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Second union at Edinburgh University ballots staff over proposed cuts

Unison has started a consultative ballot of 600 staff, while the University and College Union is carrying out a formal strike ballot of its members.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.

Evening Standard

Injury update: Duhan van der Merwe on track for Lions selection despite ankle concern

Duhan van der Merwe has learned that he is on track to return to action in May, meaning his British and Irish Lions hopes remain alive.

The National (Scotland)

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Duhan van der Merwe’s British and Lions hopes given boost after injury update

Scans on an ankle injury suggest that the Scottish wing is in line to return ahead of the tour

The Independent UK

Lions call can wait: Pierre Schoeman focuses on delivering for Edinburgh

Pierre Schoeman will not allow the possibility of British and Irish Lions involvement this summer to distract him from helping Edinburgh enjoy a…

The National (Scotland)

Ben Vellacott has 'unfinished business' at Edinburgh

'Unfinished business' - Ben Vellacott reaction after agreeing new Edinburgh deal.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic keen for Hibs revenge as Nicolas Kuhn targets more cup glory

Celtic keen for Hibs revenge as Nicolas Kuhn targets more Scottish Cup glory.

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland shake-up: Townsend brings in fresh faces for Six Nations test against Wales

Gregor Townsend has added Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth, and Ben Muncaster to the Scotland squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales…

The National (Scotland)

University of Edinburgh warns of staff cuts as it faces £140m financial deficit

Vice-chancellor says large-scale savings are needed but union says university should instead use its wealth

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell fit but Darcy Graham misses England clash

The Scotland pair suffered head injuries after colliding with each other in the Six Nations loss to Ireland.

The Independent UK

Gregor Brown reflects on the dream of playing for Scotland with cousin Blair Kinghorn

Sibling rivalry? Not here! Gregor Brown and Blair Kinghorn team up for Scotland's next Six Nations challenge.

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Brown living the dream playing for Scotland with cousin Blair Kinghorn

The Independent UK

Jamie Ritchie: Scotland don’t feel like underdogs ahead of England clash

The Scots have won each of their last four meetings with the Auld Enemy and have lost only one of the last seven.

The Independent UK

Scotland: Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury updates ahead of Six Nations clash with England

Russel and Graham were involved in a nasty collision with each other last time out

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

England exposed to video nasties in bid to end losing streak in Calcutta Cup

Steve Borthwick has been using clips of England’s recent Six Nations defeats against the auld enemy to boost motivation ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Scotland offer encouraging Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury updates ahead of England clash

Talismanic co-captain Russell and free-scoring wing Graham are doubts for the Calcutta Cup clash after suffering head injuries against Ireland

The Independent UK

Scotland call up Ross McCann, Ali Price and Cameron Redpath for England showdown

Matt Currie and Alexander Masibaka have left the squad with George Horne yet to join up due to a facial injury.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Tom Jordan relishing chance to sample ‘hostile’ Twickenham atmosphere

Scotland take on England in the Six Nations a week on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

Scotland ring changes for crunch Ireland clash as Rory Sutherland makes first Six Nations start since 2022

Sutherland replaces Pierre Schoeman at loosehead as Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan are also given the starting nod

The Independent UK

Rory Sutherland insists he can shine for Scotland after off-field upheaval

The former Edinburgh prop had been at Worcester, Ulster and Oyonnax since 2021 before returning to Scotland with Glasgow last summer.

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend says ‘experience and set-piece accuracy’ led to Dave Cherry pick

The 34-year-old Edinburgh forward’s Test career appeared to be over after he was not selected for a single squad last year.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh & Scotland second-row Glen Young opens up on injury 'nightmare'

Edinburgh & Scotland second-row Glen Young opens up on injury 'nightmare'.

The Independent UK

Jamie Ritchie hoping form can earn Scotland spot after overcoming captaincy blow

The back-row forward lost the armband and his place in the starting line-up last year.

The Guardian - UK

Rob Copland on his head-banging, daredevil comedy: ‘I want it to feel like a punk rock show’

Featuring moshpits and acrobatics, the comic’s wildly physical brand of standup leaves audiences buzzing for hours. Now he’s taking his Edinburgh award-winning set on tour – if he can get through it without serious injury

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations

The 30-year-old wing suffered a fresh knee issue in Warriors’ Champions Cup victory over Racing 92 on Friday.

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