25 h. ago Dumfries Saints youngsters get once in a lifetime training session with top Scotland rugby stars

Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman and fellow Edinburgh Rugby players Boan Venter, D’arcy Rae and Ben Healy put the youngsters through their paces.

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4 d. ago Glasgow Warriors poised to move for son of late Scotland international

Munster scrum-half on radar and could switch international allegiance

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6 d. ago Manchester City striker Erling Haaland back in training after injury

Images from an open training session on Wednesday showed the Norway striker back in training with the team.

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8 d. ago Former Scotland rugby internationalist announced as honorary chieftain of Stirling Highland Games for 2025

Former Scotland Women’s rugby internationalist Lyndsay O’Donnell has been appointed as honorary chieftain of Stirling Highland Games for 2025.

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1 week ago Will Copa del Rey final go ahead? Latest news amid suggestions of Real Madrid boycotting Barcelona clash

Real Madrid failed to attend a training session before the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

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1 week ago Will the Copa del Rey final go ahead? Latest news amid suggestions of Real Madrid boycotting Barcelona clash

Real Madrid failed to attend a training session before the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

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1 week ago Real Madrid deny they considered Copa del Rey final boycott over referee

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub had previously demanded action from RFEFReal Madrid have denied that they ever considered refusing to play the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona after they boycotted the pre-match activities, prompting uncertainty that the game would go ahead. A statement from Madrid finally confirmed that they would play after 10pm on Friday night, just 24 hours ahead of kick-off.A previous statement from Madrid had demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action after comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the buildup to the game. That came after Madrid had refused to show up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall at the Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Amid reports from media close to the club that they were contemplating refusing to play the match, Madrid finally confirmed their participation late on Friday night. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Real Madrid may boycott Copa del Rey final over referee comments

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub not ruling out no-show for Saturday showpieceJust 24 hours before kick-off, the Copa del Rey final was at risk of not going ahead after Real Madrid demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action following comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the build up to the game.Although Madrid did not explicitly ask for the official to be removed from his duties nor publicly threaten to boycott the match, they refused to turn up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall and did not rule out a no-show on Saturday evening. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star seals move back to Scotland with Glasgow Warriors

Alex Craig’s move to Scotstoun will reunite him with former Stewartry Shark Stafford McDowall.

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1 week ago Stephen Fry’s ‘vocal double’ to be used in AI installation at Hay festival

The actor, who has spoken about artificial intelligence on multiple occasions, said the installation ‘reveals both the wonders and pitfalls of AI’An AI version of Stephen Fry’s voice is to give a talk at Hay festival this year.Visitors will be able to step into a soundproof booth to hear the clone of Fry’s voice running a voiceover training session. Guided by his “vocal double”, participants will record their own voice reel, “until the experience takes an unexpected turn”, say organisers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Manchester United confirmed training squad members before Bournemouth fixture

Man United had their first training session of the week at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of the Premier League fixture vs Bournemouth.

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2 w. ago New Zealander to become Scotland qualified after Glasgow Warriors contract commitment

Player of Season locked in for another three years

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2 w. ago Paul Gascoigne almost rejected phone call with Pope before brilliant opening line

England icon Paul Gascoigne almost left a surprise phone call from The Pope to ring out during a memorable Tottenham training session, before greeting His Holiness in traditional Geordie fashion

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2 w. ago Duhan van der Merwe has surgery as Edinburgh and Scotland winger's Lions chances revealed

Star man facing fight to play again for Edinburgh this season

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2 w. ago Holly Aitchison sparkles in latest England rout as fly half decision looms

England 59-7 Scotland: Fly half Aitchison unlocked England’s attacking game in another thrashing of overmatched opposition

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2 w. ago Red Roses rout Scotland to set up Six Nations grand slam decider

It will all come down to the final day of the Six Nations

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2 w. ago Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England 59-7 ScotlandTwickenham finale will decide destination of titleEngland felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament.England were heavy favourites heading into the match as Scotland have never beaten the Red Roses in the tournament, with their last win across all competitions against their rivals coming in 1999. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Marlie Packer recalled as centre Jade Shekells makes first start for Red Roses

Former skipper Packer is reinstalled at openside flanker in another heavily

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3 w. ago Man Utd injury news: Ruben Amorim's defensive crisis continues as trio miss Lyon training

Ruben Amorim oversaw Manchester United's training session at Carrington on Wednesday morning ahead of their Europa League game against Lyon - and there were some notable absentees

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3 w. ago Towering 6ft 6in lock with potential to be 'key Scotland player' ends uncertainty over future

Second row delighted to remain part of Glasgow set-uop

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