexton wants Ireland to understand that Grand Slam chances are few and far between.

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Mar 10th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Possible Team

Farrell set to welcome Ireland's big guns back for Scotland trip

Sexton, Ringrose, Furlong, Gibson-Park, and Henshaw are all expected to feature.

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Mar 9th 2023, 9:29 PM

# Threat

Analysis: How in-form centres add new dynamic to Scotland's attack

Ireland will be primed for the threat posed by Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu.

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Mar 8th 2023, 9:02 AM

# Legend

Scotland are 'a different animal nowadays,' warns Seán O'Brien

The Leinster contact skills coach believes Ireland can handle the mental challenge.

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Mar 6th 2023, 5:25 PM

# Rugby

3 talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations showdown with Scotland

The teams clash in Edinburgh on 12 March.

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Mar 6th 2023, 9:57 AM

# Paulie

'The harder it is, the better... I was happy Atonio wasn’t sent off'

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is a huge influence behind the scenes.

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Updated

Mar 3rd 2023, 3:07 PM

# Scotland

Man who posted on social media about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced today

William Curtis, 70, was found guilty of sending threatening messages to Sturgeon after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 6:57 AM

This year

2023

# Allez les Bleus

Ramos grabs 17 points as Scotland's Grand Slam hopes dashed by France

Scotland lost for the first time in the Championship this season after a 33-21 defeat to France.

15.9k

Feb 26th 2023, 5:12 PM

# Scotland

Poll shows controversial Scottish political candidate front runner for leadership among voters

Despite the findings of the Panelbase poll the leadership will be decided by SNP members rather than the electorate at large.

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Feb 26th 2023, 12:13 PM

# Runners and Riders

Here are the three contenders to become Scotland's first minister

Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan are in the running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

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Feb 24th 2023, 8:06 AM

# Leadership Race

Kate Forbes feels 'burdened' by offence caused by religious views but will continue in SNP race

The Scottish Finance Secretary came under fire after she said she would not have voted for equal marriage.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 2:58 PM

# Kate Forbes

SNP leadership hopeful still running ‘at the moment’ amid controversy over religious views

Kate Forbes, running to be the leader of the SNP, attracted criticism after she said she would not have voted for same sex marriage.

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Feb 21st 2023, 3:29 PM

# Runners and Riders

Who is in the running to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish First Minister?

Some potential contenders have already made their ambitions clear.

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Feb 20th 2023, 2:20 PM

# storm otto

Thousands of homes remain without power in Britain following Storm Otto

Winds as high as 80mph were recorded across parts of north and north east Scotland today.

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Feb 17th 2023, 10:17 PM

# Resignation

Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland's first minister

She said she cannot give the role “every ounce of energy that it needs”.

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Feb 15th 2023, 12:00 PM

# Mack the Man

Tattoos, family, and self-doubt: Mack Hansen is Ireland's wildcard

Heading into his second Six Nations campaign, Hansen has taken some key lessons on board.

9.6k

Feb 3rd 2023, 1:01 AM

# Ready to go

Scotland unveil side for England clash at Twickenham

WP Nel, the 36-year-old Edinburgh prop, takes over from Fagerson in the number three jersey.

17.7k

Feb 2nd 2023, 9:29 AM

# rugby weekly extra

'You do look at it with a different lens when it's an Irish player'

John Cooney qualifies for Scotland next month and has spoken to Gregor Townsend.

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Jan 25th 2023, 12:00 PM

# indyref2

Majority of Scottish people in favour of independence, poll finds

Research for The National found 54% in favour of independence when ‘don’t knows’ were excluded.

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Jan 21st 2023, 3:15 PM

# suspended

Scotland wing McLean suspended after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges

The 22-year-old Glasgow player faced charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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Jan 18th 2023, 10:54 PM

# Call-up

Ben Healy named in Scotland's Six Nations squad

Munster out-half qualifies through his grandmother.

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Updated

Jan 17th 2023, 3:16 PM