al Tickets for Glastonbury sold out in 34 minutes ahead of 50th anniversary festival By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:44:26 GMT Demand for Glastonbury, in Somerset, far outstripped supply, as more than two million people registered to try to attend. Some 135,000 tickets were bought within 34 minutes. Full Article
al Qatar World Cup officials ask Glastonbury Festival organisers to help design campsites for fans By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:02:53 GMT Qatar World Cup officials have asked Glastonbury Festival organisers to help them plan desert camp sites for fans ahead of the 2022 tournament, according to The Mirror. Full Article
al Council warns Glastonbury it may limit amount of alcohol festival-goers can take in By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:59:05 GMT A document from Mendip District Council has floated a potential limit to the amount of drink people can bring in for personal use at subsequent festivals held in Pilton, Somerset. Full Article
al Six Nations 2019, RECAP - Scotland 11-18 Wales: Gatland's men survive fight-back to earn win By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:25:29 GMT Wales hung on to beat Scotland and edge closer to Six Nations glory at Murrayfield on Saturday. Full Article
al Scotland 11-18 Wales: Warren Gatland's men hang on to their unbeaten run By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2019 20:13:29 GMT WILL KELLEHER AT MURRAYFIELD: Forget Hadrian – Warren's Wall was the craggiest, hardest and most impressive landmark in Scotland on Saturday. What a siege it had to endure. Full Article
al Calcutta cup clash with Scotland will be spicy after Murrayfield misery By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:28:31 GMT It doesn’t surprise me that Eddie Jones is still bitter about last year’s Calcutta Cup defeat at Murrayfield. England wiped the floor with Italy on Saturday and they will want to do the same against Scotland. Full Article
al England vs Scotland - All you need to know for Six Nations 2019 clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:25:54 GMT Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for England vs Scotland's Six Nation 2019 clash including date, kick-off time and channel plus squad, results, stats and odds. Full Article
al Joe Cokanasiga LEFT OUT of England squad for Six Nations finale By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:42:33 GMT Eddie Jones claims England want to keep a lid on wing sensation Joe Cokanasiga and unleash him at this year's World Cup. He was speaking after he left him out for Scotland clash. Full Article
al England vs Scotland RESULT – Six Nations 2019: Ford rescues draw in Calcutta Cup classic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:08:27 GMT Eddie Jones's side looked on course for a comfortable win as they raced into a 31-0 lead, only for Finn Russell to inspire the visitors to an incredible second-half comeback. Relive the action here. Full Article
al England surrender 31-0 lead as Eddie Jones slams his players' mental strength By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:53:37 GMT NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Eddie Jones questioned his players’ bottle after England almost blew the biggest lead in rugby history in the Calcutta Cup. Full Article
al Jim Mallinder lands blow to RFU after leaving to take up role with Scotland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:27:02 GMT The 53-year-old had been working with the Rugby Football Union on youth development, but has now accepted a role north of the border. He had been considered to replace Eddie Jones as coach. Full Article
al World Cup permutations: Scotland facing early exit if Japan clash is called off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:44:28 GMT With the news that two World Cup pool matches have been called off, and another under review, there is some confusion over who will finish where. Sportsmail takes a look at the pool permutations... Full Article
al SRU poised to fight back if Rugby World Cup clash is called off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:47:46 GMT SRU chiefs remain on a collision course with World Rugby after the decision on whether Sunday's make-or-break game with Japan goes ahead was delayed until the morning of the match. Full Article
al Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:57:57 GMT Sunday's clash, which is effectively a play-off match for a quarter-final place, may still be called off by World Rugby in the aftermath of Super-Typhoon Hagibis, which is set to hit on Saturday. Full Article
al Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 20:53:05 GMT NIK SIMON IN TOYOTA: The Rugby World Cup's credibility was called into question as feelings grew that rich nations have received favourable treatment as Scotland vent their frustrations. Full Article
al Rugby World Cup 2019: Rugby chiefs braced for legal action over cancelled World Cup matches By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 22:56:56 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND NIK SIMON: World Rugby are facing possible legal action whatever decision they make regarding Scotland's scheduled Pool A clash with Japan on Sunday. Full Article
al World Rugby to make decision on Scotland's showdown with Japan 'as soon as practically possible' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 08:52:01 GMT World Rugby says it aims to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible. Full Article
al Scotland's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan to go with fans also able to attend By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 09:03:21 GMT NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: World Rugby have given the green light for Japan's game with Scotland to go ahead - with supporters also being allowed to attend the crunch clash. Full Article
al Japan v Scotland LIVE: Score and updates as Brave Blossoms aim to secure quarter-final spot By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:05:47 GMT Scotland suffered a devastating Rugby World Cup elimination at the hands of Japan, who made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. Full Article
al Japan 28-21 Scotland: Host nation seal quarter final spot with victory to send Scotland home By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:48:12 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN YOKOHAMA: Japan took a stunning 28-21 victory in Yokahama. The result means that the host nation will now face South Africa in the quarter finals. Full Article
al Stuart Hogg believes Sonny Bill Williams did not care enough about New Zealand's loss to England By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:38:21 GMT Hogg said he would be 'very annoyed' if one of his Scotland team-mates was so quick to move on from their own exit at this year's showpiece in Japan. Full Article
al Stuart Hogg reveals frustration at Saracens salary cap controversy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:38:49 GMT Stuart Hogg admits that if his Exeter Chiefs side win the Premiership, people will believe they triumphed only because of Saracens' hefty points deduction for breaching the salary cap. Full Article
al Sale 20-22 Exeter: Stuart Hogg creates one try and scores another before going off injured By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 19:45:30 GMT CHRIS FOY AT THE AJ BELL STADIUM: Exeter extended their lead at the top of Pool Two of the Heineken Champions Cup with a close-fought 22-20 victory over Sale courtesy of Stuart Hogg (middle). Full Article
al Scotland wing Tommy Seymour confirms international retirement By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:44:20 GMT Tommy Seymour is the second player to retire from international rugby in the past seven days. Seymour has announced his decision on the heels of former Scotland captain John Barclay quitting. Full Article
al Greig Laidlaw confirms international retirement after 76 caps for Scotland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:19:19 GMT The 34-year-old Clermont scrum-half skippered the side in 39 out of his 76 international appearances, more times than any other player, and is Scotland's second-highest point scorer with 714. Full Article
al Jonny Gray signs two-year deal to join Exeter Chiefs next season By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:50:44 GMT Scotland lock Jonny Gray has signed a two-year deal to join Exeter Chiefs next season from Glasgow Warriors. Gray follows Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell in leaving Glasgow in recent times. Full Article
al Scottish Rugby Union chief Mark Dodson DOUBLES salary to £933,000 despite year of failure By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:53:50 GMT Scottish rugby fans were left truly stunned after it was revealed that the SRU chief executive more than doubled his salary from £455,000 to £933,000. The news comes prior to the Six Nations kick-off. Full Article
al Scotland star Finn Russell to miss Calcutta Cup clash with England as exile continues By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:24:32 GMT Finn Russell will be absent again when Scotland play England in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship at Murrayfield. Full Article
al Gregor Townsend pleads for calm heads from Scotland against England By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:40:31 GMT Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has warned his players not to let their emotions get the better of them in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown. Full Article
al England need a victory over Scotland to turn down the noise in Calcutta Cup clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:14:10 GMT CHRIS FOY IN EDINBURGH - England's task is to turn down the volume - in the Murrayfield stands and far beyond. There is suddenly a lot of noise swirling around the national team. Full Article
al England's match winner Ellis Genge says ugly win over Scotland was payback for all the criticism By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:38:15 GMT It was fitting that on a wild day in Edinburgh, England won back the Calcutta Cup thanks to a decisive intervention of Ellis Genge. He typified the spirit of defiance which propelled his side to victory. Full Article
al Russell 'must put Scotland first' to earn recall after row over drinking ban, warns coach Townsend` By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:11:34 GMT Townsend has warned exile Russell that he will have to make the same 'sacrifices' as every other Scotland player - or be banished from his squad for the duration of the Six Nations. Full Article
al CLIVE WOODWARD: I hope Scotland thrash Italy after Finn Russell's unjustified attack Gregor Townsend By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:15:16 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I try not to be overly partisan in my columns because I love good rugby and admire top-quality play from all teams, but I hope Scotland record a thumping win over Italy. Full Article
al Italy 0-17 Scotland: Magnificent Stuart Hogg solo try earns Scots win By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:44:12 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN ROME: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes the pressure has been lifted after his side 'zeroed' Italy in an emphatic Six Nations win in the Italian capital. Full Article
al Six Nations: Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend reconcile but fly-half will NOT feature in final games By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:28:54 GMT Russell will not feature in the remaining games, against France on Sunday and Wales in Cardiff on March 14, as it is feared his arrival would detract from preparations for two games only six days apart. Full Article
al Virgil van Dijk reveals playing street football is reason why he is good at one vs ones By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:13:50 GMT The PFA Player of the Year ended last season with no opponent completing a dribble past him in a staggering 64 matches. Liverpool centre back has lifted the lid on what has helped him. Full Article
al Ajax reveal classy ad in Spanish papers as they wish Frenkie De Jong good luck after Barcelona move By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:17:04 GMT De Jong completed a big-money £65million move to the Spanish giants from Ajax in January and he will be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on Friday. Full Article
al Women's World Cup final - USA vs Netherlands: Live score and updates from France By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 07 Jul 2019 17:06:57 GMT United States take on Netherlands for ultimate glory in the Women's World Cup final in France today. Sportsmail will provide you live updates as it happens from the Lyon Olympic Stadium. Full Article
al Juventus all but seal signature of Ajax wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt as they wait to make announcement By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 22:04:03 GMT De Ligt became the most sought after youngster in the world after a huge breakthrough season with Ajax, and he has attracted heavy interest from the likes of Juventus and Barcelona. Full Article
al Matthijs de Ligt will form a three-man 'wall' alongside Chiellini and Bonucci for Juventus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:15:15 GMT Maurizio Sarri views Matthijs de Ligt as a key part of a three-man defensive wall at Juventus this season. The Dutch centre back is nearing the completion of his £63million transfer. Full Article
al Ryan Babel claims egos prevented Holland from winning 2010 World Cup final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:31:09 GMT The Dutch, managed by Bert Van Marwijk in 2010, were defeated in the final by Spain following an extra-time winner by midfield maestro Andres Iniesta in South Africa. Full Article
al Georginio Wijnaldum reveals Dutch pain at missing major tournaments By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:43:19 GMT Georginio Wijnaldum admits Holland's recent absence from major tournaments has been 'painful' as they look set to end that exodus at Euro 2020 next summer. Full Article
al Ronald Koeman again underlines desire to take over as Barcelona manager after Euro 2020 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:42:07 GMT Ronald Koeman has once again reiterated his desire to take over as Barcelona manager following Euro 2020 after it emerged this month that he is free to leave his Holland contract after the tournament ends. Full Article
al Ruud Gullit posts throwback photo alongside former teammates Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:49:51 GMT Ruud Gullit (right) treated football fans to a throwback photo of himself posing with fellow Holland legends Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard (left). Full Article
al Ronald Koeman was a laughing stock when he left Everton but now he's in line for Barcelona job By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 22:03:10 GMT When Ronald Koeman was shown the door at Goodison Park back in October 2017, it was difficult to imagine a route back to the top for the Dutchman, but now he is a Barcelona candidate. Full Article
al Holland and Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum says he would leave the pitch if subjected to racist abuse By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:39:50 GMT Holland and Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum says he would walk from the pitch were he to be targeted with racial abuse, just as Ahmad Mendes Moreira was recently in a Dutch second division tie. Full Article
al Holland midfielder Gini Wijnaldum hits out at football racism in celebration with Frenkie de Jong By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:50:05 GMT Holland midfielder Gini Wijnaldum backed up his powerful words on racism in football this week, by leading by example for his national team and making a visual statement. Full Article
al Alan Pardew returns to management as he is unveiled as the new boss of Dutch side ADO Den Haag By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:39:55 GMT Former Newcastle and Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew takes the reigns at the Dutch outfit with the club struggling in 17th in the league having been thumped 6-1 by Ajax at the weekend. Full Article
al MARTIN SAMUEL COLUMN: A World Cup final must go to Wembley, not the North By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:31:41 GMT MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Don't we ever learn? The marquee events, the marquee players, don't care about our wish for a northern powerhouse and FIFA will be no different. Full Article
al Tottenham starlet Troy Parrott wanted by Alan Pardew at ADO Den Haag By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:43:31 GMT Ireland striker Parrott is a loan target for a number of clubs in England but Pardew has now entered the hunt and believes the 17 year-old can help fire second-bottom Den Haag to safety. Full Article