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Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle as Rangers manager.

Rangers tried to floor Hearts and both clubs are now punching

Assistant coach Roddy Grant has parted ways with Glasgow Warriors, it has been announced.

Glasgow Warriors coach Grant leaves club after internal investigation

Michael Stewart, pictured playing in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, has been grateful to have had the Tartan Pro Tour to play on over the past two years

Stewart has Tartan Pro Tour to thank for re-igniting career

Edinburgh's Grant Gilchrist, left, Freddy Douglas, second from right, and Magnus Bradbury, right, were all left out of Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the autumn leg of the Nations Championship.

Players snubbed by Scotland told: ‘play well for Edinburgh’

Table-toppers provided only five for Townsend’s Nations Championship squad

The ‘Scotland legend’ who Zander Fagerson aspires to emulate

Glasgow tight-head remembers how national team veterans welcomed him years ago

Rangers boss Derek McInnes was Hearts manager for a year - and never lost at Tynecastle.

McInnes braced for Hearts reception as he reveals what Rangers need

Ibrox boss returning to Tynecastle for first time since summer exit

The ‘Scotland legend’ who Zander Fagerson aspires to emulate Martyn Simpson

Martyn Simpson

Celtic provide Johnston injury update as return timeline revealed

Canadian international learns extent of new injury setback

Rugby World Cup shapes Gregor Townsend’s Nations Championship squad

Blair Kinghorn and Huw Jones return but there are notable absentees

James McClean has revealed how Celtic boss Martin O'Neill 'protected him' when he was issued with death threats during his time at Sunderland. Cr: Getty Images.

Ex-EPL ace reveals O'Neill role in statement that 'made his life hell'

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie speaks to media following the announcement of his squad for the Nations Championship Northern Series.

All Blacks call up winger-turned-flanker for European tour

Here are the last 10 players to have made transfers from Hearts to Rangers. Cr: SNS Group.

Here are the last 10 players to move from Hearts to Rangers

Rangers defender Dujon Sterling.

Sterling believes Rangers' togetherness is stronger than ever

Football

Derek McInnes with Claudio Braga

McInnes facing Hearts hostility but Jambos ace can't hate Ibrox boss

Rangers boss returns to Tynecastle for first time since controversial summer move

Tynecastle Park will play host to Hearts v Rangers.

Explainer How to watch Hearts v Rangers plus team news details

Celtic Park will host Celtic v Dundee Utd in the Scottish Premiership.

Explainer How to watch Celtic v Dundee Utd plus team news details

Ure dropped to bench as side end winless run and move into Euro spots Graham Falk

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane receives the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at the Palladium Theatre in London. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

I am the Scottish Ballon d'Or juror and I had to vote for Harry Kane

Colby Donovan has signed a new long-term contract with Celtic. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Celtic tie down Donovan on new contract as belief manifested

Caroline Weir has claimed 25th place in the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or.

Weir earns Scotland's highest ever ranking in women's Ballon d'Or

Hibernian's Miguel Chaiwa in action

Hibs star detects mood shift but club need more to escape predicament

Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone saves from Hibernian's Callum Wright

Summer signing's six-week Celtic education: Ibrox scars to Hibs storm

Rangers have been warned the Celtic will still win the title despite their ‘improvement’ under Derek McInnes. Cr: SNS Group.

'Everyone is chasing' - Ex-Celtic hero talks down Rangers title hopes

Here is the latest team news ahead of Hearts v Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle on Wednesday night. Cr: SNS Group.

Hearts vs Rangers team news: 12 out as McInnes returns to Tynecastle

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Rugby Union

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty in action during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Edinburgh and RC Toulon at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh prop adds language skills to his front-row repertoire

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend explains his squad decisions at a press conference at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Leatherbarrow Scotland call explained as Edinburgh No 8 misses out

Newcastle Red Bulls back row Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time (Pic: SNS)

Leatherbarrow reveals Newcastle inspiration behind Scotland call up

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed the quality in Ollie Leatherbarrow's game that he has been most impressed by (Pic: Getty)

Ollie Leatherbarrow: what new forward will bring to Scotland squad

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Ollie Leatherbarow has been called up to the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Scotland Nations Championship squad named as Townsend springs surprise

Canterbury have won the 2026 NPC final (Pic: Getty)

Scotland qualified ace wins final in last match before Edinburgh move

Jamie Dobie started the match in Italy ad scrum half after impressing as a winger so far this season (Pic: SNS)

Four talking points from Glasgow Warriors 24-20 win away to Benetton

Golf

David Law played 30 events on the DP World Tour this year, including 11 in a row at the finish as he battled to keep his card

Law calls for 'change' to DPWT schedule over mental health concern

Bob MacIntyre’s participation in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai is in serious doubt

Dubai entry list still open as MacIntyre sits out Abu Dhabi event

A bird’s-eye view of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa reveals its impressive setting, surrounded by sweeping fairways and beautifully landscaped grounds.

I checked into a hotel fit for Taylor Swift

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning

Other Sport

Kyren Wilson is hoping to claim the Northern Ireland Open crown today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Today: Sunday final schedule

Luke Littler is hoping to claim one of the few titles he's not already won.

European Championship Darts 2026 Today: Sunday order of play

Mark Williams is hoping to bag a spot in the final today.

Saturday at the Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026: Semi-finals

Luke Littler is in second round action today.

Saturday at the European Championship Darts 2026: Order of play today

From Scotland on Sunday to hosting greatest cycling event in Edinburgh

Burton snowboards at 50: raise a glass to the innovators of the past

Luke Littler starts his European Championship campaign today.

European Championship Darts 2026 Friday Order of Play: Full schedule

Sport Opinion

90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland Scotsman comment

Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence

Danny McGrain seen with John Barnes during a Celtic vs Liverpool legends charity match in 2006 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Danny McGrain deserves all our best wishes after Alzheimer's diagnosis Scotsman comment

Team Europe’s Nastasia Nadaud celebrates her Solheim Cup singles victory on Sunday with Scottish caddie Michele Thomson at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands

Scottish golf needs new Solheim Cup poster girl like Hull or Woad

More Scotsman sport

Here is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership at Parkhead on Wednesday night. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic vs Dundee United team news: 3 out with duo in line to start

Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has spoken about his regret at not experiencing an Old Firm derby during his career. Cr: Getty Images.

'It was possible' - Champions League winner reveals Old Firm ambition

Here are the latest odds for the Ballon d’Or award 2026 - including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Cr: Getty Images.

Here are the latest odds for the Ballon d'Or award 2026

The Ballon d’Or 2026 will take place in London on October 26. Cr: Getty Images.

Ballon d'Or 2026: How to watch, full list of nominees and hosts

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn fell to damaging late defeat in the MLS at the weekend. Cr: Getty Images.

Scotland man’s winless run continue as ex-Rangers man nets own goal

Celtic's Camilo Duran scores their side's second goal of the game at Easter Road

Analysis I watched Celtic beat Hibs and noted a key Hoops dilemma

Celtic's Camilo Duran celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road

Celtic are a mystery but Leith troublemaker in chief disrupts game

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill

Celtic injury fears heightened as scans booked for ace

Celtic's Mika Baur celebrates after scoring to make it 1-0 during a UEFA Europa League 2026/2027 League Phase MD3 match against Celta Vigo

Mika Baur addresses Celtic disappointment and his role in the team

Motherwell Manager Alfred Johansson (L) and Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken (R)

Hearts discover positive injury news after gutsy win vs Motherwell

Hibernian head coach Marink Reedijk

Scotland veteran turns chaotic striker wildcard as Hibs injury update

Our key talking points from Rangers’ 4-0 win against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

I watched Rangers blow away St Johnstone and noted X-Factor performer

Scott McTominay celebrates after scoring Napoli's second goal during the 3-3 draw with Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

McTominay nets Napoli stunner and doubles his goal tally for the week

Derek McInnes was delighted with his team's 4-0 win over St Johnstone at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

'Tynecastle is brilliant': McInnes in Hearts warning ahead of return

Tuur Rommens has opened up on 11 week injury layoff after returning against St Johnstone on Saturday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

Returning Rangers star opens up on fight for starting spot

David Law, pictured celebrating with his amateur partner Will Ahmed, reckons that holing an eagle putt on the 18th green on the Old Course at St Andrews in final round the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship earlier this month helped him secure his DP World Tour card

Law feeling 'a lot of pride' after hanging on to DP World Tour card

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith (Pic: Getty)

Glasgow Warriors survive brave Benetton performance to claim URC win

Kevin Kelsy scored twice in Rangers 4-0 win over St Johnstone on Saturday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers send title message to Celtic with seven-year Ibrox first

Duncan Ferguson at The BetMcLean Oval following his appointment as Glentoran manager on a multi-year contract.

'If we lose, cancel the booking': inside Big Dunc's high stakes return