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Thousands rallied in Glasgow on Saturday calling for Scotland to become an independent country, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon telling the crowds that their goal was "within touching distance." The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader was the headline speaker at the event in George Square, ...

Two of Britain's smaller political parties have joined forces to try to trigger a Dec. 9 election and have written to Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, to ask for a delay to Brexit to hold it. In a letter, the Scottish National ...

Scotland attempted to block a Rugby World Cup misconduct charge on Wednesday, questioning whether the action was "appropriate" following its comments about a deadly typhoon. World Rugby has taken Scotland to a disputes panel over what it called "disappointing" remarks before its final pool match ...

Japan's players allowed themselves a moment of satisfaction after beating Scotland to reach the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday, but warned their next opponent, South Africa: "we're not finished yet." "We're not packing our bags and saying 'that's enough,'" said ...

Japan defeated Scotland for the first time in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. But that may have been the team's most minor accomplishment at International Stadium Yokohama. Much more importantly, the Brave Blossoms are taking their fans to new territory: the knockout stage. Many in attendance ...

Japan beat Scotland 28-21 on Sunday night to claim a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever, winning Pool A with a perfect record of four wins from four. In a game that was only given the green light to ...

Our live coverage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, in which Japan faced Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama, in their final Pool A game.

The Japan vs. Scotland clash in Yokohama was always one of the most talked about fixtures when the draw for the Rugby World Cup was made in Kyoto in 2017. And so it has proved, though sadly not always for the reasons most were hoping ...

World Rugby slammed Scotland over a "disappointing" threat of legal action on Friday as tempers flared over fears their pivotal game with World Cup hosts Japan will be cancelled because of a typhoon. After Japan coach Jamie Joseph had also lashed out at Scotland's warning, ...

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Friday blasted suggestions his team is running scared ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup showdown against Scotland, insisting the Brave Blossoms are ready to prove they belong in the quarterfinals if the typhoon-threatened match goes ahead. Japan is preparing ...