Euro 2024 qualifying: VAR confusion reigns as Scotland lose in Seville
Scott McTominay’s free-kick flies into the net for what Scotland thought was a momentous goal Every Scottish soul in the place knew what was coming. The two giant screens inside Seville’s Estadio de La Cartuja, a pair of roja harbingers of doom, flashed up ‘VAR check in progress’. Beneath one of them, a navy blue […]
Andrew Robertson: Scotland and Liverpool defender suffers shoulder injury
Andy Robertson injured his shoulder in a challenge with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon Scotland captain Andrew Robertson suffered a serious-looking shoulder injury during the Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain. The Liverpool left-back, 29, had to leave the pitch before the break in Seville with his arm cradled in his shirt after a challenge with Spain […]
Qualifying ‘has to be aim’ of Euro 2028 co-hosts Scotland, says Ian Maxwell
Scotland’s Euro 2020 loss to Croatia took place at Hampden but with a restricted crowd of under 10,000 Scotland want to reach Euro 2028 by the “traditional route”, insists the Scottish FA’s chief executive. Staging a major tournament usually means automatic qualification for the hosts but is not likely in the successful five-nation bid from […]
Rugby World Cup: Ireland 36-14 Scotland – Imperious Irish crush Scots to reach quarter-finals
Ireland: (26) 36 Tries: Lowe, Keenan 2, Henderson, Sheehan, Ringrose Cons: Sexton 3 Scotland: (0) 14 Tries: Ashman, Price Cons: Russell 2 Imperious Ireland dismantled Scotland with a display of clinical brilliance to reach the World Cup quarter-finals and send their opponents crashing out of the tournament. A 17th consecutive victory ensures that the world’s […]
Ireland v Scotland: Irish nowhere near invincible at World Cup and won’t be complacent, says James Lowe
James Lowe says there is no chance of complacency creeping into the Ireland squad as they aim to book their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC […]
Ireland v Scotland: ‘Ireland must learn from past mistakes in Paris showdown’
Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Sounds and online; follow text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. When you look at past World Cups, Ireland’s tendency to take teams for granted has at […]
Ireland v Scotland: Ali Price replaces Ben White at scrum-half for Gregor Townsend’s side
Hosts: France Dates: 8 September to 28 October Coverage: Full commentary of every game across BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and Radio Scotland, plus text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. Ali Price has been chosen ahead of Ben White at scrum-half as Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes […]
Scotland: Kieran Tierney & Elliot Anderson omitted from squad for Spain match
Kieran Tierney had to be replaced during the first half of Real Sociedad’s win over Athletic Bilbao Scotland are without Kieran Tierney for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Spain and the friendly with France. The on-loan Arsenal left-back, 26, was replaced during the first half of his new side’s 3-0 La Liga derby win […]
Ireland v Scotland: We all know there is a lot on the line, says Dan Sheehan
Sheehan returned from injury as a replacement in Ireland’s win over South Africa Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Radio Ulster; follow text updates on the BBC Sport website and app Dan Sheehan says everyone […]
Rugby World Cup: Dazzling Darcy Graham offers Scotland hope for Ireland showdown
Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday 7 October Time: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. A delve into the recent history of Scotland’s meetings with Ireland offers little for those looking to convince themselves the Scots can […]