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Six Nations: Scotland 25-13 England

BBC SCOTLAND REPORT: Scotland scored three tries to earn a thrilling first victory over England since 2008 and open up the Six Nations title race at an exultant Murrayfield. Centre Huw Jones scored two tries – Scotland’s first against England at home in 14 years – and Sean Maitland grabbed another as the hosts led 22-6. Owen Farrell landed two penalties, and his converted try on the resumption brought England to within nine points. But Finn Russell’s penalty after a Sam Underhill shoulder charge sealed it. Underhill was yellow-carded for…

2018 Six Nations Scotland (14) 32 Tries: Maitland, Jones Cons: Laidlaw 2 Pens: Laidlaw 6 France (20) 26 Tries: Thomas 2 Cons: Machenaud 2 Pens: Machenaud 2, Serin 2 BBC Scotland Report: Scotland put defeat by Wales behind them to overcome France at Murrayfield and revive their Six Nations campaign. The first of two Teddy Thomas tries put France into an early 10-0 lead before Sean Maitland crossed for Scotland. Thomas gathered a lucky bounce to score again but the hosts replied via Huw Jones’ try, only for Maxime Machenaud’s…

St Andrews will host the 150th Open Championship in 2021, organisers have announced. It will be the 30th time the Scottish course has staged the tournament, extending its own record. It was last held at St Andrews in 2015, when American Zach Johnson won his second major title in a play-off. “The Open holds a very special place in the hearts of golf and sports fans around the world,” said Royal and Ancient Golf Club head Martin Slumbers. This year’s Open will be held at Carnoustie, in Scotland, followed by…

European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh 34-33 Stade Francais Edinburgh secured a home European Challenge Cup quarter-final after an enthralling see-saw victory over Stade Francais at Murrayfield. The capital side led 12-6 at half-time via four Sam Hidalgo-Clyne penalties. Jules Plisson’s third penalty and tries from Sekou Macalou and Waisea Vuidarvuwalu – either side of Hamish Watson’s score – put Stade 26-19 up. But Jaco van der Walt’s try and penalty regained the lead, Craig Burden replied before Junior Rasolea’s late try. Blair Kinghorn landed what proved the winning conversion with two…

Glenafton Athletic’s debut in the Scottish Cup was a successful one as they swept Threave Rovers aside in the first round. The Scottish Junior Cup champions scored twice in each half against their visitors from Castle Douglas. Mick McCann put two well-taken goals into the bottom corner and another header nearly gave him a hat-trick. Joe Andrew and Dale Moore added the others after the break at Loch Park for the New Cumnock men. Glenafton’s reward is a second round tie away to Highland League side Deveronvale. Manager Craig McEwan…

BBC REPORT: Scotland beat Malta to move to within a point of second-placed Slovakia in World Cup qualifying Group F. However, the Scots dropped to fourth place on goal difference because Slovenia beat Lithuania 4-0. Christophe Berra headed in Leigh Griffiths’ corner to put Scotland ahead early on at Hampden. And Griffiths knocked home on the rebound after James Morrison had fired against the post shortly after the interval. Slovakia’s loss away to group leaders England allowed Gordon Strachan’s side and Slovenia to close the gap on second place with…

BBC REPORT: Scotland breathed fresh life into their World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing win away to Lithuania. There had been chances missed at both ends by the time Stuart Armstrong rose to head the visitors into a deserved lead after 25 minutes. It wasn’t long before Andrew Robertson topped that with a sublime looping drive from just outside the box. Scotland’s pace and control dropped after the break, but James McArthur prodded in a third to settle the game. The win moves Gordon Strachan’s side ahead of Slovenia,…

Celtic completed a domestic treble without losing a game as Tom Rogic fired in a stoppage-time goal against Aberdeen to win the Scottish Cup. Report Via BBC Scotland Sport: A beautifully controlled half-volley from Jonny Hayes after nine minutes was reward for a fine Dons start. But Celtic were level within two minutes as Stuart Armstrong was given too much time to pick out the far corner from the edge of the box. Late Celtic pressure paid off as Rogic fired low past goalkeeper Joe Lewis. A thrilling 90 minutes…

Hibernian secured the Ladbrokes Championship title with a 3-0 victory over Queen of the South at Easter Road. A first half double by Darren McGregor and a headed goal by captain, David Gray sealed Hibernian’s promotion back to the Premiership with three games to spare. BBC REPORT: Hibernian sealed their return to the Premiership, beating Queen of the South to wrap up the Championship title. Defender Darren McGregor looped home a header then flicked in a Jason Cummings corner before the interval. Cummings was the supplier again as captain David…

BBC Report: Celtic have won a sixth consecutive Scottish Premiership title with eight games to spare after thrashing Hearts 5-0 at Tynecastle on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers’ side needed three points against fifth-placed Hearts to be confirmed as champions after Aberdeen hammered Dundee on Friday. And they did so with a hat-trick from Scott Sinclair and goals from Stuart Armstrong and Patrick Roberts. Source Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39460870

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Six Nations: Scotland 25-13 England

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St Andrews to host 150th Open in 2021

Edinburgh Secure European Challenge Cup quarter-final

Scottish Cup First Round Highlights

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Celtic win Scottish Cup to seal Treble

Hibs seal Championship title in style

Celtic win Scottish Premiership