2 h. ago Captain Zoe Aldcroft returns as England reveal team for Scotland quarter

Aldcroft returns in the back row as Helena Rowland steps in for an injured Ellie Kildunne at full-back

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5 h. ago Valneva Scotland makes strides toward £10K fundraising goal in support of charity partner Team Jak

Scotland’s largest vaccine producer, Valneva Scotland, has pledged to raise 10k for its charity partner, Team Jak Foundation, a Livingston-based charity that supports children and young people with cancer, and their families.

Economics

3 d. ago Scholes CA announces major expansion to become Scotland’s leading accountancy practice in Shetland

Today Scholes Chartered Accountants (CA) announces the acquisition of RSM UK’s Lerwick team to become Scotland’s largest accounting firm in Shetland.

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4 d. ago I overheard Steve Clarke say something about his Scotland team and he was absolutely spot on – Keith Jackson

There are plenty out to see the back of him but there's plenty to be admired about the Scotland boss' pig-headedness

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4 d. ago Steve Clarke teases Scotland team news as he expresses sympathy for Tartan Army and avoids distraction

Head coach knows how tough closed-door game is for supporters

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4 d. ago What channel is Belarus v Scotland on? TV, live stream and team news plus why game is behind closed doors

Full details ahead of World Cup qualifier between Belarus and Scotland

Sport

5 d. ago Scotland team to play Belarus: Big Scott McTominay call, unleash BGD, huge decision in attack

Our man in Zalaegerszeg puts together his Scotland XI for our next World Cup qualifier

Events

7 d. ago Scotland’s professional basketball team calls for recommendations to make international players feel at home in East Kilbride

Local businesses who would like to be featured should get in touch with the club if they would like to welcome the professional players in for a visit.

Society

7 d. ago Thousands in England unable to access weight loss jabs via GP, figures reveal

Doctors say NHS rollout not fit for purpose with fewer than half of commissioning bodies prescribing MounjaroThousands of patients in England are unable to access weight loss jabs via their GP, figures reveal, as doctors warn that the NHS rollout is “not fit for purpose”.Family doctors got the green light to prescribe the drugs for the first time in June. About 220,000 people with “greatest need” were set to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide and made by Eli Lilly, on the NHS over the next three years. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Steve Clarke addresses Scotland's major team dilemma, gives Ben Gannon

Scotland boss knows who will be tasked with keeping Danes out in World Cup qualifier

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7 d. ago What channel is Denmark v Scotland on? TV, live stream and highlights details plus team news

Full details ahead of World Cup qualifier between Denmark and Scotland

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8 d. ago Six Scotland stars namechecked by Denmark boss from team who 'did harm to the best team in the world'

Brian Riemer is refusing to underestimate Steve Clarke's troops ahead of Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier

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8 d. ago How to save your England career after a nightmare debut: Those who suffered on the biggest stage reveal their hellish experiences of a start like Sonny Baker's

RICHARD GIBSON: On multiple occasions during South Africa's onslaught at, Baker would have been forgiven for wishing himself away to anywhere other than the end of his bowling mark.

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2 w. ago Women's Rugby World Cup: England captain Zoe Aldcroft to miss pool stage with knee injury

Red Roses skipper will not play against either Samoa or Australia as Marlie Packer leads John Mitchell’s side instead

Events

2 w. ago Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Captain picked up knee injury against USAMarlie Packer captains Red Roses against SamoaThe England captain Zoe Aldcroft has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup pool stage with a knee injury picked up in the Red Roses’ opening 69-7 win against the USA last Friday. England have two more pool matches, against Samoa on Saturday and Australia on 6 September.Aldcroft is not England’s only worry as Emily Scarratt is out with a shoulder injury and Holly Aitchison is still sidelined with an ankle problem after missing the first game. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Captain Zoe Aldcroft set to miss rest of pool stages as England ring changes for Samoa

The Red Roses opened their tournament with a 69-7 thrashing of the United States in Sunderland but have lost captain Aldcroft for the next two games

Politics

2 w. ago Surfing: Phoebe Strachan on leading Team Scotland to their best ever result at Eurosurf

Phoebe Strachan’s willingness to compete on both long and shortboards helped the team to a record tenth-place finish . Interview by Roger Cox

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3 w. ago Rugby World Cup team news: Scotland fuelled by ‘sour taste’ in must

Crunch Group B tie in Salford is likely to be decisiveScots lost to Wales during group-stage exit in 2022It may be on day two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup but Scotland’s meeting with Wales on Saturday afternoon has the hallmarks of one of the tournament’s most important group games.Canada are likely to win Group B, meaning the Celtic clash in Salford may effectively represent a knockout game less than 24 hours after the tournament kicks off. The stakes are high, as is motivation for Scotland on multiple fronts. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rugby World Cup team news: Scotland fuelled by ‘sour taste’ in pivotal Wales clash

Crunch Group B game in Salford is likely to be decisiveScots lost to Wales during group-stage exit in 2022Ireland’s World Cup squad have offered their support to team-mate Shannon Ikahihifo after she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis. Trailfinders second-row Ikahihifo, who has three Irish caps, was part of the pre-tournament training group but did not make the final squad.On Friday the 30-year-old posted news of her condition on Instagram, writing: “Crazy to think that one day you can be running around on the rugby pitch feeling completely fine, then five days later you’re sitting in a hospital room being told you have cancer. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland Women believe this is their strongest ever team as World Cup comes right into focus

Skeldon makes it as multitude of injury fears allayed

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