9 h. ago Finn Russell factor and how Edinburgh can use insider knowledge to defuse threat

Scotland stand-off heads north for Challenge Cup semi-final

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9 d. ago Jota thrilled to share magic Celtic moment with opportunistic young fan as he buzzes at being a memory maker

The Portuguese winger came off the bench to bag the fifth for Celtic and celebrated with the young interloper on the Hampden pitch

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1 week ago Wales star Gareth Anscombe hits the nail on the head as Anglo

'As a player, I would certainly love to see that happen,' explained Gareth Anscombe.

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1 week ago Man Utd's 'rollercoaster ride' campaign continues after Harry Maguire's magic moment

Manchester United survived their Europa League last chance saloon after a champagne moment from Harry Maguire against Lyon

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1 week ago Tonight's rugby news as Sexton's Finn Russell comments resurface and huge new TV deal agreed

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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1 week ago Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Raises further intrigue over fly-half selection debateSexton endorsed Owen Farrell in press interviewJohnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the summer tour of Australia in a surprise move that raises further intrigue over the fly-half selection debate following his previous criticism of Finn Russell and endorsement of Owen Farrell.Sexton was not named by Andy Farrell when the head coach unveiled his assistants for the tour last month but will now join Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, Andrew Goodman, Richard Wigglesworth and John Fogarty on the coaching ticket. The 39-year-old will also join Farrell’s coaching staff at Ireland upon the conclusion of the Lions tour. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘It’s allowed me to see through his eyes’: Super Mario, my dad and me

When his mum found their old family NES covered in dust and rust, Thomas Hobbs cleaned it up, got it working and reconnected with his childhood and late fatherOne of my earliest memories is watching my mum and dad play the opening level of Super Mario Bros in cooperative mode on the Nintendo Entertainment System. This was the early 1990s, and they were joined at the hip on the sofa, laughing at the idea of two portly plumbers becoming gigantic after consuming copious amounts of magic mushrooms.In this moment I sensed their natural chemistry, while the intoxicating mix of 8-bit visuals and perky, synth-heavy music blew my toddler mind. Although it was irritating seeing them constantly fail to jump high enough to hit the top of the flagpole at the end of the level, I remember being transfixed by the TV screen, and I’m pretty sure this was the first time I connected properly with a video game. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ali Price teases with postcode quip as Scotland No 9 talks future, Finn Russell and Edinburgh dream

Scrum-half’s time at Hive is coming to an end as he eyes up signing off on a high

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2 w. ago Gareth Anscombe provides moment of magic in Finn Russell duel before things go wrong

It was an impressive moment but did not count for much in the end.

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2 w. ago Greg Taylor lives his 'proudest' Celtic moment as magic Killie display shows why contract endgame isn't set in stone

The left back is set to leave the Hoops at the end of his contract in the summer

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2 w. ago Bath make big Finn Russell call as Scotland duo set to clash in mouthwatering Champions Cup tie

Scotland stand-off returns after being rested against Pau

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3 w. ago Home semi versus Finn Russell and Bath is potential prize for Edinburgh Rugby

But head coach Sean Everitt braced for ‘step up’ in quarter-final clash with Bulls

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3 w. ago Dylan Easton wonderstrike sinks Ayr United as Honest Men fall flat in Fife

Ayr were undone by a moment of magic as Easton's second half strike kept Raith's play-off hopes alive.

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4 w. ago The Scottish rugby player helping two whisky upstarts tackle the uptight Scotch snobs

Fly-half Finn Russell is helping the Spiritfilled team convince a new generation that Scotch is meant to be about enjoyment, not investment, writes Douglas Blyde

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4 w. ago Finn Russell apologises after breaking fan's wrist in match incident

The Scottish fly-half wished the supporter a speedy recovery

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