Today's rugby headlines as Wales boss Wayne Pivac shuts down 'cavalier' accusation
These are your rugby headlines on the morning of Wednesday, March 16.
Scotland Sport News
Glasgow Warriors: Jamie Dobie learning from the best in Ali Price and relishing chance to face Edinburgh
Jamie Dobie travelled to Rome with the Scotland squad at the weekend and witnessed a masterclass from his Glasgow Warriors team-mate Ali Price as Scotland won at the Stadio Olimpico.
Hearts set new return date for John Souttar and Cammy Devlin as three injured players push to return this weekend
The Edinburgh club hope to have both men back in time for the Edinburgh derby double header against Hibs, which begins on April 9. That has been pencilled in as the day defender Souttar and midfielder Devlin should be available again.
Graeme Souness fires Rangers a Europa League warning as Ibrox legend reveals the team talk he would give
Rangers legend Graeme Souness has warned Gio van Bronckhorst and his players their 3-0 home win over Red Star Belgrade last week does NOT mean that they’re guaranteed a place in the quarter-final draw.
Scotland and Steve Clarke back in tricky position - 'we have to adapt a little bit'
A lot has changed in the world since the Scotland football team last pulled their boots on.
Lewis Stevenson hails return of 'Rolls-Royce' Joe Newell as Hibs captain speaks on Motherwell win and easing of injuries
But not even the 34-year-old Easter Road veteran was prepared for the rambunctious opening to his side’s Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Motherwell on Sunday that saw one red card, two yellows, and Elias Melkersen’s first goal in green and white.
Nadal says players should be ready for heckling after Osaka exit
Rafael Nadal on Monday expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka following her tearful exit at Indian Wells, but believes players should learn to deal with hostile fans.
Ross Stewart's Scotland omission a blessing for Sunderland, but how long can he be ignored?
Ross Stewart has once again been overlooked by Scotland boss Steve Clarke for their upcoming friendlies against Poland and Austria or Wales later this month. Clarke's decision to omit the Sunderland striker, is the Black Cats' gain ahead of an important run of fixtures this month.