Finn Russell certain Scotland can hit back from opening loss to South Africa

2 days, 4 hours ago

CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: The former favourite who WON'T be coming back to Parkhead, and the faithful defender set to head out in search of first-team football

Join Mail+ to read Celtic Confidential every week, plus more exclusive scoops, in-depth coverage and analysis from Celtic Park Speculation over an emotional Celtic return for the club’s former winger Jota should be discounted. After helping Celtic win five of the six domestic trophies he contested under Ange Postecoglou, the former Benfica starlet posted a gushing message to the club’s …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

South Africa Pakistan 2Nd

6 days, 6 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town

India Today

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

South Africa Pakistan 2Nd

1 week ago

Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Old Firm team news, line-ups and more today

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

Rugby rivals may have shared a Christmas feast... but ruthless Glasgow coach Franco is plotting second helpings of pain for Edinburgh

Daily Mail

When Mosese Tuipulotu was pictured enjoying Christmas dinner the other day with big brother Sione, Tom Jordan, Josh McKay, Jack Dempsey and others, the thought arose that it might have been the closest an Edinburgh player had got to a Glasgow counterpart all week. Mosese was evidently a very welcome interloper into the annual gathering of Warriors’ southern hemisphere ‘orphans’, …

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2 weeks ago

Rodgers keen to see even more from Celtic stars after easing to win over Motherwell

Daily Mail

Brendan Rodgers has promised Celtic can still find another level after victory over Motherwell saw them continue their unbeaten start to the Premiership season. Having seen Arne Engels’ penalty put his side on the board just before half-time, Rodgers was pleased to see an improved second-half display capped with goals from Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate. ‘Motherwell were …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia confirm debut for Sam Konstas, star batter uncertain due to injury

India TV News

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas will make his debut in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. He will become the fourth youngest Test player for Australia at the age of 19 years and 85 days with only Ian Craig, Pat Cummins, and Tom Garrett making their respective Test debuts at a …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Michael Vaughan advices McSweeney to bat in middle order after snub

The Hindu

Former England captain Michael Vaughan backed Nathan McSweeney make a strong comeback into the Australia side despite getting dropped from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. I feel for the kid, because of all the people that I’ve seen come into Test cricket over the last 10 years, I don’t think anyone’s been given a harder challenge,” Vaughan said in …

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$Scotland star Hastings set to miss Six Nations after suffering fractured jaw in action for Glasgow$

1 month ago

Scotland star Hastings set to miss Six Nations after suffering fractured jaw in action for Glasgow

Daily Mail

Gregor Townsend has been dealt a massive blow after Adam Hastings was all but ruled out of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign. The Glasgow Warriors fly-half is set to be sidelined for the next few months after undergoing surgery on a fractured jaw sustained in last Friday’s United Rugby Championship victory over Scarlets. Hastings required urgent medical attention after suffering a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

5 key talking points as England bring 2024 to a close with Switzerland friendly

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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1 month, 1 week ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

The Independent

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NZ vs ENG: Kane Williamson Returns To New Zealand Test Side As Kiwis Drop IND vs NZ Player Of The Series Will Young

ABP News

Christchurch: New Zealand have confirmed seamer Nathan Smith will make his Test debut against England on Thursday, while the Player of the Series from their recent whitewash in India Will Young has been dropped. New Zealand captain Tim Latham also confirmed that former skipper Kane Williamson will return from his groin injury for the first Test, with Will Young, who …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell will not shy away from Lions talk as Ireland prepare for Australia

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG: Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series

The Hindu

Kane Williamson will definitely return to the New Zealand team to play England in a three-test series that starts this week despite missing the tour of India with a groin strain, coach Gary Stead said on Monday. “It’s a nice problem to have,” Stead told reporters in Christchurch, where the first test gets underway on Thursday. So it’s just how …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series

Hindustan Times

Nov 25 - Kane Williamson will definitely return to the New Zealand team to play England in a three-test series that starts this week despite missing the tour of India with a groin strain, coach Gary Stead said on Monday. Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series Stead said the former skipper would be ushered back …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland were always ‘very confident’ of beating Wallabies

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sione Tuipulotu sets Scotland on course to statement victory over Wallabies

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scotland beats Australia to end Wallabies’ Grand Slam rugby hopes despite Harry Potter’s magical try

Associated Press

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Australia’s bid for its first rugby Grand Slam in 40 years is over. Adding to Australia’s woes was the sight of Joseph Sua’ali’i, the team’s new star back, going off injured in the first half at Murrayfield after hurting his right arm tackling Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu. Giant winger Duhan van der Merwe scored Scotland’s second try …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies lose 27-13 to Scotland to end grand slam dream as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii suffers injury

ABC

The Wallabies' hopes of claiming a grand slam on their spring tour have been dashed after falling 27-13 to Scotland at Murrayfield. Key Events FT: Scotland triumphs to end Wallabies' grand slam dream 5 hours ago 71' Russell adds to Scotland's advantage 5 hours ago 67' Scotland moves further in front 5 hours ago Show all key events Scotland vs …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scotland blow Australia away as Sione Tuipulotu enhances his Lions captaincy credentials

The Telegraph

Scotland can now be taken seriously. With Storm Bert departing Edinburgh on Sunday, the Wallabies’ hopes of a first home nations clean sweep since 1984 went down the drain. The Scottish back-row’s work rate was relentless and, behind them, Duhan van der Merwe – human granite – and Darcy Graham – human flint – caused Australia untold issues in the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live

The Independent

✕ Close Springboks arrive for Autumn Nations Series against Scotland, England and Wales Wales were condemned to the ignominy of a winless 2024 as world champions South Africa proved much too good for Warren Gatland’s embattled side. The hosts have looked completely bereft of confidence and belief as their losing streak has reached a record-breaking 11 games and they never …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia coach Andrew McDonald: Clearly behind the game at this stage, but tomorrow can change very quickly

The Hindu

After a hard day for his wards on the field, Australian coach Andrew McDonald discussed his team’s prospects with the media in the current first Test at the Optus Stadium on Saturday. Our guys got the balls in the right areas, and there were some play-and-misses, so, anything can happen if you get some edges on that, and it could …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies halfway to the Grand Slam and give debut to Harry Potter for test against Scotland

Associated Press

The Wallabies are halfway there. “The test against Scotland is going to be the hardest one yet,” Australia lock Will Skelton says of his team’s visit to Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday. 18th debutant Before that, though, Scotland — a team that can blow hot and cold, but has undoubted match winners in the backline like flyhalf Finn Russell and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scotland v Australia prediction: Rugby betting tips and odds

The Independent

Scotland v Australia betting tips Scotland to score first and win - 13/8 Bet365 Scotland win by 6-10 points - 9/2 Betfred Scotland host Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon in their last match of the Autumn Nations Series. Australia have beaten both England and Wales over the last two weeks, though they fared poorly in the summer’s Rugby Championship, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scots to face Greece in Nations League relegation play-off... as Steve Clarke challenges his men to keep the momentum going after wins over Croatia and Poland

Daily Mail

Steve Clarke has challenged his Scotland side to build on their recent momentum when they meet Greece for the right to remain in the top tier of the Nations League. Andy Robertson’s stoppage-time header secured a win over Poland which saw the team finish third and avoid automatic relegation to League B. Scotland have now been drawn with the Greeks …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fin Baxter ‘desperate’ to end losing streak as England sign off against Japan

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia's Samu Kerevi banned for three matches for high tackle on Wales' Jac Morgan, rules him out of Wallabies tour

ABC

A three-match suspension has ended Samu Kerevi's spring tour, jolting his longer-term Wallabies hopes and opening the door for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's return against Scotland. Kerevi can scratch another game off that suspension if he completes World Rugby's coaching intervention program, but his British Isles tour is over. Suaalii's bright start to Wallabies career Photo shows Joseph Suaalii holds his hands …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wallabies center Kerevi handed ban for dangerous tackle and will miss test against Scotland

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Australia center Samu Kerevi has played his last game on the Wallabies’ end-of-year European tour after being suspended for a dangerous tackle that earned him a red card against Wales at the weekend. He was handed a ban for three weeks/matches by a three-person independent disciplinary committee, the Wallabies said Wednesday, so will miss the match against Scotland …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales 4-1 Iceland: Craig Bellamy's side are promoted to top tier of Nations League as Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and a Liam Cullen brace secure thumping victory

Daily Mail

Craig Bellamy could hardly have asked for more from his first six games as Wales boss. A double from Liam Cullen - his first goals for Wales - and goals from Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson made it a night to remember yet it all started very differently as Andri Gudjohnsen, son of former Chelsea and Barcelona star Eidur, struck …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Poland 1-2 Scotland: Robertson's late winner secures relegation play-off for Steve Clarke's side

Daily Mail

Cometh the hour, cometh the captain. Making his 80th appearance for his country, Andy Robertson marked his elevation to the top three of Scotland’s most-capped players by steering his team-mates away from the edge of a precipice. The Scots had scored in the opening three minutes of an international for the first time in 19 years through John McGinn, before …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Scotland rescues Nations League relegation playoff with late Poland win

The Hindu

A last-gasp goal by Andy Robertson gave Scotland a 2-1 away win over Poland in a pulsating Nations League Group A1 clash on Monday, a result that saw the Scots enter a relegation playoff while the Poles are relegated to the second-tier League B. John McGinn put Scotland in front after three minutes before Poland’s Kamil Piatkowski levelled just before …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arron Reed relishing ‘big challenge’ of pinning down Scotland starting berth

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales earn point in Turkey to continue unbeaten start under Craig Bellamy

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Darcy Graham equals Scotland try-scoring record in Portugal romp

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Portugal beaten but not disgraced by Scotland in rugby loss at Murrayfield

Associated Press

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Portugal conceded nine tries and wasn’t disgraced in a 59-21 loss at Scotland on Saturday in its latest meeting with a top-tier opponent in the wake of its breakthrough performance at last year’s Rugby World Cup. However, Portugal held its own in the second half and finished with three tries, one coming from scrumhalf Samuel Marques after …

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Finn Russell certain Scotland can hit back from opening loss to South Africa

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