by Ewan Coleman With the rugby World Cup entering the semi final stage, there is excitement building as we near the end of the tournament, however another exciting version of the sport […]
Meet Scotland’s only wheelchair rugby team
Who are the Caledonian Crushers?
By Sean Boyle Caledonian Crushers Wheelchair Rugby Club is based in Glasgow with players from all over Scotland as they are the only team in the country, they were established in 2010. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Spartans winger Cammy Russell talks about his side’s start to the SPFL season
by Adam Kennedy Getting promoted, regardless of whichever division your club is in, is one of football’s ultimate highs. A whole host of effort, both physically and mentally, the final day of […]
Caledonian Crushers – Scotland’s Only Wheelchair Rugby Team
By Kieran Gallagher The Caledonian Crushers are Scotland’s only wheelchair rugby team, who compete all over the UK and currently play in the sport’s second division. Despite the immense pride the players […]
Caledonian Crushers in action
By Anna Konovalenko Photo by Anna Konovalenko Wheelchair Rugby was first designed in Canada in 1977, however, it’s just 30 years later the sport made its debut at the Paralympics in Sydney […]
Jubilation, heartbreak and history – 150 years of the Scottish Cup
By Euan Wood The famous Hampden steps have witnessed a plethora of spectacular sights over the years, with players leaving as legends, legacy’s immortalised and sequential captains borne aloft a trophy that […]
A Local football team opens its door to women and LGBTQ+ players as women’s football continues to rise in the UK.
Camp Hellcats started in 2021 during the Covid19-Pandemic with both women and non binary players participating in five a side matches. The Local team based in Glasgow’s South Side has given women […]
Is the cost of living crisis threatening charity shops?
By Anna Konovalenko Photo by Anna Konovalenko The living cost crisis greatly affects Scotland in almost all areas of life. As surprising as it may seem, charity shops also might be at […]
Scotland has been named amongst the hosts for EURO 2028 as the UK and Ireland win bid
By Sean Boyle The United Kingdom and Ireland have won the bid to host the UEFA European Championships in 2028 meaning the UK will host an international football tournament just 7 years […]
Leading the line: Football continues to inspire at Scottish Women and girls in sport week amid ‘concerning’ Scottish Government report
By Euan Wood The week-long Scottish Government initiative aimed to increase the visibility and participation of women and girls in sport whilst dedicating a central message of inclusivity to address gender inequalities […]
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