2 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund at centre of Denmark disaster as minnows dent World Cup dream

Rasmus Hojlund left Manchester United on a season-long loan to Napoli this summer and will hope to lead the line for Denmark in next summer's World Cup

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14 h. ago Scotland cannot afford to waste surprise World Cup second chance after bonkers night

After a night of incredible drama, Scotland are one win away from holy grail

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14 h. ago What Scotland need from Denmark showdown to qualify for World Cup 2026 after chaotic penultimate clashes

SO it all comes down to Hampden on Tuesday. A win against Denmark will seal Scotland's place at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years. It's after a remarkable night of drama both in Greece and Denmark. Scotland trailed 3-0 to the Greeks with little over an hour played. It was a...

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15 h. ago Scotland one win away from World Cup as Greek tragedy swerved after Denmark disaster – 5 talking points

Danes' shock 2-2 draw against minnows Belarus kept them just one clear of the Scots in the table

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29 h. ago Scotland's World Cup hopefuls must beware Greek grievances as boss has no doubt who better team are

Greece outplayed Scotland three times this year but lost twice

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43 h. ago Who will win Greece vs Scotland? Our writers predict vital World Cup qualifying clash in Athens

The first mission objective is avoiding defeat in Athens to set up winner takes all shootout with Denmark at Hampden next week

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44 h. ago 'Wales will win Six Nations before Scotland' and Tandy backs enforced change

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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68 h. ago Scott Barrett fit to return and captain All Blacks against England at Twickenham

Barrett missed win against Scotland due to cutScott Robertson preparing for aerial contest Scott Barrett has come back to captain the All Blacks against England at Twickenham this weekend. Barrett had 12 stitches threaded in his leg after he suffered a cut beneath his knee playing against Ireland a fortnight ago, and missed his team’s 25-17 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield last week, but Scott Robertson, the New Zealand head coach, confirmed that he had played a full part in training for the England game.“We’ve gone for our best team for this game, for this Test,” Robertson said. “It’s remarkable that he healed so well, once you saw the cut. The Barretts must have some good skin.” His older brother Beauden will start at fly-half again, but younger brother Jordie is back in New Zealand having treatment on the ankle injury he suffered in that same match against Ireland. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago New Zealand captain Scott Barrett passed fit to start for All Blacks against England

The lock had missed the win over Scotland with a leg laceration but returns to Scott Robertson’s starting side

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5 d. ago The Breakdown | New Zealand stars Barrett and McKenzie show how skill and vision can flourish

The veteran All Black duo both grew up on dairy farms and may not have flourished in English rugby’s rigid systemThis week’s column is being compiled slightly differently. It’s not easy to type while looking upwards and smiling warmly at the bookshelf but, hey, that’s the price to be paid for method sportswriting. When you’re putting together a piece on Damian McKenzie, the All Blacks’ so-called “smiling assassin”, it’s important to try to get into character.The head bandage took time to apply as well, as did the fake-blood drizzle of ketchup down the cheek. Anyone who watched the later stages of New Zealand’s win against Scotland on television on Saturday, however, will appreciate why the extra touches felt appropriate. It is not every day a player preparing to kick the clinching points in a major Test resembles a happy, beaten prizefighter. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago AD FEATURE: Visit Aberdeen: win a trip to Scotland’s hidden cultural gem this winter

Rich history and a vibrant nightlife make the Granite City a must-visit

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7 d. ago Scotland fall short of historic New Zealand win as All Blacks break hosts’ hearts again

Scotland 17-25 New Zealand: Damian McKenzie’s crucial late try and penalty earned victory for New Zealand after a fine fightback from Scotland

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7 d. ago Damian McKenzie edges All Blacks home after scare to crush Scotland comeback

Scotland 17-25 New ZealandAll Blacks squander 17-point lead before late tryA 33rd attempt, a 31st defeat and crucially still no win for Scotland against the All Blacks. And so the search will go on. Let us not resort to that familiar lament, if Scotland could not win it here, will they ever? It is true, they had as gilt-edged a chance as they may ever have, New Zealand forced to play a total of half an hour a man down, having been shown three yellow cards. It is true, Scotland showed remarkable spirit to recover from 17-0 down at the break to level on the hour. But the All Blacks remain deadly, deadlier than Scotland.This Scotland team is deadly too, but it is a question of deadliness when it matters. That is where they continue to come up short. New Zealand wrote the manual – and did that a long time ago. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scotland 17 New Zealand 25: Agony for Scots against All Blacks after second half fightback

Scotland's wait for a win over New Zealand goes on after a 25-17 defeat at Murrayfield

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8 d. ago Scotland vs New Zealand live: Hosts seek historic first win over All Blacks in international rugby clash

Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks in 120 years of trying — but could that change this afternoon?

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2 w. ago Scotland player ratings in USA drubbing as two men land 10s and one lively debutant in record win

Marks out of ten for Scotland players after a thumping win over USA

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2 w. ago Scotland record holder continues hot streak as 6ft 5in hitman helps side thrash league leaders

Former Scotland under-21 supremo bags again in big win for Germans.

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2 w. ago How Typhoon jet deal with Turkey is a major win for Scotland

Workers in Scotland carry a long and proud tradition of ensuring our Royal Air Force’s warfighting excellence.

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3 w. ago Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell says party can still win in Scotland by uniting against hate

Lucy Powell insists Labour can turn around the polls with a clearer sense of values and "whose side we are on".

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3 w. ago Scotland will get new nuclear power station if Labour win Holyrood election, Miliband says

Plans for a new nuclear power station in Scotland will be developed by the UK Government, Ed Miliband has confirmed.

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