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Italy stun Scotland to end 11-year Six Nations home drought
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Italy stun Scotland to end 11-year Six Nations home drought

Italy made history with their first Six Nations home win in 11 years on Saturday, beating Scotland 31-29 and handing Ireland the chance to win the championship with a match to spare. Ireland will claim a second straight title if they draw against England later on Saturday thanks to the Italians winning a breathless match...

Van der Merwe hat-trick as Scotland beat England in Six Nations
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Van der Merwe hat-trick as Scotland beat England in Six Nations

Duhan van der Merwe inflicted yet more pain on England with a superb hat-trick of tries as Scotland came from behind to win 30-21 in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland were 10-0 down early on but, inspired by their dashing wing, they bounced back with a third-round win that ended England’s bid...

Geingob was a “giant amongst men” – Patricia Scotland
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Geingob was a “giant amongst men” – Patricia Scotland

The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, visited the late President Geingob’s family.  Patricia Scotland expressed the deep sense of loss felt by the entire Commonwealth family over the death of Dr. Hage Geingob. She described him as a “giant amongst men” and a key figure in the liberation movement in southern Africa.  “It...

France hold off Scotland for controversial Six Nations win
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France hold off Scotland for controversial Six Nations win

France held off Scotland for a scrappy 20-16 win at Murrayfield after a lengthy controversial TMO call not to award the home side a try with the last action of the game on Saturday. Scotland thought they had snatched victory at the death but the video referee could not find conclusive proof to overturn referee...

England to face Scotland in T20 World Cup opener
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England to face Scotland in T20 World Cup opener

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news England will start their trophy defence at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with an all-British clash against Scotland. The Group B match will take...