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‘Fiji recorded a first win over Scotland since 2017 in a bruising, hot and humid encounter in Suva, in the second match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour.’ MATCH REPORT ON SCOTLAND RUGBY UNION WEBSITE: https://scottishrugby.org/fanzone/match-report-fiji-29-14-scotland/ FIJI 29 – 14 SCOTLAND 12 Jul 2025
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From STV News: ‘John Swinney has guaranteed pensioners will receive the same winter fuel payments as those in the rest of the UK following a major policy U-turn by the UK Government. The First Minister says around £119m is expected to come to Holyrood from Westminster to help deliver the support this year. The Scottish Government had already pledged to provide £100 to all pensioners north of the border – with those on pension credit receiving up to £305 depending on their age, regardless of what the UK Government decided.…
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‘Scotland’s June camp is “still disappointing”, says head coach Steve Clarke, despite Che Adams’ hat-trick and George Hirst’s strike delivering a comfortable friendly win over lowly Liechtenstein. Clarke praised his team’s reaction after the 3-1 home humbling by Iceland, but the Scotland boss says Friday’s defeat means the feel-good factor has not been fully restored heading into the nation’s World Cup qualifiers in September.’ (BBC Scotland Report)
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Netherlands 1-1 Scotland: Visitors secure first Nations League Point in a spirited display against a strong Dutch Team. BBC Scotland Report: ‘Kathleen McGovern’s first Scotland goal earned Melissa Andreatta’s already-relegated side an impressive first point in Nations League Group A1 against the Netherlands.’ BBC Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c0578yrd50nt Netherlands 1 – 1 Scotland UEFA Women’s Nations League – League A – Group 1 3rd June 2025 koning willem ii stadion, tilburg, netherlands MATCH REPORT ON SCOTLAND NATIONAL TEAM WEBSITE: Scotland end UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with valiant Netherlands draw https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/scotland-end-uefa-womens-nations-league-campaign-with-valiant-netherlands-draw/?rid=13925 WATCH…
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Hibs win first SWPL title in 18 years! From BBC Scotland: Hibernian head coach Grant Scott nailed it when he said his side had survived “broken bodies” to win a shock SWPL title against Rangers at Ibrox. The squad had to dig about as deep as any squad could in their quest for unlikely glory. But they did it. The walking wounded won the league at Ibrox. “We’ve pushed them to the absolute limit,” Scott told BBC Scotland. “There’s some broken bodies out there, and in the dugout and the…
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Celtic have been crowned The SPFL Champions for 2024/25 with a 55th Title. SPFL REPORT: Saturday 26th April 2025 ‘Celtic thrashed Dundee United 5-0 at Tannadice this afternoon to secure their fourth title in a row and did so with four matches to spare. A Ryan Strain own goal was followed by doubles from Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah as Brendan Rodgers’ men racked up another big win.’ SPFL Website Link: https://spfl.co.uk/news/celtic-are-champions-50568 BBC Scotland Report 17th May 2025 ‘Celtic’s most decorated player of all time, James Forrest, scored for a…
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Ayr were crowned deserving champions of the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership after soundly defeating Watsonians 41-12 at Millbrae on Saturday. It all came from a brilliant first half from the home side. The final turned out to be the physical battle that many expected from two of the best defensive sides in the league this season. FULL ARTICLE: https://scottishrugby.org/fanzone/arnold-clark-mens-premiership-final-ayr-41-12-watsonians/ OTHER LINKS: Scottish Rugby Website www.scottishrugby.org Scottish Rugby on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scottishrugby/ Scottish Rugby on X www.twitter.com/Scotlandteam Scottish Rugby on Instagram www.instagram.com/scotlandteam Scottish Rugby on You Tube www.youtube.com/c/scottishrugby
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Speech by First Minister of Scotland John Swinney FM: Government fighting Scotland’s corner – (via Scot Gov Website 14/04/25) First Minister John Swinney has announced he will bring forward the Scottish Government’s legislative programme to ensure the country is as prepared as possible to secure its future in the face of the uncertainty facing the global economy. Speaking during a press conference at Bute House, the First Minister announced the Programme for Government will be presented to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6 May 2025. It will set out the…
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‘Vintage Higgins beats Selby in Tour Championship final’ BBC REPORT: ‘An emotional John Higgins produced a vintage display to defeat fellow four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-8 in a compelling Tour Championship final in Manchester. The Scot dominated the early stages on Sunday to lead 5-1 but appeared on the ropes when Selby reeled off seven consecutive frames to hold an 8-5 advantage in a high-quality encounter. However, from there, Higgins who turns 50 next month, exhibited his fighting qualities, crafting breaks of 110, 67 and 84 as he edged…
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‘Top-tier’ Scotland beat Swiss to take historic World Curling gold BBC REPORT: ‘Bruce Mouat’s “amazing” Scotland secured the World Men’s Curling Championship title for a second time in historic fashion after a dramatic 5-4 victory over Switzerland in Moose Jaw, Canada. The Scots had to confirm their world number one ranking the hard way, becoming the first team ever to win gold after coming through a quarter-final, having only finished fifth in the round-robin.
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