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Tennis: Andy Murray searching for best man as coach

Andy Murray, the British No 1, is determined to take his time in selecting a coach who can take him to grand-slam glory, but at the moment he has more pressing matters on his mind. Over the coming days, Andy Murray has some serious thinking to do, and it ... Read >

Andy Irvine made new chairman of Celtic Rugby

Former Scotland and Lions full-back Andy Irvine has been appointed as the new chairman of Celtic Rugby as part of a major overhaul of the Magners League’s governing body. Irvine will act as a non-voting chairman at the head of an eight-man board of dire... Read >

Scotland's Andy Irvine to become the first independent chairman of the Magners League

Andy Irvine, the former international full-back who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players Scotland has ever produced, is to become the first independent chairman of Celtic Rugby, the body which organises and runs the Magners League. Irvine... Read >

Edinburgh to face Scotland's Dan Parks as Magners League season kicks off

As nice as it can sometimes be to meet up with familiar faces at the start of a new term, Edinburgh players might struggle to summon much enthusiasm for a reunion with Dan Parks as they look ahead to their match against Cardiff on Saturday. It was Parks... Read >

Autumn Internationals: Kevin Sinfield attempts to strike gold for Leeds Rhinos

Ten years ago Kevin Sinfield would have been forgiven for fearing he would never strike gold, but a chance meeting with Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley set the wheels in motion for the Leeds Rhinos captain to try to get his hands on precious metal at We... Read >

Colin Montgomerie happy as Padraig Harrington in contention at Barclays

When Colin Montgomerie heard the news that Padraig Harrington had moved into contention at the Barclays in New York, Europe's Ryder Cup captain nodded his approval like a gnarly prophet who has long known a thing or two about destiny. The jacket is now al... Read >