# Scotland

Last year

2022

Streaming newcomer Viaplay strike deal to broadcast Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland internationals

The platform is launching in the UK later this year, and did not comment on whether they are interested in buying rights to Republic of Ireland matches.

3.5k

Apr 27th 2022, 4:32 PM

# Fitness

Ireland hope key players Monaghan and Cronin will be fit for Scotland clash

There was a boost for Ireland with Sene Naoupu’s red card being rescinded.

2.0k

Apr 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

# available

Sene Naoupu cleared to play in Six Nations finale as red card against England not upheld

Naoupu was sent off for a high tackle in the second half of Ireland’s hammering against England last weekend.

5.9k

Apr 26th 2022, 4:18 PM

# Scotland

‘No further action’ to be taken over Nicola Sturgeon’s face mask breach

Scotland’s First Minister apologised as Police Scotland confirmed it had spoken to Ms Sturgeon.

15.5k

Apr 18th 2022, 6:34 PM

# Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon reported to police over apparent face mask law breach

Scotland’s First Minister was visiting a barber’s while canvassing.

39.3k

Apr 17th 2022, 6:31 PM

# vancouver 7s

Leinster wing Smith scores as Ireland 7s kick-off with win over Scotland

Terry Kennedy and Billy Dardis also dotted down in the 19-12 victory.

7.3k

Apr 16th 2022, 5:58 PM

# Soccer

Scotland surrender two-goal lead against Austria, Wales draw with Czech Republic

Elsewhere tonight, Northern Ireland lost to Hungary.

4.6k

Mar 29th 2022, 10:22 PM

# Scotland

Climate activists blockade shipping company in Glasgow in solidarity with Ukraine

The campaigners are staging the action in response to an open letter from Extinction Rebellion Ukraine.

15.7k

Mar 25th 2022, 9:17 AM

# Happy Days

No doubting Ireland's positive trajectory as Farrell lauds their mental strength

The most exciting thing for Farrell and co. is that there is plenty of scope for improvement.

5.1k

Mar 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# back in the mix

'This is something you'll remember for the rest of your life'

Kieran Treadwell had to wait a long time to get back in the Ireland squad.

7.3k

Mar 21st 2022, 1:01 AM

# Support

'For the first time, we’re cheering on England tonight' - Johnny Sexton

Ireland notched a bonus-point win to secure the Triple Crown in Dublin.

9.6k

Mar 19th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Silverware

Ireland claim Triple Crown by beating Scots as all eyes now turn towards Paris

Andy Farrell’s men must rely on England doing them a favour if they are to win the Six Nations title.

37.8k

Mar 19th 2022, 6:44 PM

# Super Saturday

Scottish disciplinary breach adds to sense Ireland should claim Triple Crown

Andy Farrell’s men will also be hoping for a favour from England in Paris.

41.3k

Mar 19th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Ballplayers

'There's a bit of competition' - Lowry's rise drives Keenan to next level

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt is pleased with their attacking development.

7.3k

Mar 18th 2022, 1:06 PM

# clarification

'The ref said a few decisions went against us when they shouldn’t have'

Ireland were heavily penalised last weekend against England.

24.0k

Mar 17th 2022, 7:30 PM

# return of the mack

Hansen gets chance after 'taking a breath' as Henderson looks for his best

Andy Farrell wants to see Ireland’s best performance of the Six Nations on Saturday.

12.3k

Mar 17th 2022, 5:32 PM

# surprise selection

'Finn will support Blair' - Scotland boss Townsend makes big call for Ireland game

Blair Kinghorn starts at 10 against Ireland, with Finn Russell dropping to the bench.

8.1k

Mar 17th 2022, 2:59 PM

# Team news

Conan and Hansen start for Ireland in Super Saturday showdown with Scots

Iain Henderson comes into the Ireland second row in place of James Ryan.

35.4k

Mar 17th 2022, 1:37 PM

# playmaker

Kinghorn starts at 10 for Scots as Russell drops to bench for Ireland clash

The 25-year-old Edinburgh man makes just his second Test start at out-half.

8.0k

Mar 17th 2022, 12:28 PM

# Silverware

'It was incredible. When you're that age, you're just bewildered by the whole thing'

Josh van der Flier watched from the stands the last time Ireland won a trophy on home soil.

8.9k

Mar 17th 2022, 6:30 AM

# head injury

Sexton certain that IRFU and Leinster will take best care of James Ryan

The Ireland captain believes that 20-year-old lock Joe McCarthy has strong potential.

32.4k

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Mar 16th 2022, 8:32 AM

# painting pictures

'We've got a really good scrum... you don't become a bad scrum overnight'

Ireland hooker Rob Herring believes they can resolve last weekend’s issues in Twickenham.

7.4k

Mar 16th 2022, 6:00 AM

Scotland call up Cummings and Brown for Ireland match

Star winger Damian Penad is back for France.

6.0k

Mar 14th 2022, 5:59 PM

# Italian Job

Scotland get Six Nations campaign back on track with Italy win

Gregor Townsend’s side were 11-point winners in Rome.

5.6k

Mar 12th 2022, 4:24 PM

# Missing Out

Banned Van der Merwe to miss Scotland's Six Nations games against Italy and Ireland

Van der Merwe was shown a red card playing for Worcester Warriors.

8.9k

Mar 8th 2022, 9:35 PM

# Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon issues formal apology to thousands of women executed as witches

An estimated 4,000 Scots were accused of being witches between 1563 and 1736, under the terms of the Witchcraft Act of 1563.

20.1k

Mar 8th 2022, 8:20 PM

# Qualifying

Ukraine ask for World Cup play-off against Scotland to be postponed

The two nations were due to meet in Glasgow on 24 March,

4.4k

Mar 3rd 2022, 9:20 PM

# Trés Bien

France march on in Grand Slam bid with bonus-point win against Scotland

Fabien Galthié’s men were too strong for the Scots at Murrayfield.

10.4k

Feb 26th 2022, 4:07 PM

# Team news

First Scotland start for Darge as France make one change for Murrayfield clash

The sides will square off in Edinburgh on Saturday.

4.7k

Feb 24th 2022, 2:21 PM

# Biggar and better

Wales edge out Scots in dramatic finish to kill Tartan Army's grand slam hopes

Dan Biggar got the winning score with a drop goal.

7.2k

Feb 12th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Scotland

Jota double delivers Celtic victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie

James Tavernier starred as Rangers claim victory over Hibs.

4.9k

Feb 9th 2022, 10:12 PM

# Reaction

Cowan-Dickie apologises for costly blunder in England's loss to Scotland

The Exeter hooker was sin-binned for slapping a crossfield kick from Finn Russell forward into touch.

13.8k

Feb 6th 2022, 12:27 PM

# humility

Eddie Jones: We’ve only got ourselves to blame for Scotland defeat

Luke Cowan Dickie conceded a second-half penalty try which proved to be the turning point of the match.

14.0k

Feb 5th 2022, 9:00 PM

# 6n

Gray returns for 'red-hot favourites' Scotland as team named for England opener

Eddie Jones has labelled the hosts heavy favourites ahead of Saturday’s clash at Murrayfield.

11.2k

Feb 3rd 2022, 1:41 PM

# Scotland

Celtic survive second-half scare to win at Hearts and keep pressure on Rangers

Hearts missed a penalty while trailing 2-1.

5.5k

Jan 26th 2022, 10:17 PM

# Lucky Escape

Fishermen ‘lucky to survive’ after boat hit by underwater German wartime bomb

Five crew members were left with significant injuries after the bomb exploded underwater 22 miles off the coast of Cromer in north Norfolk.

32.2k

Jan 20th 2022, 7:57 PM

# honours even

Rangers held to a draw as Aberdeen punish Alfredo Morelos handball

The reigning champions dropped points under Giovanni van Bronckhorst for the first time.

4.8k

Jan 18th 2022, 10:05 PM

All time

# Celtic Park

Old Firm derby will be limited to 500 fans following Scottish government's announcement

Restrictions are being introduced on sports events in Scotland from St Stephen’s Day.

6.0k

Dec 21st 2021, 4:01 PM

# Scotland

Tom Rogic goal earns Celtic victory over Motherwell

The goal kept Celtic in touch with Rangers, who were winners earlier in the day.

4.0k

Dec 12th 2021, 5:49 PM

# Bridge too far

Bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland ‘would cost £335bn’

Peter Hendy said the price of either project “would be impossible to justify” as “the benefits could not possibly outweigh the costs”.

30.9k

Nov 26th 2021, 2:09 PM