Scotland put in one of their best performances in years to match world champions South Africa for 70 minutes, said coach Gregor Townsend, who hailed his side’s fight and determination while he also rued some decisions against his side at Murrayfield.

Whereas Scotland beat Fiji last week in their first Autumn test, South Africa's last outing in the international arena was a dominant 48-7 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship on 28 September. "They haven't had that 80 minutes," Care added. "They are the best team in the world, but sometimes you need to get that game into your legs."

It was an error strewn performance from both teams, with Scotland trailing by four points going into the final 20, before the Boks pulled away at the end.

Communities across Scotland fell silent in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in conflicts across the world. In Edinburgh, First Minister John Swinney was joined by veterans and the city’s lord provost in laying a wreath at the stone of ...

Thousands of people across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire fell silent earlier to mark Remembrance Sunday. Organisers of an event in Goole in East Yorkshire said about 2,000 people attended, adding the event had grown each year.

Cities, towns and villages across the West Country fell silent this morning to mark Remembrance Sunday. Parades, church services and wreath laying ceremonies took place all over the region, with a two-minute silence held at 11:00 GMT.