9 h. ago Major rugby tournament development could have big impact on Scotland

World Rugby optimistic Global Series can help Scotland situation

Politics

21 h. ago Today's rugby news as coach won't join Wales and major Test matches set for TV pay wall deal

The rugby stories making headlines on Thursday, September 18.

Economics

60 h. ago 'Mo Salah of rugby' makes major announcement after 55million stunned by viral video

This isn't Liverpool star Mohamed Salah playing rugby, it's rugby league flyer Rhys Williams, and the Welshman has now decided to hang up his boots.

Politics

3 d. ago Rangers win ref watch sympathy as 'bad luck' compounded by Celtic penalty

Dermot Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd reviewed the major decisions from games at Ibrox and Rugby Park

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Fight like heck’: US Eagles seek World Cup spot amid MLR turmoil

Just before Sunday’s crucial qualifier against Samoa in Denver, the American domestic league lost a third team in less than two monthsThe US Eagles men can qualify for the 2027 World Cup on Sunday, by beating Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup fifth-place play-off in Denver. Defeat will not end hopes of making it to Australia, as further play-offs await. But in another horrible week for American men’s rugby, to have one weighty challenge dealt with would be welcome indeed.On Thursday, in a move the Guardian understands caught other team owners by surprise, the Houston SaberCats became the third team to drop out of Major League Rugby this year. That reduced the competition to just seven teams from 11 last season, given the merger of San Diego and LA, announced in August as NOLA Gold and Miami Sharks also called it quits. Houston, San Diego and NOLA were founder clubs in 2018.Martin Pengelly writes on Substack at The National Maul, on rugby in the US Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Appeal launched for panel members for Dumfries and Galloway children's hearings

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for volunteers who want to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Politics

9 d. ago Pitch perfect partnership kicks off new chapter for Alloa Rugby Club and Allanwater HOmes

A strategic land swap between Allanwater Homes and the Earl of Mar, who leases land to Alloa Rugby Club, is set to deliver major long-term benefits for sport and housing in Clackmannanshire.

Society

3 w. ago Water scarcity restrictions to have ‘devastating’ impact on Scotland agriculture sector

Farmers and businesses in north Fife are facing the country's first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather.

Politics

3 w. ago Swiatek the one to beat in New York while Alcaraz and Sinner dominate men’s draw

Wimbledon champion faces strong list of women’s US Open title rivals, but the men’s draw is still dominated by Sinner and AlcarazIga Swiatek has finally had a brief moment to catch her breath. Her life has been on fast-forward for the last few hectic yet rewarding weeks, emerging from the heat and humidity of the Cincinnati Open with another significant title. Fourteen hours later she was on court in New York, throwing herself into two long days of competition alongside her new partner, Casper Ruud. The stakes were low for singles players in the mixed doubles this week but every point she played meant more mental energy expended.There is still little time for Swiatek to reflect on how the summer has developed, but with the final grand slam tournament of the year starting on Sunday it is clear the past few months have become a defining moment in her career. Swiatek started the season swimming upstream, still reeling from her doping case last year. She emerged from that difficult peri...

Politics

3 w. ago Major rugby star offered to fight Warren Gatland and now works in a school

Shane Williams is one of the most recognisable faces in Welsh rugby and now finds himself giving back to the game

Sport

4 w. ago England hit by kit supplier blunder on eve of Women's Rugby World Cup in major blow to fans

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Mail Sport has learned there has been a shortage in the production of the replica jerseys, which will be worn by players like Ellie Kildunne and Natasha Hunt, by Castore.

Sport

4 w. ago Welsh rugby's stark survival plan, parallels with Scotland and potential impact on Edinburgh and Glasgow

Radical proposals could open the door for American teams in the URC

Events

4 w. ago How will Hurricane Erin impact Scotland as category 3 storm threatens UK weather?

Scotland could bare the brunt of Hurricane Erin amid warnings of "damaging winds" as we head into next week

Events