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Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam is put through his paces at a first Scotland training session , with the late call-up now in the mix for Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying opener at home to Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland mulling over shock inclusion for Cyprus Euro 2024 qualifier

Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.
Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.

Dykes: I was in critical care in hospital fighting pneumonia

Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

New dawn at Edinburgh: Diamond's role explained by Blair, Gilchrist at 'school'

Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.
Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.

Scottish Rugby told how to bridge gap with Ireland - '10 years down that road'

Dundee's Alex Jakubiak celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 against Ayr United at Dens Park.
Dundee's Alex Jakubiak celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 against Ayr United at Dens Park.

Dundee reignite title hopes but 'unacceptable' Ayr now have it all to do

Scotland national team are not using Oriam due to safety concerns. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland national team are not using Oriam due to safety concerns. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Severe criticism of Oriam as Scotland coach labels pitch 'safety hazard'

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has been capped 16 times by Japan but has not featured since last September.
Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has been capped 16 times by Japan but has not featured since last September.

Furuhashi breaks silence on Japan snub and responds by setting new Celtic target

Football

Barry Robson has impressed during his time as Aberdeen caretaker manager.
Barry Robson has impressed during his time as Aberdeen caretaker manager.

Aberdeen urged to make Robson decision - 'I don’t know what chain of command is'

VAR has been in use in Scotland since October.
VAR has been in use in Scotland since October.

Scottish football chiefs 'considering major change to VAR protocols'

Head coach Steve Clarke during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden ahead of the match against Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Head coach Steve Clarke during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden ahead of the match against Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What channel is Scotland v Cyprus on? TV details, how to watch online

Barry Robson has steered Aberdeen to four wins from his six games in charge. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Barry Robson has steered Aberdeen to four wins from his six games in charge. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How Robson has transformed Aberdeen and the sensible managerial decision

Blackburn defender Dominic Hyam (right) has earned a first call-up to the senior Scotland squad. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Blackburn defender Dominic Hyam (right) has earned a first call-up to the senior Scotland squad. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Who is Dominic Hyam? Blackburn defender 'definitely more Scottish than English'

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi is among the frontrunners for the Player of the Year award. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi is among the frontrunners for the Player of the Year award. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Six candidates for Player of Year - Celtic quartet, Rangers and Hearts stars

VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)
VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Don't mention the VAR? Scottish football in uproar over controversial decisions

The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA
The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA

New Scotland strip: How much does it cost? JD Sports discount code

Erling Haaland will miss Norway's first two qualifiers. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Erling Haaland will miss Norway's first two qualifiers. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Scotland's Euro rivals suffer huge blow as Norway to be without Erling Haaland

A screengrab showing the price of many of the shirts listed on Ebay.
A screengrab showing the price of many of the shirts listed on Ebay.

Scotland 150th anniversary kits on sale for £175 on Ebay hours after release

Rugby Union

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.
Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.
Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.

Scotland Women enlist mental skills coach Walsh and zone in on preparation

Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Smith says ambitious Glasgow Warriors have sights set on two cup finals

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.
Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Scotland players celebrate lifting the Doddie Weir Cup after victory over Wales at Murrayfield on matchday two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland players celebrate lifting the Doddie Weir Cup after victory over Wales at Murrayfield on matchday two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland snubbed for Six Nations player award - who could have made shortlist?

Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images
Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

Golf

Rory McIlroy has offered his opinin on the proposal by The R&A and USGA to roll back the ball at elite level in the men's game. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for The CJ Cup.
Rory McIlroy has offered his opinin on the proposal by The R&A and USGA to roll back the ball at elite level in the men's game. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for The CJ Cup.

McIlroy backs bid by golf's governing bodies to roll back ball at elite level

The smile on his face says it all as Russell Knox shows off the trophy after winning the 2015 WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club in China. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
The smile on his face says it all as Russell Knox shows off the trophy after winning the 2015 WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club in China. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

End of an era? Why WGCs will be missed by both non-American players and fans

Paul Lawrie and Spencer Henderson will be the opposing captains in next Monday's Paul Lawrie Foundation Challenge Match at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Lawrie Foundation.
Paul Lawrie and Spencer Henderson will be the opposing captains in next Monday's Paul Lawrie Foundation Challenge Match at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Lawrie Foundation.

Lawrie 'excited' to see top Scottish amateurs take on team of pros in new match

Scottish Golf has launched a new Sustainable Golf Acceleration Fund in partnership with the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf. Picture: Scottish Golf.
Scottish Golf has launched a new Sustainable Golf Acceleration Fund in partnership with the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Scottish Golf bolsters club support through two new funds for 2023

Other Sport

Netballer Towera Vinkhumbo, who plays for the Strathclyde Sirens, says she has not been able to contact family and friends in Malawi since the cyclone hit.
Netballer Towera Vinkhumbo, who plays for the Strathclyde Sirens, says she has not been able to contact family and friends in Malawi since the cyclone hit.

Scottish netball star tells of trouble contacting family after Malawi cyclone

Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line of the 8th and final stage of the 81st Paris - Nice cycling race.
Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line of the 8th and final stage of the 81st Paris - Nice cycling race.

Milan-San Remo: Pogacar is man of the moment but expect twists and turns

Brits are on track to spend £1bn on betting at Cheltenham
Brits are on track to spend £1bn on betting at Cheltenham

Ad Feature Brits are on track to spend £1bn on betting at Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore riding A Plus Tard to a win at the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Rachael Blackmore riding A Plus Tard to a win at the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Everything you need to know about the last day of the Cheltenham Festival

Derek Fox and Corach Rambler were triumphant in the Ultima Handicap Chase.
Derek Fox and Corach Rambler were triumphant in the Ultima Handicap Chase.

Corach Rambler gives Scotland Cheltenham Festival opening-day winner

Steve Timoney, centre, says it is a hugely exciting time for Caledonia Gladiators and Scottish basketball.
Steve Timoney, centre, says it is a hugely exciting time for Caledonia Gladiators and Scottish basketball.

Caledonia Gladiators set for state-of-the-art 6,000-seater home after £20m boost

Andy Murray will next play in Miami after defeat at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Andy Murray will next play in Miami after defeat at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Murray bows out in Indian Wells as Draper says it was 'privilege' to play him

Sport Opinion

Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's 150 days of VAR tedium - and why there's no end in sight

The limited edition Scotland top is priced at £90. £25 more than the current home top for adults.
The limited edition Scotland top is priced at £90. £25 more than the current home top for adults.

Stephen Mcilkenny: The SFA are robbing fans over new Scotland kit

Rangers manager Michael Beale has entered into the debate about the future of Scottish football and suggested everyone "gets in a room" to discuss it.
Rangers manager Michael Beale has entered into the debate about the future of Scottish football and suggested everyone "gets in a room" to discuss it.

Every avenue to improve Scottish football has been explored - just stop it

Hibs fans belt out "Sunshine on Leith" in memory of Ron Gordon.
Hibs fans belt out "Sunshine on Leith" in memory of Ron Gordon.

Sunshine on Leith is greatest anthem but I don't want to hear it every game

Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.
Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.

Barring a stinker against Ireland, Finn Russell is surely the 6N's top player

Motty wasn't sheepish about what he didn't like in the modern game
Motty wasn't sheepish about what he didn't like in the modern game

Why is a national final of the national sport not viewable by the nation?

More Scotsman sport

Roy Hodgson has returned to Crystal Palace as manager. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Roy Hodgson has returned to Crystal Palace as manager. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace appoint Roy Hodgson until end of the season

Memories of Walter Smith and their stint together overseeing Scotland proved vivid for Ally McCoist at Hampden as he promoted Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. Viaplay is available to stream from viaplay.com or via your TV provider on Sky, Virgin TV and Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Memories of Walter Smith and their stint together overseeing Scotland proved vivid for Ally McCoist at Hampden as he promoted Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. Viaplay is available to stream from viaplay.com or via your TV provider on Sky, Virgin TV and Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McCoist remembers Smith and how his Scotland spirit has returned

Ally McCoist has been left unimpressed by the behaviour of certain supporters.
Ally McCoist has been left unimpressed by the behaviour of certain supporters.

'Bampots haven't helped' Celtic-Rangers fan decision, claims Ibrox legend

A general view of the Celtic fans during a cinch Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, on January 02, 2023.
A general view of the Celtic fans during a cinch Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, on January 02, 2023.

Why Celtic v Rangers can survive latest drama to engulf Old Firm derby

Ben Doak has impressed for Scotland Under-21s and also in his brief cameos at Liverpool.
Ben Doak has impressed for Scotland Under-21s and also in his brief cameos at Liverpool.

Liverpool and Scotland starlet Doak given sage Dalglish advice after Celtic move

Duk and Bojan Miovski have scored 32 goals between them for Aberdeen this summer (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Duk and Bojan Miovski have scored 32 goals between them for Aberdeen this summer (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

The two Aberdeen stars wanted by Serie A duo after 32-goal haul

Hibs star Martin Boyle will join up with the Australia national team. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Hibs star Martin Boyle will join up with the Australia national team. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs confirm injured Martin Boyle will join Australia squad after request

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been linked with numerous Premier League jobs. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been linked with numerous Premier League jobs. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Celtic legend in Ange Postecoglou to England claim

James Hill apologised to Hearts fans for his reaction after the loss to Aberdeen. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
James Hill apologised to Hearts fans for his reaction after the loss to Aberdeen. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts star James Hill apologises for reaction to supporter

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Hearts' Garang Kuol at full time following a recent match at Parkhead. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Hearts' Garang Kuol at full time following a recent match at Parkhead. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'A very good moment' - Hearts star on his pep talk from Celtic's Postecoglou

Scottie Scheffler speaks in a press conference ahead of his appearance in last year's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.
Scottie Scheffler speaks in a press conference ahead of his appearance in last year's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Scheffler is latest current major champion to commit to Genesis Scottish Open

The Claret Jug will be up for grabs at Royal Liverpool this year after St Andrews staged the 150th Open last summer. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.
The Claret Jug will be up for grabs at Royal Liverpool this year after St Andrews staged the 150th Open last summer. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Entry process underway for spots scramble in 151st Open at Royal Liverpool

Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist urges Scottish football to ditch VAR - 'I've changed my mind'