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Scotland

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Scotland have lost only two of the last eight clashes with England but Borthwick’s squad are unscarred by failure

In one of sport’s weirder coincidences, England are about to play must-win games again…

  • Defeat by West Indies leaves England needing a win

  • ‘It’s about playing with personality,’ says opening batter

It turns out England’s self-confidence might be a bit more resolute than their batting. It …

  • Scotland boast strong recent Calcutta Cup record

  • England have not won at Murrayfield since 2020

Maro Itoje has called on England to be “bulletproof” as they seek to clinch a first win at Murrayfield in…

Scotland have a split personality. Which side of their character will we see most on Saturday? There's no telling, writes Tom English.

Scotland will throw everything at the visitors but I love Steve Borthwick’s decision to start Luke Cowan-Dickie in the Six Nations at Murrayfield

The Six Nations is a cruel mistress. Two days before t…

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An Arctic maritime air mass is bringing colder conditions from the north of Scotland southwards with outbreaks of rain expected early this morning, the Met Office has said.

Number of males at RSPB Abernethy rises to 30, after ‘huge amount of work’ by conservationists in Highlands forests

After decades of decline, there are signs of hope for the capercaillie, one of Brita…

Scotland and England share a border and some of the same pool of eligible players. The fight to ensure the best end up on your side is fiercer than ever.

Glimpse of sun after weeks of unrelenting rain marks end of longest sunless period in area since records began

Aberdeen has finally had some sunshine, for the first time in 21 days – marking the end…

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