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Who were the first Africans at the Olympics? The disturbing story of two 1904 marathon runners

Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and white supremacy that characterised the Olympics in its early days.

The Conversation

Duhan van der Merwe equals try-scoring record as Scotland beat the USA

USA 7-42 Scotland: Hooker Ewan Ashman capitalised on a series of rolling mauls to score a hat-trick in Washington DC

The Independent UK

Calvinia review – jarringly nostalgic look at a South African childhood

Ran der Merwe’s documentary returns the director to the Northern Cape where he grew up, but glosses over trauma and injustice

The Guardian - UK

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Duhan van der Merwe leads emerging trend of rugby’s wonder wings

Thrilling long-range efforts unquestionably enhance the sport’s appeal – there is no better sight in rugby union

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell weaves more magic for Scotland to raise roof at Murrayfield

The fly-half’s greatest strength was his ability to shrug off early mistakes during the latest Six Nations success against England

The Guardian - UK

Scotland 30-21 England: Six Nations player ratings from Murrayfield

Superb Duhan van der Merwe leads hosts to victory despite valiant efforts of Sam Underhill to inspire England

The Guardian - UK

Scotland 30-21 England: Duhan van der Merwe scores hat-trick in fourth straight Calcutta Cup win

Scots claim their fourth straight Six Nations win over the auld enemy at a raucous Murrayfield

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Scotland end England grand slam hopes with Van der Merwe hat-trick

Duhan van der Merwe scored three tries as Scotland ended England’s chances of a Six Nations grand slam with a 30-21 win in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield

The Guardian - UK

Altin Van der Merwe captures inaugural African Amateur Championship in playoff, earns spot in Open Championship

Talk about coming up clutch.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Scotland hold off storming Wales fightback for thrilling Cardiff victory

Scotland held on for a historic 27-26 win against a resurgent Wales who scored four tries unanswered in the second period in a Six Nations thriller

The Guardian - UK

Epic Wales comeback falls agonisingly short as Scotland cling on for Six Nations win

Scots come within a whisker of blowing a 27-0 lead as they win in Cardiff for the first time since 2002

Evening Standard

New Edinburgh contract 'no-brainer' says Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe has played in France and England and could command lucrative offers from far and wide. But after signing a one-year contract…

The National (Scotland)

What makes list of top highlights for Scottish sport in 2023?

Scotland beating Spain at Hampden en route to Euros qualification. Josh Kerr claiming gold in Budapest. Here are the highlights of a year in…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh 34 Castres 21: Challenge Cup Pool Three blown wide open

Edinburgh blew Pool Three of the Challenge Cup wide open as they held on to secure a five-points-to-nil victory against Castres.

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Kinghorn 'disappointed' after final Edinburgh home game ends in defeat to Benetton

Blair Kinghorn was left "disappointed" after his final Edinburgh home match ended in a defeat to Benetton.

The National (Scotland)

'It's all luck!' - Scotland star Duhan van der Merwe on winning Try of the Year

Duhan van der Merwe believes fortune, not physique or finesse, played the biggest role in International Men's Try of the Year moment.

The Hindu

Shreyas is the backbone of India’s middle order, says Rahul Dravid

India's Iyer is middle-order backbone: Dravid. Iyer's 128* in WC win vs Netherlands cements his role as India's middle-order backbone. Dravid praises Iyer's calm temperament & ability to perform under pressure. Van der Merwe: India well-balanced, tough to beat in semis vs NZ. Netherlands miss out on 2025 CT, but…

The National (Scotland)

Ben Healy's last gasp drop-kick hands Edinburgh dramatic win over Connacht

There was incredible late drama in Edinburgh as Ben Healy kicked a last-minute drop goal to secure an impressive win and end Connacht's unbeaten…

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The National (Scotland)

Van der Merwe hands Edinburgh boost for Leinster clash but Boffeli still absent

Edinburgh will be boosted by the return of two key Scotland internationals against Leinster but Argentina star Emiliano Boffelli remains unavailable.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh secure maiden Lions scalp as Ewan Ashman hero on debut

Ewan Ashman scored 14 minutes into his Edinburgh debut to seal their first-ever win over the Lions to make it two wins from two in the URC.

The Hindu

AUS vs NED | Maxwell puts on a big show, rips the Netherlands apart

Australia's batting might on full display as Warner & Maxwell bludgeon their way to centuries. Warner's 92-ball 104 & Maxwell's 40-ball 106 power Aus to 399/8 vs Netherlands

The National (Scotland)

James Lowe relishing battle on the wing against Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe

Saturday’s clash at the Stade de France will decide who reaches the quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Four-try Darcy Graham helps Scotland thrash Romania and set up Ireland showdown

Scotland 84-0 Romania: The Scots will face Ireland in Paris next week with a place in the quarter-finals at stake

The National (Scotland)

Darcy Graham on keeping Duhan van der Merwe on his toes

The winger came off the bench on Sunday to take his international try tally to 20 in 37 matches.

The Independent UK

Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record

The pair have developed into two of the most dangerous wings in world rugby and are aiming to showcase their finishing ability on the biggest stage.

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