Springboks fail to win hearts with brutal brand of rugby facing Scotland

There will be no love lost between rivals in reruns of World Cup pool matches also including Wales against Fiji. A 50-point frolic against the Fiji second team this will not be. Scotland welcome ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable?

South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?

Scotland 15-32 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

Updates from the 4.10pm GMT start at Murrayfield Get in touch! Share your thoughts with Daniel What are your thoughts on the 7-1 bench split? Does anyone out there feel that it’s against the ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Familiar faces back for Scotland in Nations League

John McGinn is one of six regulars returning to the Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland, while there is a first call for goalkeeper Cieran Slicker.

‘Salads don’t win scrums’: Ox Nché is icing on Springboks’ front-row cake

A World Cup winner in 2023, the loosehead is part of South Africa’s feared ‘Bomb Squad’ and a hero in his home country. Ox Nché is far from the finished article. By his own admission, the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Graham grabs four in Scotland's eight-try win over Fiji

Darcy Graham has a dream return to the Test arena, scoring four tries as Scotland begin their Autumn Series with a thumping win over Fiji at Murrayfield.

Prince William describes family's ‘brutal’ year as wife, father had cancer treatment

Britain’s Prince William described the past year as “brutal” as he faced work while his wife and father were treated for cancer

World - ABC News - November 8

Heart attacks, diabetes, divorce: tackling the dangers faced by UK’s army of night workers

Night Club, which has helped more than 10,000 workers recover their physical and psychological wellbeing, now has four demands for Labour. Peers and MPs will shortly receive a survey that asks: ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Why the stock market failed to see that Trump would win the presidential election

The Dow’s strong gain this year favored the Democrats and Kamala Harris. But Wall Street is increasingly disconnected from Main Street.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Russian anti-war teenager faces five years in jail after failed appeal

Arseny Turbin, one of Russia's youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

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World - The Guardian - November 6

Bengals' Zac Taylor doesn't regret going for two vs. Ravens, despite attempt failing: 'Came here to win'

Taylor doesn't regret his decision to play for the win, rather than the tie

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were stopped on a critical fourth down in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Springboks aren’t the bad guys – but it’s always personal’

Admiration rather than adulation follows South Africa but their controversial coach is launching a charm offensive. South Africa are mounting a charm offensive this autumn. They have won the last ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Rassie Erasmus calls on doctor to deliver message: Springboks are ready

Despite having less time than England to prepare, South Africa hope Bomb Squad can give impression of strength. When Rassie Erasmus does something out of the ordinary it is usually for a reason, so ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Tuipulotu to captain Scotland & brother also called up

Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in the autumn Tests while his brother Mosese has been called up for the first time.

Scotland remembers the fallen on Armistice Day

Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.

Brutal Budget is likely to stoke some upset

Departmental spending to increase by only 1.7%, with little going towards tackling poverty at home and overseas

World - Financial Times - October 30

Montana man charged with murder in brutal campground killing

A suspect was charged with murder in the brutal slaying of a Montana man that was initially reported as a possible bear mauling

Why Brutal Honesty Is Key to Growing Your Business

What you don’t say in meetings could be holding your company back.

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Family welcome inquest into 'brutal' Hauser murder

The body of Inga Maria Hauser, 18, from Munich was found in Ballypatrick Forest, Ballycastle, in 1988.

Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check

The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.

Politics - Politico - 5 hours ago

North Carolina Breaks Democrats’ Hearts

After several furious months of action, Harris came up short, and Trump came out on top.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

'No way' Scotland will lose at home - Martinez Losa

Pedro Martinez Losa insists "there is no way Scotland will lose at home on Tuesday" after their 1-0 Euro 2025 round one play-off first-leg win in Hungary.

Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge

Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.

Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison

The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.

Scotland's Graham to miss SA Test with concussion

Scotland winger Darcy Graham will miss Sunday's autumn Test with South Africa because of a concussion sustained during his four-try performance against Fiji.

Scotland falls silent to remember the war dead

Ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflicts around the world have taken place across Scotland.

Glasgow forward trio drop out of Scotland squad

Three Glasgow Warriors forwards drop out of the Scotland squad through injury as club-mate Johnny Matthews and Scarlets' Alex Hepburn are called up.

Douglas could be youngest Scotland player for 60 years

Back row Freddy Douglas could become the youngest Scotland men's debutant for more than 60 years after being named as a replacement against Portugal.

Scotland 1-0 Croatia: Nations League – as it happened

Scotland kept their hopes of avoiding Nations League relegation alive thanks to John McGinn’s late goal against ten-man Croatia. 4 min: No idea what McLean was trying to achieve there. He was ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Poland 1-2 Scotland: Nations League – as it happened

Andy Roberson’s injury-time header settled a pulsating game and earned Scotland a relegation playoff in the Nations League. 1 min Peep peep! The match is under way.. Mood music Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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