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BBC Scotland Report: ‘Soft Scotland conceded six second-half goals in a 25-minute period as ruthless Germany came from behind to deliver a second devastating defeat in four days in Group A1 of the Nations League. Captain Caroline Weir nonchalantly slotted the visitors ahead five minutes before the break in Wolfsburg, following an impressive first-half showing, but it soon turned sour. A rejuvenated, and perhaps angered Germany, burst out in the second half and showed exactly why they are ranked third in the world – as they did in the 4-0 thumping on Friday night in Dundee.’ BBC Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c5y5drrn5npt Germany 6 – 1 Scotland UEFA Women’s Nations League – League A – Group 1 Tuesday, 8th April 2025 VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg MATCH REPORT ON SCOTLAND NATIONAL TEAM WEBSITE: https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/germany-defeat-scotland-in-wolfsburg/?rid=1227 WATCH HIGHLIGHTS VIA YOU TUBE VIDEO EMBED
‘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 back in front at 9-8.
‘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.
Scotland lose 38 – 15 to France in Paris See our reports and videos below for Scotland Womens 6 nations rugby matches in 2025. FRANCE 38 – 15 SCOTLAND 22/03/25 Hive Stadium Edinburgh WATCH HIGHLIGHTS VIA YOU TUBE VIDEO EMBED
Scotland lose 3-0 to Greece at Hampden in The Nations League Play Offs STV Report: ‘Scotland have suffered relegation in the Nations League after a 3-0 home defeat to Greece saw them lose their crucial play-off tie. The national team had a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Athens on Thursday but put in a lacklustre performance and were swept aside by an energetic Greek side. The 3-1 aggregate defeat means Scotland have lost their League A status and will be in the second tier of the Nations League when they return to the competition next year.’
Scotland knocked out of curling worlds by holders Canada Scotland have been knocked out of the World Women’s Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to the reigning champions Canada at the play-off stage in South Korea. (March 22 2025) The top six finish though does gaurantee a spot at The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ Édimbourg accueillera le Grand Départ du Tour de France 2027 The world’s biggest bike race is expected to attract huge numbers to Scotland’s capital.
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See our reports and videos below for Scotland Mens 6 nations rugby matches in 2025. FRANCE 36 – 16 SCOTLAND 22/02/25 Twickenham London WATCH HIGHLIGHTS VIA YOU TUBE VIDEO EMBED
Glasgow, Scotland will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The games will be the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games and will return to Glasgow 12 years after the 2014 games. Features of the 2026 games. The games will feature 10 sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls, and basketball.
Scotland have exited the 2024 European Football Championships in Germany at the group stage after a largely disappointing campaign. Hopes were high that Scotland could make the knockout stages of a major mens football tournament for the first time but all three matches were to end in relatively uninspiring performances for The Tartan army who travelled in large numbers.
Scotlands’ Mens National Team have drawn with Finland in the final warm up match before heading to the European Championships in Germany. BBC Scotland Report: ‘Scotland head off to the Euros in disappointing fashion after spurning a two-goal lead to draw with Finland at Hampden.
Celtic have been crowned The SPFL Champions for 2023/24 with a 54th Title. SPFL REPORT: ‘Celtic lift cinch Premiership title on Trophy Day The champions defeated St Mirren 3-2 at home
Scotlands’ Womens National Team have added two fine victories against Australia and Costa Rica respectively in April.
World Men’s Curling Championship: Scotland topple hosts Canada for gold medal
Scotlands’ mens team have opened the 2024 European Championship Qualifiers with two home wins against Cyprus and Spain putting them (hopefully) in a strong position to qualify for the finals in Germany. Scotland 2 – 0 Spain (Highlights)
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BBC Scotland Report: “Scotland recovered from a rocky start to revive their Nations League hopes by cruising to victory against hosts Armenia who finished with nine men.
Report on this page is from Scottish Rugby Union Website: https://www.scottishrugby.org/fanzone/fosroc-super6-sprint-series-review-of-the-round-play-off-3
Celtic beat Glasgow City 3-2 to lift the Women’s Scottish Cup for the first time.
Scotland 60-14 Tonga: Kyle Steyn scores four of Scots’ 10 tries
Scotland are close to securing a world cup play off place after defeating Israel and The Faroe Islands respectively. The mens national team are second in their group and avoiding defeat next month against Moldova should secure A world Cup play off spot.
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Scotland have kept alive hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup Finals in Quatar, with an outstanding away win in Austria.
Scotland’s womens team added a second world cup qualifying win with a straightforwad victory over the Faroe Islands. Scotland, who opened their account last week with a victory in Hungary are now joint top of the group with Spain. Both teams have 6 points from the first two games.
Scotland’s first appearance at a major mens finals in 23 years has ended after the group stage of Euro 2020. After a disappointing first result where Scotland were defeated 2-0 by The Czech Republic, honour and good feeling was restored by a creditable 0-0 draw with England at Wembley. That result set Scotland and Croatia up for a winner take all head-to-head where the victor would progress to the knockout stages of the tournament.
Glasgow City have won The Scottish Womens Premier League for the 14th consecutive season after a close run season with Celtic and Rangers respectively.
Scottish Athlete Eilidh Doyle has announced her retirement from competitive athletics. Scotland’s most decorated track & field athlete represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and won an Olympic bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Mighty Thunder claims thrilling Scottish Grand National win for Scottish Based trainer Lucinda Russell. BBC Report: ‘Mighty Thunder produced a late surge to claim a thrilling victory in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr. Runner-up Dingo Dollar led with two fences to go before Mighty Thunder, ridden by Tom Scudamore and trained by Lucinda Russell, snatched the win. It is the first time since 2012 that a Scottish trainer has won the race.
You Tube highlights from the weekend action in the Scottish Football Premier League. Wins For rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Livingston and Hibs.
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SPFL You Tube highlights from the weekend action in the Scottish Football Premier League. Wins For Celtic, Motherwell, Dundee Utd, Kilmarnock and Ross County. Hibs and Rangers draw at Easter Road.
(17 Sept 2020) Scottish Athletes Laura Muir and Jemma Reekie are having an oustanding 2020 season winning numerous top races at the top world athletics meetings.
(3 March 2020) – Watch highlights of Stirling County v Boroughmuir Bears (36-34) and Heriot’s Rugby v Ayrshire Bulls (26-15) in Round 10 of the FOSROC Super6.
(6 March 2020) – Edinburgh defeat Cardiff Blues to extend lead at the top. Leinster thrash Glasgow Warriors in one sided affair. Edinburgh 14-6 Cardiff Blues Edinburgh ground out an ugly win over Cardiff Blues to stretch their lead at the top of Pro14 Conference B.
(2 March 2020) – Highlights of the weekend’s Scottish Cup Quarter final Ties. Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts and Hibs all progress to the Semi-Finals.
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(20 Feb 2020) – Highlights and news from this weeks two Scottish Cup Fith Round replays which saw victories for Aberdeen and St Mirren as well as two extra time periods and fifteen goals in total. Aberdeen struck twice in the final two minutes of extra time to knock out Kilmarnock in a belatedly thrilling Scottish Cup replay and set up a quarter-final with St Mirren.
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(20 Feb 2020) – Watch highlights of Watsonians Rugby v Heriot’s Rugby (24-21) and Southern Knights v Stirling County (31-10) in round 9 of FOSROC Super6.
(19 Feb 2020) – BBC Report: Jemma Reekie beat world champion Halimah Nakaayi over 800m in France to record her second IAAF World Indoor Series win in five days. The Scot won in two minutes and 0.34 seconds to beat the Ugandan – who won gold in Doha in October – in Lievin.
(2 Feb 2020) Jemma Reekie and Laura Muir land wins at Muller GP in Glasgow Laura Muir won the 1000m at the Muller GP but missed out on the World Record held by Maria Mutola. The Scot was shooting for 2:30.94 but had to settle for coming home in 2:33.47 after a long solo run.
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(17 Feb 2020) – Glasgow Warriors registered eight tries to secure a resounding bonus-point win against Zebre in Pro14 Conference A. Edinburgh battle to 14-9 win at Scarlets in Storm Dennis.
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(17 Feb 2020) – Highlights of the weekend’s Scottish Premier League games as Celtic maintain their lead at the top of the table. At the foot of the table Hearts and Hamilton remain in the bottom two positions after a 2-2 draw.
(27 June 2019) BBC Report: Andy Murray’s dream comeback from potentially career-ending hip surgery ended with a fairytale triumph with playing partner Feliciano Lopez in the doubles at Queen’s. Briton Murray and Spain’s Lopez beat Briton Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram 7-6 (8-6) 5-7 10-5.
(26 Jun 2019) – BBC Report: Scotland are out of the Women’s World Cup after a twice-taken added-time penalty gave Argentina a dramatic draw. The Scots needed to win and Kim Little turned in their opener with Jen Beattie and Erin Cuthbert netting from corners. It was 3-2 after Milagros Menendez scored and a Florencia Bonsegundo shot went in via the bar and Lee Alexander.