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John Jeffrey has decided not to stand as chairman of World Rugby. (Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS)

‘Beaten by my own country’ - John Jeffrey accuses SRU over failure to back him

Hearts head coach Steven Naismith during a Heart of Midlothian training session at Oriam, on September 13, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts take unusual step to ease Euro burden amid Naismith 'optimism'

Celtic's Arne Engels celebrates scoring to make it 3-0 over SK Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic Park in ferment as Rodgers delivers on Champions League promise

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Andy Murray celebrates holing a putt with a fist pump in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinniard/Getty Images

I watched Murray play golf at Wentworth and scratch is a possibility

Huge crowds watch three-time tennis Grand Slam winner show off his golf skills

Celtic player ratings: Two 9/10s, beautician, postman and sclaffer

Marks out of ten for the Celtic players against Slovan Bratislava

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham is fit and raring to go for the new URC season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

‘Every player’s dream’ - Darcy Graham reveals ultimate ambition

Winger fit and firing for new season

No need for a British and Irish League when URC is working wellFraser Brown

Fraser Brown

'Toto' Schillaci: Italian icon who lit up 1990 World Cup dies

The Italian striker has passed away aged 59

Why Glasgow's kiss of life for 2026 Commonwealth Games is divisive

After government support for Glasgow’s 2026 bid, Scotland has revived hopes for flailing concept

Celtic players celebrate after Adam Idah made it 5-1 over Slovan Bratislava. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Hart hails 'incredible' Celtic and airs initial Rodgers reservations

Here are the 13 highest valued Scottish Premiership players - outside of the Old Firm. Cr: SNS Group.

The 13 top ranked SPFL players that don't play for Rangers or Celtic

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers during the 5-1 victory over SK Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Brendan Rodgers makes Celtic Champions League final quip after 5-1 win

A supercomputer has predicted how final URC table will look at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

URC supercomputer predicts where Glasgow and Edinburgh will finish

Football

One Rangers striker has been tipped to move to the EPL in the future. Cr: SNS Group.

The midfielder has agreed a move to the Eredivisie after being linked with a transfer to Ibrox

Graham Falk

17 Celtic fan photos as ex-players party and Rangers men spotted

Neil Lennon has hit out over the treatment he received in Romania during his brief spell as Rapid Bucharest manager. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'Incredibly unprofessional' - former Celtic boss hits out over sacking

What McIlroy had to say about Poulter hoping to be Ryder Cup captainMartin Dempster

Martin Dempster

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou after the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Ex-Celtic boss Postecoglou branded '3/10' manager by former Spurs man

How will Celtic line-up for the game against Slovan Bratislava? Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic predicted XI vs Slovan Bratislava: Rodgers mulls changes

Who are the favourites to win the 24/25 Champions League? Cr: Getty Images.

Champions League Odds 24/25: Who are the favourites to win the UCL?

A pensive John McGlynn watching Falkirk's 1-0 Championship play-off second leg loss to Airdrie at the Falkirk Stadium on May 13, 2023 (Pic by Alan Murray)

Ex-Celtic men among favourites to replace Craig Levein at St Johnstone

Craig Levein has been sacked by St Johnstone after a run of four successive defeats. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scottish Premiership boss sacked as defeats and red cards pile up

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou after the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Postecoglou defends Celtic success comments as Spurs boss hits out

Manchester City's Rodri raises the prospect of player strikes during a press conference at the City Football Academy, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday September 17, 2024.

Footballer strike fears escalate as Rodri shines light on major issue

Rugby Union

John Jeffrey will now not stand for election as chairman of World Rugby. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

John Jeffrey ends World Rugby chair bid after SRU fail to back him

Ben Muncaster in action for Scotland A against Chile in Santiago, in 2022. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Plans revealed for Scotland A international as part of pathways revamp

Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott have been reappointed Edinburgh co-captains for the 2024-25 season.

Why Edinburgh have decided to stick rather than twist on captaincy

Edinburgh's Mosese Tuipulotu in action during the win over Gloucester in a pre-season friendly at Hive Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mosese Tuipulotu has say on big bro Sione, 12 or 13 and the Scottish weather

Zander Fagerson lifts the URC trophy as Sione Tuipulotu is soaked with champagne after Glasgow Warriors' victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. (Photo by Anton Geyser/SNS Group)

‘Don’t think they respect us at all’ – Glasgow hero says title win cuts no ice

Gus Warr in action against Canada this summer in what is proving to be a busy calendar for Scotland. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

Why Edinburgh and Glasgow will have to make do without Scotland internationals

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham scores against Gloucester at Hive Stadium on his return to action after eight months out. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

‘World class’ Darcy Graham makes scoring return in Edinburgh win

Golf

Sam Locke shows off the St Andrews Classic presented by Fugro trophy after his win on the Jubilee Course. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Triple Tartan Pro Tour winner Locke aims to get 'free hit' in Q-School

The original 18-hole course at Torrance Park in Motherwell was designed by Dave Thomas

Another Scottish golf club announces it is closing - 'cannot continue'

Grant Forrest in action during the final round of the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down on Sunday. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Forrest: Guinness is behind his eye-catching Irish Open displays

Andy Murray made his final tennis appearance in the Olympics in Paris earlier in the summer

Andy Murray warned to expect 'chaos' on his golf course appearance

Other Sport

Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Crunch talks hold key to Glasgow's 2026 Commonwealth Games bid

Could you be ambling into Centre Court at Wimbledon next year?

Wimbledon Public Ballot 2025: How to bag a ticket for Centre Court

Team GB arrive at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris.

Team GB Paralympics Gold Medals: Here's every British winner in Paris

Jack Draper celebrates victory over Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals of the US Open. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Jack Draper v Jannik Sinner: How to watch US Open semi-final in the UK

Eve Muirhead of Team Great Britain competes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Eve Muirhead 'let down' as ice rink axed from Scottish sports centre

Young surfers enjoying the waves at an existing Wavegarden facility

How Edinburgh's Lost Shore wave park can help Scotland's elite surfers

Many players have made millions from their prowess with a tennis racket.

Tennis Rich List 2024: The world's 12 richest tennis players

Sport Opinion

A Scottie dog representing England walks with his handler during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (Picture: Paul Gilham)

Why Commonwealth Games must see return of show-stealing Scottie dogs Scotsman comment

Hirsel Golf Club closed despite being “well supported” by members and visitors, according to the Coldstream venue’s management committee

Why Scottish golf clubs should be fearful after sudden Hirsel closure

Brad Zellerman, from Dunfermline, with his Wimbledon e-Champion trophy. Insets: how Wimbledon and Serena Williams look in the Playstation tournament (Pictures submitted)

Why 'esports' are not sports, they are games Scotsman comment

Adam Hastings is back at Glasgow Warriors after three years at Gloucester. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What I think of Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors recruitment - Fraser Brown

Not everyone fits into neat, binary categories of gender but everyone should be able to take part in sport (Picture: Anna Moneymaker)

Why transgender athletes have a right to compete David Winnie

Spectators cool off under water misters in front of the Eiffel Tower on day four of the Paris Olympic Games (Picture: Maja Hitij)

Why climate change is an 'existential threat to sport' Philip Lymbery

Celtic will be hoping to take their spectacular league form into the UEFA Champions League this year. Cr. SNS Group.

Celtic's Champions League earnings revealed ahead of opening UCL clash

A familiar face is expected to return to Glasgow this week when Celtic host Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. Cr: Getty Images.

Hostile Celtic ‘welcome’ expected for ex-cult hero who 'loves Rangers'

Celtic host Slovan Bratislava in their Champions League opener on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What channel is Celtic v Slovan Bratislava? TV and live stream details

Who is Rangers most valuable player in 24/25? Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers £69.2m squad worth as fringe man given shock £6.4m valuation

Celtic's Alistair Johnston during a Celtic training session at the Lennoxtown.

This is Celtic's anthem after Champions League was no place for Bhoys

Former Celtic midfielder Tomoki Iwata scored a stunning goal for Birmingham City on his league debut. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Ex-Celtic star scores screamer before being replaced by Rangers loanee

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has released a strong set of accounts for the year to June 30, 2024. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic post financial results as full summer transfer spend revealed

Liverpool open their Champions League campaign away to AC Milan in the San Siro on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

What channel is Milan v Liverpool? Champions League fixture TV details

Who will Brendan Rodgers offer a contract extension too in the coming months? Cr: Getty Images.

Here is every Celtic player out of contract next summer

Scott McTominay (No 8) made his Napoli debut last weekend.

McClair laments McTominay's departure - 'cynical side of me'

Former Internazionale player Davy Klaasen is expected to join Ajax.

Briefs: Klaasen 'rejects Rangers', ex-Hibs coach lands new role

Who would make Rangers' strongest starting XI if everyone was fit? Cr: SNS Group.

4 new boys and wing dilemma in Rangers' strongest starting XI

Ex-Rangers, Celtic and Hibs boss are in the frame for a vacant role in the EFL Championship.

Ex-Celtic, Rangers and Hibs bosses touted to land EFL vacancy

Who is Celtic's most valuable player in 2024? Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic's £110m squad worth as key player given surprise low valuation

Liam Scales has enjoyed a fine start to the season with Celtic. Cr: SNS Group.

How Celtic's perfect start can help break unwanted 23-year record

Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

What would a scaled-back Commonwealth Games in Glasgow look like?

Here are the 11 players that made the Scottish Premiership team of the week. Cr: SNS Group.

The weekend's top rated Scottish Premiership XI - including 3 Staggies

Nathaniel Atkinson has joined Melbourne City.

Hearts explore Starlizard partnership as Atkinson exits Tynecastle

Lawrence Shankland looks dejected as he leaves the Celtic Park pitch at the weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Shankland poses VAR query as Hearts ace addresses commitment question