They say the Six Nations is all about momentum and Scotland, again, find themselves sliding rapidly downhill. Passion and effort are guaranteed from any Italy team, but they were clinical and defended ...

Italy shone through the storm to claim best possible start in Rome but Gregor Townsend’s Scotland flopped again Here is the match report from Luke McLaughlin: Sione Tuipolotu “Very frustrating, we let ...

To celebrate the World Cup, June 15 has been confirmed as a bank holiday in Scotland - however, not everyone is guaranteed a day off. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can ...

Here is every Scottish bank holiday this year, including one bonus day to mark Scotland’s return to the World Cup. | Getty Images Here is every Scottish bank holiday this year, including one bonus day ...

The conditions in Rome were apocalyptic and the mood around the Scotland side now cannot be much brighter: an opening-weekend defeat by Italy, doubts swirling about the future of head coach Gregor ...

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Scotland head to Italy this afternoon looking to kick off their 2026 Six Nations with a bang. After years of frustration, the Scots will hope to prove they are finally capable of competing for a first ...

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The Scottish Parliament has passed a law that requires new buildings in Scotland to be fitted with swift bricks for nesting birds. The requirement for swift bricks to ...

It is the oldest rivalry in international rugby and a match that has delivered countless memorable moments, but the Calcutta Cup -- contested between England and Scotland -- also has a remarkable ...