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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.

Neil Critchley’s Hearts were knocked out of Europe (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Neil Critchley ‘hugely disappointed’ as Hearts bow out of Europe

Neil Critchley’s Hearts are out of Europe (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Hearts crash out of Europe after drawing with Moldovan minnows Petrocub

James Forrest (third from left) won his 25th major honour on Sunday (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

James Forrest hails Celtic’s golden era as he wins 25th major honour with club

Blair Kinghorn feels Scotland must prove they are the real deal (Steve Welsh/PA)
Rugby Union

Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’

Sione Tuipulotu holds the Hopetoun Cup aloft (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland were always ‘very confident’ of beating Wallabies

<p>Sione Tuipulotu scored Scotland’s first try against Australia </p>
Rugby Union

Tuipulotu sets Scotland on course to statement victory over Wallabies

Sione Tuipulotu is facing the country of his birth on Sunday (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

I’m where I’m supposed to be – Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu happy with career path

Gregor Townsend wants to sign off for 2024 on a high (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

Jamie Ritchie will start against Australia on Sunday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Jamie Ritchie to start for Scotland in absence of Jack Dempsey

Huw Jones is relishing Sunday’s Test against Australia (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

Sione Tuipulotu’s gran will watch him captain Scotland this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Scotland’s Tuipulotu brothers surprised by grandmother’s arrival from Australia

Arron Reed scored two tries against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Arron Reed relishing ‘big challenge’ of pinning down Scotland starting berth

Freddy Douglas made his Scotland debut aged 19 on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Emotional Freddy Douglas savours ‘amazing’ debut with Scotland

Rugby Union

Emotional Freddy Douglas savours ‘amazing’ debut with Scotland

Freddy Douglas made his Scotland debut aged 19 on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Gregor Townsend was pleased with his team’s display against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal

<p>Darcy Graham moved level with Duhan van der Merwe on 29 Scotland tries </p>
Rugby Union

Graham equals Scotland try-scoring record in Portugal romp

Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland against Portugal (Brian Lawless/PA)
Rugby Union

Stafford McDowall will savour every moment as he leads Scotland against Portugal

Tom Jordan has agreed to join Bristol Bears (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend says Tom Jordan can keep improving with Bristol

Tom Jordan has agreed to join Bristol Bears (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend says Tom Jordan can keep improving with Bristol

Tom Jordan is the only Scotland player to retain his starting place (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Scotland duo make debuts as only Tom Jordan retained for Portugal clash

Luke Crosbie is hoping to face Portugal on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Luke Crosbie hopes to re-establish himself in Scotland back row

Scotland were heartened by their display against South Africa (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

I think Scotland are on the right path – forwards coach John Dalziel

Ewan Ashman feels Scotland stood up well to South Africa (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Ewan Ashman wants Scotland to take positives after running South Africa close

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was heartened by his side’s display (Jane Barlow/PA).
Rugby Union

Huge pride – Gregor Townsend hails Scotland showing in South Africa defeat

<p>Scotland worked hard through a sin bin to challenge the visitors, but South Africa’s steady power outdone the home side </p>
Rugby Union

Spirited Scotland make sloppy Springboks work for victory

Sione Tuipulotu gears up for the visit of the Springboks (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu urges Scotland to secure landmark win over South Africa

Gregor Townsend has had to reshuffle his back three (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

The right combination – Gregor Townsend backs Scotland’s new-look back three

<p>Scotland worked hard through a sin bin to challenge the visitors, but South Africa’s steady power outdone the home side </p>
Rugby Union

Spirited Scotland make sloppy Springboks work for victory

Sione Tuipulotu gears up for the visit of the Springboks (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu urges Scotland to secure landmark win over South Africa

Gregor Townsend has had to reshuffle his back three (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

The right combination – Gregor Townsend backs Scotland’s new-look back three

Neil Critchley was frustrated to lose to Heidenheim (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Critchley believes Hearts unfortunate to get beaten by Heidenheim

Football

Critchley believes Hearts unfortunate to get beaten by Heidenheim

Neil Critchley was frustrated to lose to Heidenheim (Jane Barlow/PA)
Heidenheim celebrate Sirlord Conteh’s opening goal (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Hearts’ unbeaten Conference League run comes to end after defeat to Heidenheim

Darcy Graham is unable to face South Africa this weekend (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Darcy Graham ruled out of Scotland’s clash with South Africa with head injury

Adam Hastings helped Scotland to a big victory on Saturday (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Adam Hastings hopes he has done enough to earn a chance against South Africa

Sione Tuipulotu led Scotland for the first time against Fiji (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu admits Scotland captaincy debut could not have gone any better

Sione Tuipulotu led Scotland for the first time against Fiji (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu admits Scotland captaincy debut could not have gone any better

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is enjoying the try-scoring battle between his wingers (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend revelling in Scotland duo’s battle at top of try-scoring list

<p>Scotland cruised to a 40-point victory over Fiji at Murrayfield </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland run riot to dismantle Fiji and kick off autumn in style

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu faced the media on Friday (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Sione Tuipulotu: Scotland captaincy result of putting heart and soul into rugby

Ali Price will start for Scotland against Fiji on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend says Ali Price in ‘best form’ of Scotland scrum-half options

Darcy Graham is back in the Scotland XV on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Darcy Graham returns as Scotland take on Fiji

Alan Forrest celebrates his strike against Omonia (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Hearts stay perfect in Conference League by beating Omonia Nicosia

Neil Critchley oversaw a 2-0 win over Omonia Nicosia (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Critchley believes Hearts well placed to progress in Conference League

<p>Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in the Autumn Nations Series </p>
Rugby Union

Scotland appoint new captain as squad named for autumn internationals

Steve Clarke cajoles his team against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke hails Nicky Devlin’s ‘brave’ block in Scotland’s draw with Portugal

Yan Dhanda earned Hearts their first win of the season (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Late Dhanda goal sees Hearts snatch victory over Dinamo Minsk

Liam Fox oversaw Hearts’ first win of the season (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Liam Fox delighted to see Hearts end their long wait for a win

Football

Liam Fox delighted to see Hearts end their long wait for a win

Liam Fox oversaw Hearts’ first win of the season (Jane Barlow/PA)
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has praised “durable” Craig Gordon, pictured (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke delighted to recall ‘durable’ Craig Gordon for Scotland

Stuart Hogg will make his Montpellier debut on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Stuart Hogg to start for Montpellier on return to rugby this weekend

Connor Barron is in line for his first Scotland cap (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Connor Barron and Jon McCracken called up to Scotland squad for first time

Lyndon Dykes missed the Euros through injury (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Lyndon Dykes believes he can ‘get to the top’ with Birmingham

Lyndon Dykes missed the Euros through injury (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Lyndon Dykes believes he can ‘get to the top’ with Birmingham

Huw Jones helps launch Vodafone’s sponsorship deal with Scotland (Vodafone Handout/PA)
Rugby Union

Huw Jones urges Scotland team-mates to produce strong season in Lions tour bid

Ryan Gauld was previously called up by Scotland in 2014 (Jeff Holmes/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke looking forward to seeing Ryan Gauld ‘up close and personal’

Steve Clarke was criticised after Scotland’s Euro 2024 exit (PA)
Football

Steve Clarke insists he did not ponder quitting Scotland job amid Euros fallout

Scott McKenna will continue his career in the Spanish top flight (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Scotland international McKenna signs three-year deal with Las Palmas

Scott McTominay has been linked with an exit from United (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Ten Hag addresses McTominay’s Manchester United future

Leny Yoro played the first 45 minutes for Manchester United (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Leny Yoro makes Manchester United bow in victory over Rangers

Ewan Ashman scored a first-half hat-trick in Washington (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Ewan Ashman thanks Scotland ‘big boys’ who pushed him over for try treble

George Turner has agreed a move to Japan for next season (Brian Lawless/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend will not close the door on George Turner’s Scotland career

Gus Warr has been named in the Scotland squad for the first time (Martin Rickett/PA)
Rugby Union

Gus Warr among 10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour

Scotland’s George Turner is heading to Kobe Steelers (Joe Giddens/PA)
Rugby Union

George Turner raises doubts over Scotland future after making switch to Japan

Lewis Morgan has been called up by Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Scotland call up New York Red Bulls winger Lewis Morgan

Football

Scotland call up New York Red Bulls winger Lewis Morgan

Lewis Morgan has been called up by Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)
Scott McKenna is leaving Nottingham Forest (Joe Giddens/PA)
Football

Scotland defender Scott McKenna becomes free agent after leaving Forest

Ally McCoist remains upbeat about Scotland’s Euro 2024 prospects (Michael Leckie/PA)
Football

Ally McCoist confident of Scotland’s chances despite pre-Euro 2024 injury crisis

Police speak to a protester who chained themselves to a goalpost (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Protester ties themselves to Hampden goalpost to delay Scotland-Israel qualifier

Brendan Rodgers wants a joyous swansong for Joe Hart (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers hopes Joe Hart ends career with another trophy

Brendan Rodgers wants a joyous swansong for Joe Hart (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers hopes Joe Hart ends career with another trophy

Matt O’Riley has been linked with a move away from Celtic (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Matt O’Riley sale would bring Celtic a very good chunk of money – Johan Mjallby

Brendan Rodgers is relishing Saturday’s Old Firm derby (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers in no doubt Celtic will attack Old Firm showdown in fine form

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

<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

Gregor Townsend’s team had a dire day in Rome (Adam Davy/PA)
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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)
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Gregor Townsend still believes in Scotland despite shock loss to Italy

<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)
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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

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

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