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Italy

See Naples and make like you're half dead. Harry Kane, back on his feet, celebrates a famous victory

Stop crawling, Harry! You'll get grass stains on your socks!

This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)
This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eurovision 2023: running order for semi-finals in Liverpool announced

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Townsend: Scotland must learn from Ireland and Italy to address age-grade issues

Eurovision in Liverpool is just under two months away.
Eurovision in Liverpool is just under two months away.

Eurovision: This is when semi-finals running order will be announced

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won a BAFTA TV Award for their silent dance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021
Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won a BAFTA TV Award for their silent dance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021

Strictly’s Rose and Giovanni reunite in new BBC show

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

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

The SNP misled its own supporters over the party's membership figures (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)
The SNP misled its own supporters over the party's membership figures (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP 'clusterburach' means multiple crises will slide further down party's agenda

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

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.
Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Six Nations verdict: Townsend on Kinghorn’s future and need for more accuracy

Scotland's Luke McConnell walks through the Italian guard of honour after the 17-40 defeat at Scotstoun in the Under-20 Six Nations. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland's Luke McConnell walks through the Italian guard of honour after the 17-40 defeat at Scotstoun in the Under-20 Six Nations. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Under-20s suffer second half collapse in crushing defeat to Italy

Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who's maddening and in the next moment marvellous? Scotland of course

Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7
Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7

How the Scotland players rated - two stand-out players in victory over Italy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.

Townsend to hold Scotland talks as uncertainty remains over head coach's future

Blair Kinghorn celebrates his final try against Italy in Scotland's 26-14 Six Nations win.
Blair Kinghorn celebrates his final try against Italy in Scotland's 26-14 Six Nations win.

Kinghorn blanks out Scotland position debate - and would rather beer than ball

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.
Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Ritchie dismisses anxiety claims over Italy pressure and assesses campaign

Scotland's Duhan van Der Merwe strides forward before playing the pass to Blair Kinghorn to score the last try of the match against Italy.
Scotland's Duhan van Der Merwe strides forward before playing the pass to Blair Kinghorn to score the last try of the match against Italy.

Scotland end Six Nations with dramatic win despite tense finale against Italy

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris
Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium
A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Scotland team sing the national anthem during a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium
The Scotland team sing the national anthem during a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Chris Cusiter played for Scotland in a tough era. Here as captain he trudges off the field after a 2010 defeat to France.
Chris Cusiter played for Scotland in a tough era. Here as captain he trudges off the field after a 2010 defeat to France.

Saturday Interview: Chris Cusiter on Italy '07 and life in California

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland target third in what could be Townsend’s final Six Nations fling

Scotland Under-20s are looking to bounce back under Kenny Murray.
Scotland Under-20s are looking to bounce back under Kenny Murray.

Scotland Under-20s desperate to restore some pride in final Six Nations match

Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland back Blair Kinghorn at stand-off despite his lack of time at 10

Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Opportunity knocks for Ollie Smith and Blair Kinghorn in absence of big two

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.
We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Ben Healy has made a favourable impression since joining the Scotland squad. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Ben Healy has made a favourable impression since joining the Scotland squad. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland v Italy ‘not about development’ but Healy set to be part of freshen-up

Richie Gray with Dr James Robson, Scottish Rugby’s chief medical officer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Richie Gray with Dr James Robson, Scottish Rugby’s chief medical officer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland to test Gray’s fitness ahead of Italy and give update on Russell

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.

Scotland wary of 'dangerous' Italy as Townsend looks to restore calmness to team

Munster's Ben Healy could make his Scotland debut in the final Six Nations match against Italy.
Munster's Ben Healy could make his Scotland debut in the final Six Nations match against Italy.

Healy set for Scotland debut against Italy after Russell is ruled out by injury

Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called into the Scotland squad.
Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called into the Scotland squad.

Scotland duo Russell and Hogg out of Italy match as Savala called into squad

Jamie Ritchie of Scotland looks on as players of Scotland huddle against Ireland.
Jamie Ritchie of Scotland looks on as players of Scotland huddle against Ireland.

Ritchie bemoans inability to take chances but vows 'we are not done yet'

Scotland's No 8 Matt Fagerson says he has benefitted from shedding a few kilos. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland's No 8 Matt Fagerson says he has benefitted from shedding a few kilos. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

The Six Nations trophy
The Six Nations trophy

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Courtney Lawes made a successful return from injury as England beat Wales
Courtney Lawes made a successful return from injury as England beat Wales

England v France Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Wales face Italy in the Six Nations
Wales face Italy in the Six Nations

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Scotland and Ireland do battle this weekend in the Six Nations at BT Murrayfield.
Scotland and Ireland do battle this weekend in the Six Nations at BT Murrayfield.

Six Nations: TV details and kick-off time for Scotland v Ireland

Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images
Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK entry on BBC Radio 2

Referee Nika Amashukeli shows a red card to Grant Gilchrist during the France v Scotland game. (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/ProSports/Shutterstock)
Referee Nika Amashukeli shows a red card to Grant Gilchrist during the France v Scotland game. (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/ProSports/Shutterstock)

Scotland camp breaks silence on Grant Gilchrist ban delay

A baby's clothes and pieces of wood are washed up on the beach, two days after a boat of migrants sank off Italy's southern Calabria region.
A baby's clothes and pieces of wood are washed up on the beach, two days after a boat of migrants sank off Italy's southern Calabria region.

Italy boat tragedy: How many asylum seekers cross the Mediterranean by sea?

Grant Gilchrist was sent off during Scotland's defeat by France.
Grant Gilchrist was sent off during Scotland's defeat by France.

Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after ban

Citta Alta or Upper Town, the old walled city of Bergamo in Italy's Lombardy region. Pic: PA Photo/Alamy.
Citta Alta or Upper Town, the old walled city of Bergamo in Italy's Lombardy region. Pic: PA Photo/Alamy.

Bergamo and Brescia – Italy’s capitals of culture - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Six Nations returns next week
The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has not put a timeline on his return from a double leg break. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has not put a timeline on his return from a double leg break. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Gordon fired up by comeback doubters as he makes return date admission

The dates for the 2024 Six Nations Championship have been announced. (Picture: Steven Paston/PA Images)
The dates for the 2024 Six Nations Championship have been announced. (Picture: Steven Paston/PA Images)

Six Nations 2024 dates announced - Scotland to face Wales first up

Huw Jones crossed the whitewash twice for Scotland against France in Paris.
Huw Jones crossed the whitewash twice for Scotland against France in Paris.

Scotland not writing off Six Nations title hopes despite setback in France

Rescuers recover a body after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas, at a beach near Cutro in southern Ital. Picture: AP Photo/Giuseppe Pipita
Rescuers recover a body after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas, at a beach near Cutro in southern Ital. Picture: AP Photo/Giuseppe Pipita

Dozens killed as migrant boat capsizes off Italy

France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont during his side's final training run at the Stade de France before the Scotland game. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont during his side's final training run at the Stade de France before the Scotland game. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Welsh Rugby players have decided to play Six Nations this weekend
Welsh Rugby players have decided to play Six Nations this weekend

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey will replace Garry Ringrose for Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday in Rome.
Ulster's Stuart McCloskey will replace Garry Ringrose for Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday in Rome.

Italy v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament
This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

The RSNO PIC: Chris Hart
The RSNO PIC: Chris Hart

Music review: RSNO & Junping Qian, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Starbucks has launched an olive oil range of coffees in Italy - but you need not to worry, as it will hit UK stores later in 2023 - Credit: Starbucks
Starbucks has launched an olive oil range of coffees in Italy - but you need not to worry, as it will hit UK stores later in 2023 - Credit: Starbucks

Starbucks launch olive oil coffee in Italy - coming to UK very soon

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The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty
The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty

Revealed: Circularity Scotland CEO's ties to offshore tax haven firm

A scene from Scotch on the Rocks. Picture: BBC
A scene from Scotch on the Rocks. Picture: BBC

Scotch on the Rocks: 50 years since TV thriller 'banned' after SNP outrage

One of the three leadership candidates is set to become First Minister this week.
One of the three leadership candidates is set to become First Minister this week.

What happens after the next SNP leader is elected?