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Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown is a sports reporter based in Edinburgh. He focuses on Scottish football and the Scotland rugby team and is the author of two books about Hearts. Anthony joined PA in 2021 having previously spent more than a decade covering Hearts and Hibs for the Edinburgh Evening News.

Joe Hart has six games left before retiring (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers hoping Celtic can give retiring Joe Hart ‘wonderful sign-off’

Philippe Clement wants a positive Rangers response against Hearts (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Philippe Clement urges Rangers to rediscover their composure for Hearts cup semi

Kobbie Mainoo has quickly become a key player at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Kobbie Mainoo backed to deal with limelight after England call

Scott McTominay has scored nine goals for United this season (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

He’s a goalscorer – Wes Brown impressed by Scott McTominay’s attacking qualities

Hearts keepers Zander Clark (left) and Craig Gordon will be hoping to go to the European Championship this summer (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Paul Gallacher backing Hearts duo Zander Clark and Craig Gordon for Euro 2024

Gregor Townsend wants a big performance from Scotland on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland

<p>Stafford McDowall will start for Scotland </p>
Rugby Union

McDowall gets Scotland chance and White returns for Ireland test

Grant Gilchrist was dejected after losing to Italy on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock

The programme from the 1948 friendly between Benfica and Rangers (PA)
Football

Rangers programme from 1948 Benfica clash expected to fetch £1,000 at auction

Scotland have held a post-mortem into their Italy defeat (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Steve Tandy reveals Scotland held ‘hard-hitting’ review of crushing Italy defeat

Ally Miller has been given his first Scotland call-up at 27 (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin

Gregor Townsend’s team had a dire day in Rome (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Huw Jones backs Gregor Townsend after Scotland’s Rome collapse

Gregor Townsend saw his side fall to a 31-29 defeat in Rome (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend still believes in Scotland despite shock loss to Italy

Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend still believes in Scotland despite shock loss to Italy

Gregor Townsend saw his side fall to a 31-29 defeat in Rome (Adam Davy/PA)
<p>Italy pulled off a huge shock to beat Scotland in Rome </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland suffer Six Nations disaster as superb Italy seal famous win

Rory Darge is eyeing victory in Rome (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Rory Darge: Duhan van der Merwe will not be distracted by Scotland record

Scotland and Italy reconvene in Rome this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Key talking points as Scotland prepare to face Italy in Guinness Six Nations

Gregor Townsend is eyeing a big performance in Rome (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend says there is still more to come from Scotland in Six Nations

Gregor Townsend is eyeing a big performance in Rome (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend says there is still more to come from Scotland in Six Nations

<p>George Horne will start for Scotland </p>
Rugby Union

Horne handed rare start as Scotland make three changes for Italy clash

Huw Jones was the subject of interest from France (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Centre Huw Jones: I was ‘tempted’ by move to France before committing to Glasgow

Duhan Van Der Merwe has been working to improve his game (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Pete Horne gives insight into Scotland wing Duhan Van Der Merwe’s driven mindset

Duhan van der Merwe is chasing a Scottish record (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Duhan van der Merwe insists personal glory comes second to Scotland ambitions

Cam Redpath is tackled in the lead-up to Scotland’s third try (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Cam Redpath urges Scotland to win last two games to keep title hopes alive

Jamie George admitted England fell short at Murrayfield (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

England were defeated by Scotland at Murrayfield (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Steve Borthwick describes England’s defeat to Scotland as ‘real painful lesson’

<p>Duhan van der Merwe ran in a brilliant hat-trick at Murrayfield </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland make Calcutta Cup history to leave England with questions

Jamie George admitted England fell short at Murrayfield (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

England were defeated by Scotland at Murrayfield (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Steve Borthwick describes England’s defeat to Scotland as ‘real painful lesson’

<p>Duhan van der Merwe ran in a brilliant hat-trick at Murrayfield </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland make Calcutta Cup history to leave England with questions

England prop Joe Marler faces the media at Murrayfield before the Calcutta Cup clash (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

England’s Joe Marler fired up by sight of Scottish Calcutta Cup celebrations

Rugby Union

England’s Joe Marler fired up by sight of Scottish Calcutta Cup celebrations

England prop Joe Marler faces the media at Murrayfield before the Calcutta Cup clash (Jane Barlow/PA)
Finn Russell faces the media at Murrayfield ahead of facing England (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Finn Russell relaxed about facing England’s blitz defence

<p>Jamie George lost his mother to cancer last week </p>
Rugby Union

George using his mother’s recent death as inspiration for Scotland tie

Gregor Townsend is eyeing another win over England (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend says Calcutta Cup success is Scotland’s sole focus

<p>Jamie Ritchie is back in Scotland’s starting XV for the Calcutta Cup </p>
Rugby Union

Ritchie comes in from the cold for Scotland’s showdown with England

<p>Jamie Ritchie is back in Scotland’s starting XV for the Calcutta Cup </p>
Rugby Union

Ritchie comes in from the cold for Scotland’s showdown with England

Kyle Steyn is back in contention after missing the France game (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

New dad Kyle Steyn keen to keep Calcutta Cup in Scotland’s hands

Darcy Graham will miss Scotland’s clash with England on Saturday (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England

The French celebrate referee Nic Berry’s decision of “no try” (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

World Rugby not planning to explain controversial try decision in Scotland match

Ex-Scotland stand-off Craig Chalmers promotes Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race (Jeremy Banks/PA)
Rugby Union

Craig Chalmers urges Scotland to use frustration of France loss against England

Harry Paterson shone on his Scotland debut (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Harry Paterson admits Scotland start was ‘beyond my pre-season expectations’

Finn Russell pleads with the officials over Scotland’s disallowed late try (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Russell gives verdict on TMO controversy as Scotland denied by France

<p>Gregor Townsend was unhappy with how Scotland lost to France </p>
Rugby Union

Townsend responds to late TMO controversy as France beat Scotland

<p>Rory Darge reacts following Scotland’s defeat by France</p>
Rugby Union

Late drama denies Scotland as France emerge victorious at Murrayfield

Kenny Logan was promoting Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race (Picture: Jeremy Banks
Rugby Union

Kenny Logan says Scotland should be full of confidence ahead of France clash

Scotland and France lock horns at Murrayfield on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Talking points as Scotland seek to build strong Six Nations start against France

Rory Darge is ready for his first game in six weeks (Damien Eagers/PA)
Rugby Union

Rory Darge says he is ready to return and captain Scotland against France

Rugby Union

Rory Darge says he is ready to return and captain Scotland against France

Rory Darge is ready for his first game in six weeks (Damien Eagers/PA)
<p>Rory Darge is back into Scotland’s starting XV </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland co-captain Darge straight back from injury to face France

Gregor Townsend (right) assured Jamie Ritchie he still had a part to play for Scotland in the Six Nations (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend

Grant Gilchrist is free of suspension this weekend (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

Gilchrist feels surviving Wales fightback will serve Scotland well

Rory Darge is in contention to face France on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Rory Darge will be ready to go against France after lay-off – Steve Tandy

Rory Darge is in contention to face France on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Rory Darge will be ready to go against France after lay-off – Steve Tandy

<p>Luke Crosbie has been ruled out along with Richie Gray </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland suffer injury blow as two forwards ruled out of Six Nations

Blair Kinghorn is out of Scotland’s first two Six Nations matches (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Kinghorn injury blow for Scotland with Rowe deputising against Wales

Celtic and Rangers could both make deadline day additions (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Celtic and Rangers target attacking reinforcements on deadline day

Kyle Rowe has been in good scoring form for Glasgow this season (Steven Paston/PA)
Rugby Union

In-form Glasgow wing Kyle Rowe hoping to win race for Scotland starting spot

Finn Russell, left, was named Scotland co-captain by Gregor Townsend on Sunday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing air with Gregor Townsend

James Ritchie is no longer Scotland captain (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend tips Jamie Ritchie to be stronger for losing Scotland captaincy

Rory Darge and Finn Russell have been named as Scotland co-captains (PA)
Rugby Union

Rory Darge and Finn Russell named Scotland co-captains for Six Nations

Gregor Townsend named his Six Nations squad on Tuesday (Steve Welsh/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle

<p>Warren Gatland was handed a last-gasp bombshell ahead of naming his squad </p>
Rugby Union

Wales and Scotland name Six Nations squads amid Rees-Zammit bombshell

Mark Dodson will depart Scottish Rugby this summer (Lynne Cameron/PA)
Rugby Union

The right time to go – Mark Dodson leaving Scottish Rugby role on his own accord

Mark Dodson will leave Scottish Rugby in the summer (Lynne Cameron/PA)
Rugby Union

Mark Dodson to stand down as Scottish Rugby chief executive later this year

Rugby Union

Mark Dodson to stand down as Scottish Rugby chief executive later this year

Mark Dodson will leave Scottish Rugby in the summer (Lynne Cameron/PA)
Will Stuart is intent on becoming a regular starter for England (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Will Stuart hopes Bath form can make him key man for England

New Bath recruit Finn Russell still has the drive to play for Scotland (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Finn Russell remains fully committed to Scotland as he targets fourth World Cup

Former Racing stand-off Finn Russell is pleased to see other Scots in France (Mike Egerton/PA)
Rugby Union

They’ll learn a lot – Finn Russell backing Scotland duo to flourish in France

Scotland head coach Steve Clark has arranged two friendlies (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Scotland to face Netherlands and Northern Ireland in March warm-up friendlies

Scotland head coach Steve Clark has arranged two friendlies (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Scotland to face Netherlands and Northern Ireland in March warm-up friendlies

Erling Haaland will miss the Scotland clash (Cornelius Poppe /NTB Scanpix via AP)
Football

Erling Haaland’s injury is not serious – Norway boss Stale Solbakken

Steve Clarke’s side drew their last game (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke wants return to winning ways – Scotland v Norway talking points

Steve Clarke oversees training ahead of Saturday’s match against Norway (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke not concerned over which pot Scotland are in for Euro 2024 draw

Liam Cooper is relishing next summer’s Euros (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Liam Cooper wants Scotland to ‘do ourselves justice’ at Euro 2024

Lawrence Shankland has earned a late Scotland call-up (Robert Perry/PA)
Football

Carver urges Shankland to make the most of late Scotland call-up

Philippe Clement applauds the Rangers support after victory at Livingston (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Philippe Clement wants longer recovery after European games as Rangers beat Livi

Scotland scrum-half Ali Price scored two tries at the World Cup (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Ali Price joins Edinburgh on loan from Glasgow after input from Scotland

Scotland suffered a pool-stage exit at the World Cup (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

How ‘the best ever Scotland team to take the field’ fared at the Rugby World Cup

Holders South Africa reached the semi-finals with a brilliant win over France (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Rugby Union

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’

Antoine Dupont trains at Stade de France ahead of Sunday’s quarter-final (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu Jalibert

Antoine Dupont is back in the France starting XV this weekend (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final

Scotland were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France

Gregor Townsend’s Scotland side are out of the World Cup (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend eager for Scotland’s old heads to prolong international careers

Sione Tuipulotu shows his dejection as Scotland bow out (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu left frustrated after Scotland knocked out of World Cup

Gregor Townsend saw his World Cup dream die in Paris (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend admits Ireland were too good after Scotland’s World Cup exit

Ireland take on Scotland in France on Saturday (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

Sione Tuipulotu shows his dejection as Scotland bow out (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu left frustrated after Scotland knocked out of World Cup

Gregor Townsend saw his World Cup dream die in Paris (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend admits Ireland were too good after Scotland’s World Cup exit

Ireland take on Scotland in France on Saturday (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

Gregor Townsend expects a box-office occasion in Paris on Saturday (Mike Egerton/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game

<p>Ali Price is a surprise starter ahead of Ben White for Scotland </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland make shock change for crucial World Cup match with Ireland

Scotland fell short against South Africa last month (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Rugby Union

George Turner knows Scotland must find their ‘best performance’ against Ireland

Pierre Schoeman aims to prolong Scotland’s World Cup campaign (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

Ali Price is enjoying his World Cup experience (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Ali Price: Enhanced maturity helping with frustration of losing Scotland spot

Finn Russell is ready for Saturday’s showdown with Ireland (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland

<p>Former Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is among the contenders to become the new Rangers manager </p>
Football

Hasenhuttl and three other candidates for next Rangers manager

Darcy Graham scored four tries against Romania (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland

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