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Sione Tuipulotu and Finn Russell chat during the Scotland team run ahead of the Australia game at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 14, 2026.

Scotland-Australia rivals reunite: ‘what was said stays on the field’

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu during the team run at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on the eve of the match against Australia.

‘Got to have it’: Tuipulotu’s Scotland message amid Wallabies warning

Rangers and St Mirren were at the centre of major VAR controversy over the weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Collum addresses Rangers and Celtic controversies plus Hearts incident

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli greets two-goal hero John McGinn at full time after the Nations League victory over North Macedonia at Hampden.

Scotland reaction: Pocognoli prediction and ‘something we need to fix’

What the Scotland head coach had to say after 2-1 win over North Macedonia

Scotland player ratings: One man hits vintage best, Iwelumo moment

How the Scotland players rated against North Macedonia

Darcy Graham during a Scotland training session at the Oriam this week.

Scotland team explained: Darcy decision and unlucky non-starter

Scotland’s record try-scorer returns for Australia clash at Murrayfield

‘I have to be’ - Graham ready to cement Scotland starting XI spot Graham Falk

‘That boy is pretty special’: Australia purr over Russell’s impact

Wallabies know Scotland will bring unpredictability to Murrayfield despite familiar backline

Pocognoli must take next Scotland step, especially with reinforcements

First Hampden win is non-negotiable as talisman’s returns brings some big calls with it

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour reacts after missing a glorious chance against North Macedonia

What Pocognoli said to Gilmour after Scotland miss left him ‘alone’

Hibs on loan striker Nathan Lowe had endured a difficult start to life at Easter Road. Cr: SNS Group.

Lowe’s start addressed as major doubts cast on wisdom of Hibs move

Here are 13 of the best photos of Scotland fans during win over North Macedonia. Cr: SNS Group/PA.

13 of the best photos of Scotland fans during win over North Macedonia

Scotland can expect to face a much-changed Switzerland team when the two sides face off in the Nations League on Monday. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland set to face much-changed team as boss challenges fringe stars

Football

John McGinn celebrates with his team mates after scoring Scotland's decisive second goal against North Macedonian

I watched Scotland beat North Macedonia and noted astonishing moment

Five main takeaways from Scotland’s uninspiring 2-1 win over North Macedonia at Hampden Park

Lewis Anderson

Scotland defeated North Macedonia 2-1 at Hampden.

Scotland are failing to dispel emperor’s new clothes concerns

Hayden Hackney and Archie Gray are both eligible to represent Scotland

Tottenham wonderkid and £16m Everton star on Scotland’s radar

Rangers player red carded on international duty after horror tackle Matthew Elder

Matthew Elder

Andy Robertson passes on instructions during a Scotland MD-1 training session at Hampden

McLeish: Why it made sense to name Robertson as Scotland captain

Former Scotland international Alan Hutton believes head coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs patience. Cr: SNS Group.

‘Want to see progression’ - Ex-Scotland man issues Pocognoli warning

Scotland host North Macedonia in the Nations League at Hampden on Friday night. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland v North Macedonia: TV channel and live stream details

Here are Scotland’s top 10 most capped footballers. Cr: SNS Group.

Here are Scotland’s top 10 most capped footballers

Scotland striker James Wilson scored a double for the under-21s in a friendly win over Ukraine

Scotland under-21s enjoy four-goal friendly romp against Ukraine

Celtic will have 508 supporters for their next match against Hearts.

Celtic hit out as Hearts cut away tickets for Tynecastle clash

Andy Robertson is in line to win his 102nd Scotland cap on Friday.

Robertson: My record-equalling Scotland cap is tribute to Dalglish

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Rugby Union

Joseph Suaalii of Australia during the Australia Wallabies captain's run at Peffermill sports fields in Edinburgh, on November 14, 2026.

Australia reveal Nations Championship target ahead of Scotland clash

Darcy Graham is back in the Scotland starting XV.

Scotland summon two big names for Australia - and a potential debutant

Australia will face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday in the Nations Championship (Pic: Getty)

How to watch Scotland v Australia: TV channel, live stream and tickets

Ollie Leatherbarrow during a training session at Oriam. The forward is in line to make his Scotland debut against Australia on Sunday.

Scotland team to play Australia: Why Townsend has kept the faith

Kyle Steyn expects an exciting game when Scotland and Australia face off at Murrayfield this weekend (Pic: Getty)

Two 'wounded' sides set to face off when Scotland host Australia

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu hugs Australia's Isaac Kailea after the match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on November 24, 2024.

Scotland leader like a cousin to Australia prop Isaac Kailea

Tom Lambert playing for Scotland Under-20s against England at Myreside in the U20 Guinness Six Nations on 7 February, 2020.

How one-time Scotland starlet ended up in the Australia squad

Golf

Tyrrell Hatton tees off on the 16th hole on day three of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

‘It’s just me’: Hatton on why he won’t change how he behaves

Grant Forrest pictured with his caddie Shane O'Connell during the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

Forrest tees up pre-Christmas visit to Augusta before Masters debut

The frustration shows on Rory McIlroy’s face at the end of day three of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

Record-chasing McIlroy needs big last day in Race to Dubai battle

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd after finishing with a birdie on day two of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates

McIlroy hopes Dubai title rival Hatton ‘gets out of bed on right side’

Other Sport

Connor Newcombe has just enjoyed success in the Scottish National Fly Fishing League and made his debut for Scotland, but he is worried about the future of stillwater fishing. Picture courtesy of the Scottish National Fly Fishing League

Financial strains force Connor to walk away from Kailzie water

Zhao Xintong is in action today.

Thursday at the Champion of Champions Snooker: Prize money, schedule

Ronnie O'Sullivan is in action today.

Wednesday at the Champion of Champions Snooker: Prize money, schedule

Judd Trump is in action today.

Champion of Champions Snooker Today: Prize money, Tuesday schedule

Ronnie O'Sullivan is playing in the Champion of Champions snooker today.

Champion of Champions Snooker 2026 Today: Prize money, Monday schedule

Lewis 'The Leith Warrior' Knox will fight this weekend at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow in front of 11,000 people.

Exclusive A Hibs casual to bare-knuckle boxer - Leith Warrior's incredible story

Snowboarder Gavin Reid

Last Winter: Gavin Reid’s snowboard film proves no man is an island

Sport Opinion

Aberdeen have sacked manager Stephen Robinson (Pic: SNS)

Next Aberdeen boss: why Robinson was always wrong and who comes next

Martin Dempster receives his Lifetime Achievement Award from PGA in Scotland regional manager David Longmuir

PGA in Scotland award honour was one of greatest days of my life

A sizeable crowd watch as a Scottish XI play English side Dick, Kerr Ladies FC in a fundraising match for former servicemen at Tynecastle in Edinburgh in 1921. Picture: Hulton Archive

Why a Scottish footballing world-first should inspire us all Scotsman comment

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning

90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland Scotsman comment

Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

More Scotsman sport

Jon Rahm in action on day two of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Rahm eyes first Muirfield visit as wait for Open return goes on

Sandy Scott is excited about playing on the PGA Tour alongside Bob MacIntyre next year

Scott gears up for dream PGA Tour career after happy homecoming

Exciting course proposals have been given the green light by the Kilmarnock (Barassie) membership

Top Scottish golf course gets green light to reroute and upgrade holes

Dutchman Joost Luiten hits the opening shot in the DP World Tour Championship before going on to set the first-round pace at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

Luiten, the last man in, leads in Dubai as Rory stills trails Chacarra

Rangers reported target Oskar Fallenius forced into drastic action as fans vent fury over transfer talk. Cr: Getty Images.

Rangers-linked ace ‘alerts security’ amid fan tensions over transfer

Here are all 9 Rangers players who will see their current deal run out at Ibrox in summer 2027. Cr: SNS Group.

All 9 Rangers players out of contract at Ibrox in the summer

Calum Hill plays his second shot on the third hole on day one of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Hill has Dubai leader in sights after AimPoint saves day

Victor Perez in action on day one of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Perez not fighting ‘internal battle’ about DP World Tour return

Pangaea Golf Architecture founding partners and golf course architects Stuart Rennie and Jeff Danner. The company is carrying out the course design work at Ayr Belleisle

£5m investment announced for historic public Scottish golf course

Ryan Lumsden reacts after securing his DP World Tour card at the end of the Qualifying School Final Stage at Infinitum Golf in Tarragona, Spain

Another Scot secures DP World Tour card for 2027 season

Michael Beale is understood to have quit his role as manager of Zulte Waregem. Cr: Getty Images.

Beale quits latest role after just 177 days amid ‘in trouble’ claim

Scott McTominay during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden ahead of the Nations League game against North Macedonia. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play North Macedonia: where McTominay fits in

Ryan Porteous trains with Scotland this week after being recalled to the squad for the first time since March 2025.

Porteous on his Scotland exile - ‘things that people don’t see’

Scott McTominay takes part in a Scotland National Team training session at Lesser Hampden on his return to the squad following heart surgery

Why England will privately regret missing out on Scott McTominay

Experienced scum half Ali Price has joined up with the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Scotland coach gives verdict on scrum-half Ali Price's playing chances

Luke Graham deserves to start for Scotland in their upcoming Nations League fixtures, claims one EFL pundit. Cr: SNS Group.

Graham backed to make Scotland impact for Pocognoli after strong start

Kasper Hogh has been warned his Celtic goalscoring drought will have to end soon. Cr: SNS Group.

'Desperate' Hogh warned Parkhead 'alternatives' are ready to step up

Here are all 8 Celtic players who will see their current deal run out at Parkhead in summer 2027. Cr: SNS Group.

All 8 Celtic players out of contract at Parkhead in the summer

David Bates, left, in action for Standard Liege last season, has been recalled to the Scotland squad for the first time since March 2019.

Shock Scotland call-up for ex-Rangers star as defender withdraws