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George Russell

Also known as: Russell · Russell Josephat · Finn Russell

Mercedes Formula One driver who secured pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint and won the sprint race on Saturday.

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Scotland defeats England 31-20 to end 12-match unbeaten run

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Scotland revived their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield, ending England's 12-match unbeaten run. Huw Jones scored two tries as Scotland built a 24-10 halftime lead, with England reduced to 14 men following Henry Arundell's red card.

15 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 February

  1. Scotland defeats England 31-20 to end 12-match unbeaten run

    Scotland revived their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield, ending England's 12-match unbeaten run. Huw Jones scored two tries as Scotland built a 24-10 halftime lead, with England reduced to 14 men following Henry Arundell's red card.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. Italy beats Scotland 18-15 in Six Nations rugby opener

    Italy defeated Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations opener in Rome on Saturday, leading throughout the match despite poor wet conditions. The result increases pressure on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend following a series of poor results.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 February

  1. Scotland drops Kinghorn, van der Merwe for Six Nations Italy test

    Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has left out top try-scorers Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham, plus fullback Blair Kinghorn, for Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome, instead selecting Tom Jordan at full-back and Glasgow wings Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie. Townsend said the three dropped players "have had some terrific games" but the new back three "deserve their starts given how well they've been playing."

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian

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