26 h. ago Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in full

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy will face South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and more in the autumn Tests

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4 d. ago Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

The South Africa-born 30-year-old has scored a record 32 tries in his 49 appearances for his adopted country.

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4 d. ago Ireland and All Blacks back in Chicago with memories of 2016 on the mind

Ireland’s Caelan Doris making comeback from injuryWorld champions South Africa play Japan at WembleyIt is back to where it started for Ireland. And by “it” we mean any kind of success against the All Blacks. With that, of course, comes credibility on the world stage, a status they still enjoy.On Saturday night, UK and Ireland time, afternoon in the United States, Ireland take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Residents in King Charles' model town hit out at 'arrogant' Duchy of Cornwall for planting trees that is spoiling their 'uninterrupted countryside views'

Homeowners on the edge of Poundbury, Dorset, paid a premium for their 'uninterrupted countryside views' of Thomas Hardy's Wessex.

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5 d. ago South Lanarkshire: Police Scotland officer sentenced after theft in East Kilbride while on duty

The man appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday

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6 d. ago South Scotland MSP criticises 'arrogant' plans to 'silence' communities

South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has criticised "arrogant" politicians at Westminster and Holyrood for "trying to silence communities"

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1 week ago How will Storm Benjamin affect Scotland as 70mph winds expected down south?

We may be avoiding the latest yellow warnings, but Scots will still see some stormy weather.

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1 week ago MSP Colin Smyth appears in court charged with child sex offence

The South Scotland MSP had previously been arrested on Tuesday August 5, prompting his suspension from Scottish Labour.

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1 week ago MSP Colin Smyth in court accused of voyeurism and possession of indecent images

No pleas were entered as the South Scotland MSP appeared in private at Dumfries Sheriff Court to face two charges.

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2 w. ago Star's 'Mr Dalbeattie' marks return from lengthy injury layoff with goal

Ross Hunter hit the third goal as Star ran out 4-1 winners over South of Scotland League champs Lochar Thistle.

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2 w. ago Dalbeattie Star boss feels refereeing display marred defeat to Stranraer

David Taylor described the match as a '"great advert" for the South of Scotland League but was left frustrated by the officials.

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3 w. ago Is smacking banned in Scotland amid celebrity calls for Prime Minister to stop punishment down south?

Smacking is still considered a "reasonable punishment" in England but that could change soon

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3 w. ago The unseen Scotland hero who helped turn Greek tragedy into Hampden jubilation

A goal down and with the World Cup dream hanging by a thread Scotland dragged themselves off the floor in Glasgow's south side

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3 w. ago Stirlingshire bus service in spotlight from passengers as crunch meeting looms

The level of service on the number 52 bus between Tillicoultry and Stirling has been heavily criticised by locals - with an MSP meeting with the bus operators to pass on demands for improvement.

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4 w. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago I've had enough of the arrogant and entitled fat brigade. No one wants to tell the truth about obese plane passengers but this is the change airlines MUST make now: ROB CROSSAN

I paid for a full seat on a flight last month - but I seemed to have no choice but to share it. The reason was the astonishing size of the obese man sitting next to me.

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4 w. ago Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool going green thanks to energy saving measures

South of Scotland Enterprise’s Net Zero Accelerator fund as allowed the charity run pool to take steps to reduce energy bills.

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