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Wales

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

Aldi confirm Easter opening and closing times

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

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

Passport Office workers are to strike for five weeks in an escalation of a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.
Passport Office workers are to strike for five weeks in an escalation of a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.

Passport Office workers to strike for five weeks in escalation of pay row

The top 10 lucky charms in Ireland – including numbers and bracelets

The SNP is now flying a different flag to those raised by independence supporters in 2014 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
The SNP is now flying a different flag to those raised by independence supporters in 2014 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP has raised the white flag and given up on independence – Kenny MacAskill

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show
Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show

Martin Lewis issues “unpleasant” warning to couples who live together

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence
Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

Four Iceland stores are closing across the UK this month.
Four Iceland stores are closing across the UK this month.

Iceland stores set to close this month - full list

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

Barclays has announced closure of 14 more branches around the UK.
Barclays has announced closure of 14 more branches around the UK.

Barclays to close 14 more branches across the UK

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea
Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

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

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland’s on-form forward says size isn’t everything ahead of his biggest game

Watch as six-year-old boy knocks himself out with snowball

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

Ben Doak has been called up to the Scotland Under-21s squad for a friendly double-header later this month. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Ben Doak has been called up to the Scotland Under-21s squad for a friendly double-header later this month. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland 21s squad features stars from Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City

Maps show historical expected annual flood damage (EAD) in GBP billion at 2020 values, and calculated EAD percentage increase with 1.8 degrees global warming. (Credit: University of Bristol and Fathom)
Maps show historical expected annual flood damage (EAD) in GBP billion at 2020 values, and calculated EAD percentage increase with 1.8 degrees global warming. (Credit: University of Bristol and Fathom)

Study shows impact further flooding could have on UK

South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash
South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash named by police

Heavy snow is preducted to fall in most areas across Scotland, with a yellow warning from the Met Office extended to Friday evening
Heavy snow is preducted to fall in most areas across Scotland, with a yellow warning from the Met Office extended to Friday evening

Heavy snow warning extended as communities could be cut off

Here’s a timeline of the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Here’s a timeline of the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Megan Markle - full relationship timeline until now

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

Scotland have scored some exhilarating tries in the 2023 Six Nations.
Scotland have scored some exhilarating tries in the 2023 Six Nations.

'Inspiring' Scotland hailed for playing attacking rugby in 2023 Six Nations

MPs warned that Scotland fans were being 'let down' over a lack of free-to-air TV coverage of key games. Picture:Rob Casey/SNS
MPs warned that Scotland fans were being 'let down' over a lack of free-to-air TV coverage of key games. Picture:Rob Casey/SNS

MPs call for review to open up free TV access to crunch Scottish football ties

Pierre Schoeman takes the game to France in Paris.
Pierre Schoeman takes the game to France in Paris.

Scotland stat from Six Nations loss to France shows dip in efficiency

Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)
Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)

Strike action taking place in March 2023 in the UK - including NEU

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

Ofgem announced the details on Monday.
Ofgem announced the details on Monday.

Ofgem sets new price cap of £3,280

Scotland centre Huw Jones grapples for the ball with France's Gael Fickou during the Six Nations defeat in Paris. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland centre Huw Jones grapples for the ball with France's Gael Fickou during the Six Nations defeat in Paris. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Huw Jones on winning Scotland place back and why playing with Finn is a 'dream'

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

Ollie Chessum in action against Scotland at Twickenham. Photo: Getty Images.
Ollie Chessum in action against Scotland at Twickenham. Photo: Getty Images.

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet today’s 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 earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images
The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Ali Price is back in the Scotland match-day squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ali Price is back in the Scotland match-day squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watson, Hogg and Price's experience key as Scotland bid to maintain momentum

Hamish Watson is back in the Scotland team to face France. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Hamish Watson is back in the Scotland team to face France. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘Much more to come’ - Townsend warns Scotland must start better against France

The proportion of people in Scotland testing positive for Covid-19 rose last week, according to the latest figures.
The proportion of people in Scotland testing positive for Covid-19 rose last week, according to the latest figures.

Coronavirus infection levels rise in weekly update

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and stand-off Finn Russell.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and stand-off Finn Russell.

Hamish Watson returns and changes on the bench for Scotland's trip to France

Zander Fagerson expects France to "come gunning" for Scotland on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Zander Fagerson expects France to "come gunning" for Scotland on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘All bound to the same plan’ - Tight-knit Scotland maturing nicely says Fagerson

Scotland's Richie Simpson scores a second half penalty during an Under-20's Six Nations match against England.
Scotland's Richie Simpson scores a second half penalty during an Under-20's Six Nations match against England.

Simpson tipped to sizzle for U-20s against France as Oriam noise explained

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will name his team to play France on Friday morning. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will name his team to play France on Friday morning. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play France: Tricky decisions at full-back and in the back row

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell: We’ve got maximum points and we’ve not played to our potential yet

Stuart Hogg (left) and Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Stuart Hogg (left) and Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Stuart Hogg boost for Scotland ahead of Six Nations clash with France

Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023   See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.
Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023   See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.

Asda, Tesco, Morrisons & Lidl limit sales of fruit and vegetables

Water UK said the 7.5% increase would see customers pay around £1.23 per day on average. That’s an increase of 8p per day or an extra £31 more per year.
Water UK said the 7.5% increase would see customers pay around £1.23 per day on average. That’s an increase of 8p per day or an extra £31 more per year.

TikTok’s five best hacks to save money on your water bill

Simon Berghan played his part in Scotland's Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Simon Berghan played his part in Scotland's Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland update ahead of France match: flanker returns from injury

Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa hands on instructions to Erin Cuthbert. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa hands on instructions to Erin Cuthbert. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland 1-1 Wales: Losa to 'take the positives' as team draw final with Wales

Megan Gaffney scores against Japan in 2021. The winger has announced her retirement from international rugby.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Megan Gaffney scores against Japan in 2021. The winger has announced her retirement from international rugby.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland winger Megan Gaffney retires from international rugby

Javan Sebastian during his Scotland debut against Japan at BT Murrayfield in November 2021.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Javan Sebastian during his Scotland debut against Japan at BT Murrayfield in November 2021.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland prop joins Edinburgh Rugby on two-year deal from Scarlets

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe in full flow during the impressive 35-7 win over Wales. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe in full flow during the impressive 35-7 win over Wales. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Why Scotland’s Six Nations could rest on selection consistency

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SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP considering allowing members to change vote amid leadership transparency row

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA

SNP is not in a mess, insists Nicola Sturgeon

A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people
A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people

Climate change: IPCC report is ‘survival guide for humanity’

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