Chief executive Stewart Regan said the Scottish Football Association was "appalled by the scenes of disorder and the contemptible behaviour" after the William Hill Scottish Cup final.

Former Celtic striker George McCluskey has backed Aiden McGeady to torment Barcelona – after watching him do the same to Brazil.

Scotland’s justice secretary Kenny MacAskill today gave the green light for rugby fans to drink alcohol during this autumn’s IRB World Cup matches at Murrayfield.

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Bill Watson is confident negotiations with the Scottish Executive will lead to a successful relaxation of licensing laws inside Murrayfield.