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National readers share their memories of Alex Salmond

We asked our readers to share their memories of Alex Salmond following his death at the age of 69. These are some of their messages of condolence,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

Scottish rugby fans should learn from football World Cup ahead of France 2023

SCOTTISH rugby fans should start thinking about travelling to the World Cup in France next year on a “carbon neutral basis” – while…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022

Scotland gave Sevens to the world... so why are we changing to Team GB? - Martin Hannan

In an excellent Commonwealth Games Sevens tournament, I thought Scotland’s men and women made a fine contribution, both finishing sixth. I suspect…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

Scotland facing real examination of where they are in world rugby stakes - Martin Hannan

NOW that the warm-up is out of the way, Scotland now face a real examination of where we are in the world rugby stakes at the moment. Three tests…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2022

Wonderful Two Sides documentary lets viewers into Lions' Den - Martin Hannan

SINCE 1974 and that wonderful tour of South Africa I have followed the British and Irish Lions intensely and was lucky enough to write a book about…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Phil Bennett was one of my rugby heroes - he'll live forever in my memory - Martin Hannan

ONE of the many troubles with getting older is that the rugby heroes you idolised when you were young and callow inevitably pass away, stirring…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2022

How the Special General Meeting of Scottish Rugby Union could be transformational for the sport - Martin Hannan

ALL who closely follow rugby union in Scotland will be aware that for many years now, even before the professional era began in the late 1990s,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022

Let's not bother talking up Glasgow Warriors' and Edinburgh's URC quarter-final play-off chances - Martin Hannan

IT won’t make me popular in rugby circles in Edinburgh and Glasgow, but I simply can’t see either of our professional sides winning their URC…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022

Upcoming derby between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors is most important in years - Martin Hannan

WHAT is probably the most important match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby in years will take place on Saturday at Murrayfield, when…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Path could be clear for Glasgow or Edinburgh to reach European Challenge Cup final - Martin Hannan

LOOKING ahead to this weekend’s fixtures in the European Challenge Cup, it is clear that Scotland’s two fully professional sides face daunting…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022