# Scotland

Last week

22nd January 2023 - 28th January 2023

# rugby weekly extra

'You do look at it with a different lens when it's an Irish player'

John Cooney qualifies for Scotland next month and has spoken to Gregor Townsend.

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Jan 25th 2023, 12:00 PM

This month

January 2023

# indyref2

Majority of Scottish people in favour of independence, poll finds

Research for The National found 54% in favour of independence when ‘don’t knows’ were excluded.

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Jan 21st 2023, 3:15 PM

# suspended

Scotland wing McLean suspended after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges

The 22-year-old Glasgow player faced charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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Jan 18th 2023, 10:54 PM

# Call-up

Ben Healy named in Scotland's Six Nations squad

Munster out-half qualifies through his grandmother.

35.1k

Updated Jan 17th 2023, 3:16 PM

# gender reform bill

Explainer: Why is the UK government trying to block a Scottish gender reform Bill?

An attempt to block the Bill under a never before used order has been branded a ‘nuclear option’.

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Jan 17th 2023, 2:17 PM

# gender reform bill

UK government to block Scotland's proposed gender reform bill

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon earlier today warned London against any bid to block the law.

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Jan 16th 2023, 6:59 PM

# Scotland

SNP could fight next Holyrood election as de facto independence referendum

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there is a ‘cast-iron democratic mandate for a referendum’.

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Jan 14th 2023, 7:14 PM

# preparation

Ireland's RWC opponents Scotland announce four warm-up Tests

The Scots play World Cup hosts France twice ahead of the tournament as well as facing Italy and Georgia.

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Jan 10th 2023, 1:18 PM

# bolter

Hastings injury could open Six Nations door for Ben Healy

Scotland will take on Ireland at Murrayfield on 12 March.

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Jan 5th 2023, 3:31 PM

# scotsman

Lure of Test rugby sees ambitious Healy agree Munster exit for Scotland

Munster are understood to be closing in on the re-signing of Jake Flannery from Ulster.

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Jan 4th 2023, 7:30 PM

# UK

Investigation launched after three people and dog die in hotel fire in Scotland

Emergency services were called to the New County Hotel in Perth just after 5am this morning.

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Updated Jan 2nd 2023, 6:55 PM

# RIP

Former Celtic and Scotland striker Frank McGarvey dies aged 66

McGarvey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022.

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Jan 1st 2023, 2:05 PM

Last year

2022

# Craig Gordon

Scotland number one Gordon out for rest of season with double leg break

Hearts have confirmed the nature of the player’s injury.

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Dec 26th 2022, 2:53 PM

# Scotland

Scottish policitians pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

The Bill was passed after lengthy debate at the Scottish parliament, by 86 votes to 39.

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Dec 22nd 2022, 7:05 PM

# Zander Fagerson

Another key Scotland player emerges as Six Nations injury doubt

Zander Fagerson suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Glasgow recently.

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Dec 13th 2022, 12:12 PM

# Lockerbie

Man accused of Lockerbie bombing charged in US court

The man allegedly worked as an intelligence operative for the regime of Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi between 1973 and 2011.

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Dec 12th 2022, 11:29 PM

# third conspirator

Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody

The alleged ‘third conspirator’ in the downing of Pan Am flight 103 is now in the custody of the US.

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Dec 11th 2022, 2:15 PM

# Decision time

John Cooney considering switch to Scotland

The Ireland and Ulster scrum-half could make the move in line with World Rugby’s new eligibility rules.

28.9k

Nov 30th 2022, 5:43 PM

# Scotland

Scottish independence hit a setback today, what happens next?

Nicola Sturgeon has said that the SNP will “launch and mobilise a major campaign in defence of Scottish democracy”.

16.4k

Nov 23rd 2022, 5:35 PM

# Referendum

UK's highest court rules Scottish Parliament cannot hold Indyref2 without Westminster consent

The UK government has repeatedly refused to give Edinburgh the power to hold a referendum.

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Updated Nov 23rd 2022, 10:12 AM

# flying finn

Recalled Russell stars as Scotland hammer ill-disciplined Argentina

Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick in a 52-29 win for Gregor Townsend’s side.

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Nov 19th 2022, 5:24 PM

# international

Scotland slip to defeat in Turkey, Germany beat Oman in low-key World Cup warm-up

ScotlandJohn McGinn gave the Scots hope of securing a draw.

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Updated Nov 16th 2022, 10:18 PM

# Callum Hunter Hill

Saracens lock gets Scotland call-up for Argentina game

Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland have withdrawn from the squad through injury.

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Nov 15th 2022, 9:05 AM

# Reaction

Gregor Townsend frustrated as Scotland pass up rare chance to beat New Zealand

The hosts were 24-13 up heading into the final quarter before the All Blacks fought back.

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Nov 14th 2022, 9:22 AM

# Comeback

Scotland recall Finn Russell and Telea to make debut for the All Blacks

Scotland have yet to defeat New Zealand in more than a hundred years of trying.

5.9k

Nov 11th 2022, 3:38 PM

# Squad News

Scotland boss disappointed as Celtic refuse to release players for friendly

The Hoops are taking part in a tournament in Australia during the World Cup break.

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Nov 9th 2022, 2:41 PM

# Scotland

Rangers beat Aberdeen to lift some pressure off boss van Bronckhorst

Connor Barron drove the visitors ahead in the 21st minute at Ibrox.

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Oct 29th 2022, 5:22 PM

# Olive Branch

'Door open' for axed out-half Russell says Scotland coach Townsend

Blair Kinghorn starts at 10 for Scotland against the Wallabies who welcome back star player Michael Hooper.

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Oct 27th 2022, 5:30 PM

# Whangārei

Nine-try New Zealand crush Scotland at Rugby World Cup

The result ensures they will be top qualifiers for the quarter-finals.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 9:54 AM

# Boys in Green

Ireland captain Balbirnie celebrates ‘pretty special’ achievement at T20 World Cup

The victory over Scotland means Ireland meet the West Indies with the winner going through to the next round.

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Oct 19th 2022, 1:15 PM

# Cricket

Dockrell insists Ireland will be well prepared for T20 World Cup clash against Scotland

The Scots stunned the West Indies in their opener, while Ireland were well beaten by Zimbabwe.

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Oct 18th 2022, 12:59 PM

# Comeback

Australia launch second-half rally to defeat Scotland as England survive France scare

Australia bounced back in the second half, with tries from Bienne Terita and Ashley Marsters.

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Updated Oct 15th 2022, 11:07 AM

# statement

Ireland squad apologise for any offence caused by song in World Cup celebrations

Ver Pauw’s side secured a historic qualification with last night’s 1-0 win over Scotland.

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Oct 12th 2022, 12:17 PM

# Report

History in Hampden as Ireland clinch qualification for 2023 World Cup

Amber Barrett was the goal-scoring hero against Scotland, sending Ireland to their first-ever major tournament.

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Oct 11th 2022, 10:16 PM

# Where It All Began

'She had a massive impact on the Scottish women's game' - Pauw returns to old stomping ground

The Ireland manager’s first international job was at Hampden Park, while there are several other Irish links to the Scots.

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Oct 11th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Scottish Independence

Supreme Court hearing on Scottish independence referendum plans to begin

A panel of five judges will start hearing evidence from the Scottish Government.

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Oct 11th 2022, 7:18 AM

# Preview

'Realistic' Ireland ready for the biggest game in their history in World Cup play-off

It’s do or die for Vera Pauw’s side against Scotland tonight.

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Oct 11th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Showtime

'If we succeed, it would change lives' - Pauw on Ireland's World Cup dream

Ireland face Scotland in an historic play-off showdown at Hampden Park tomorrow night.

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Oct 10th 2022, 7:49 PM

# Scotland

Ruling on legality of second Scottish independence vote could take six weeks

The UK’s Supreme Court will hear arguments this week.

11.8k

Oct 9th 2022, 4:19 PM

# coygig

Ireland will play Scotland in next Tuesday's World Cup play-off showdown

Hampden Park will host the clash, after the Scots overcame Austria tonight.

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Oct 6th 2022, 10:12 PM