Australian-born Alex Masibaka, who plays for Angouleme in the second tier in France, is a shock call-up to Scotland's Six Nations squad.

Ireland called in help from England and France on Sunday as repair crews worked to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people after the most disruptive storm for years. More than 1 million people in Ireland,

Scotland have added five players to their Six Nations squad ahead of their opening fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, including Australia-born back row Alexander Masibaka after number eight Josh Bayliss dropped out with a groin injury.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has added five players to his injury-hit squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield, including Australia-born back-row forward Alexander Masibaka.

The back rower has sustained a groin injury and will require further assessment to determine the exact timescale for his return.

There are just over two weeks to go until Scotland’s latest bid to become Six Nations champions gets underway.

Jonny Gray was recalled to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations on Wednesday, almost two years since the second row's most recent Test appearance.

Barbara DiPoli, 53, a US Army veteran and former member of the Kansas Air National Guard, was identified as the woman who died while on an Air France flight home after celebrating her retirement

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations tournament after suffering a chest injury in a major blow to his side's title hopes.

Scotland have bolstered their squad with the addition of five players, including Pro D2 standout Alexander Masibaka.

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Jen Beattie has announced her retirement from football at the age of 33. Beattie, who was capped 143 times by Scotland, won five Women’s Super League titles and three Women’s FA Cups in a glittering career which also included periods in France, Australia and the United States.

THE BBC have announced their line-up for the Six Nations – and a new Match of the Day host will front the coverage. But a former England captain was axed for the upcoming tournament. Ireland