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Aicha Sutcliffe, centre, will make her first Scotland start in Friday's game v Australia while Hannah Ramsay, right, has been switched from full-back to stand-off. Leah Bartlett, left, is on the bench.

Scotland Women bid to finish on high in Canberra in WXV Global Series

Scotland's Evie Gallagher in action against Australia during the WXV Global Series match at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on September 26, 2026.

'World's on-form player': Scotland Women look to talisman

Scotland's Leia Brebner-Holden will start at scrum-half against Australia in Sydney.

Two changes as Scotland Women bid to end losing run

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has praised the impact that interim head-coach Dave Butcher has had on the team (Pic: SNS)

Scotland skipper praises 'phenomenal' Butcher ahead of Australia trip

Interim Head Coach Dave Butcher during a Scotland Women's Team Run at the Hive Stadium (Pic: SNS)

Scotland interim head coach has had conversations about permanent role

Rachel McLachlan has urged Scotland to use the pain of defeat to Australia as fuel when the sides meet again next month.

‘Know we can beat them’: Scotland in ‘fuel’ vow for Aussie rematches

Desiree Miller of Australia breaks with the ball during the WXV Global Series match against Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on September 26, 2026.

‘Not a witch hunt’: Scotland vow after Australia defeat in WXV series

Scotland's Elliann Clarke on the attack during the WXV Global Series match against Australia at Hive Stadium.

Ill-discipline blamed as Scotland Women see first-half lead overturned

Holland Bogan during a Scotland Women's team run at Hive Stadium.

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Sarah Bonar will start for Scotland against Australia in the 2026 WXV Global Series after playing as a replacement against New Zealand last weekend.

Why Scotland v Australia in WXV Series is a more level playing field

New Zealand overpowered Scotland at Hive Stadium, scoring 10 tries in a 66-14 win.

Chance to make history is powerful motivator for Scotland Women

Crafted from a single piece of leather, the R.M.Williams Chelsea boot is designed for durability, comfort and years of wear while retaining its classic shape.

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Record number of competitors for World Porridge Making Championship

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Record year for Edinburgh tech pioneer powering Commonwealth Games and TRNSMT

Former Scotland Women head coach Sione Fukofuka has been named the new head coach of Australia (Pic: SNS)

SRU 'surprised' as former head coach to take charge of Australia

Fireworks in front of the Finnieston Crane and the Hydro during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Games (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Gold-standard hospitality at the heart of the Glasgow Games

Sandie Peggie has ben granted the chance to appeal the findings (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sandie Peggie granted leave to appeal employment tribunal's findings

Prince William, Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothsay and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Rothsay with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro on August 1, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

William and Kate attend netball thriller in Glasgow with children

Edinburgh Rugby defence coach Brad Davis during a pre-season training session at Oriam (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

'Hand on heart': New Edinburgh coach makes pre-season confession

Scotland will take on Australia, New Zealand and Japan at Murrayfield in November (Pic: SNS)

Scotland Autumn Tests: dates, tickets and 'finals weekend' explained

Concerts of the Future will be at Summerhall.

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Edinburgh man turns crustacean taxidermy hobby into global business

Actor Sam Neill has died aged 78

Actor Sam Neill’s love of “ships, the sea, and Scotland” remembered

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull argues that centre-right parties’ 'only real political equity' is based on running the economy well (Picture: David Gray)

'Digging their own grave': Tories must heed warning from Australia Ian Johnston

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Ad Feature BMO to acquire capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group

OEG is backed by Apollo

Scale of US interests in Scotland’s largest firms revealed

Duncan Munn has left Glasgow Warriors for a loan spell in Australia (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors back heads to Australia for 'valuable experience'

Tony Scully, 62 (left) with brother Michael Scully, 67, on the right

Brothers head to World Cup in honour of late football fanatic mother

Social media giants must not be let off the hook Scotsman leader

Nelly Korda shows off the trophy after with the 108th US Women's Open presented by Ally at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles

Korda pulls off 'dream' win to become back-to-back major champion

Kate Lanigan shows off the St Rule Trophy after becoming the first Irish player to win the St Andrews tournament

Irish golfer pulls off historic St Rule Trophy triumph at St Andrews

A planned increase in fuel duty has also been postponed

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions amid fuel price rise

Daniel Bennie has been included in Australia's pre-World Cup squad, despite being eligible to represent Scotland. Cr: Getty Images.

Scotland-eligible winger gets shock World Cup call-up

Gregor Townsend, Scotland's head coach, at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, venue for Scotland's first game at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Townsend welcomes roof for Scotland's Rugby World Cup opener

Former Wallabies fly half Bernard Foley has retired from rugby (Pic: Getty)

Australia ace who broke Scottish hearts at 2015 World Cup retires

Ex-priest abused young victim while they made confession

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

Kelsey MacDonald shows off her course-record card at Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club

Scottish golfer MacDonald fires course-record 64 to lead in Australia

The Plastic Flies on stage in their heyday.

Exclusive Glasgow band which supported The Clash record new album after 40 years

The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 8, 2025.

Scotland v New Zealand, Australia, Japan dates announced

Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil, Ben Johnston and James Johnston.

Biffy Clyro bassist quits tour over mental health and addiction issues

New South Wales premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, after he was injured tackling one of the Bondi Beach terrorists (Picture: @ChrisMinnsMP/X)

How an immigrant denied Bondi Beach killers the spotlight they craved Scotsman comment

Flowers laid in memory of the victims of the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, in which 15 people, including a ten-year-old girl, were killed (Picture: David Gray)

Bondi Beach murders show importance of teaching children not to hate Joe Goldblatt

Mourners gather to lay flowers at Bondi Beach on Monday

Scottish man working at Bondi Beach thought gunshots were 'fireworks'

Armed police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach

12 confirmed dead after shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach

Heather MacRae will be GB&I’s first playing captain in the 2026 Women’s PGA Cup at Carden Park in Cheshire

'I want to lead by example' - historic honour for Scottish golfer

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