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  • [ 5 February 2023 ] U18s 1872 Cup: Edinburgh edge out Glasgow in tight contest Match Reports
  • [ 5 February 2023 ] Scottish Cup: Musselburgh overcome mid-match wobble to despatch Highland Clubland
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Edinburgh retained the 1872 Cup at under-18 level with win over Glasgow at The DAM Health Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Image courtesy: Edinburgh Twitter
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U18s 1872 Cup: Edinburgh edge out Glasgow in tight contest

5 February 2023 1

High level of skill and physicality bodes well for Six Nations Festival in Ireland in April …

Musselburgh booked their place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a home win over Highland. Image: John Durham

Scottish Cup: Musselburgh overcome mid-match wobble to despatch Highland

5 February 2023 2
Calum Renwick bursts through Jed's defence to score Hawick's second try. Image: Malcolm Grant

Scottish Cup: Hawick eye success on two fronts after home win over Jed-Forest

5 February 2023 0
Heriot's Blues got the better of Biggar at Hartree Mill. Image: Snapper Elliot

Scottish Cup: Heriot’s Blues recapture that winning feeling against Biggar

5 February 2023 0
Stirling County got the better of Aberdeen Grammar at Rubislaw. Image: Howard Moles

Scottish Cup: Stirling County pick up morale-boosting win over Aberdeen Grammar

5 February 2023 0
Glasgow Hawks eventually triumphed after extra time versus Gala. Image: Rob Gray

Scottish Cup: Glasgow Hawks edge out Gala at end of tense tussle

5 February 2023 0
Duhan van der Merwe scores Scotland's winning try versus England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

England v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

4 February 2023 12

Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell and George Turner are top rated on another red letter day for Scotland at Twickenham …

Scotland have now lifted the Calcutta Cup three years open the bounce. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

6N: England v Scotland reaction: ‘You ain’t seen nothing yet,’ promises Townsend and Ritchie

4 February 2023 3

Calcutta Cup win must be a stepping-stone rather than an end in itself …

Duhan van der Merwe scored twice in Scotland's sensational win over England at Twickenham. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

6N: super Scotland make it three on the bounce against England

4 February 2023 41

Duhan van der Merwe scores two tries and Ben White dots down once in Twickenham success …

Currie Chieftains came out on top against Marr at Malleny Park. Image: Ian Gidney.

Premiership: Currie Chieftains book home play-off and leave Marr hanging

4 February 2023 3

Fullarton men must no rely on Selkirk slipping up …

Action from Gala versus Glasgow Hawks at Netherdale. Image: Rob Gray

Scottish Cup and Premiership results for Saturday 4th February

4 February 2023 0

Stirling County, Heriot’s Blues, Glasgow Hawks, Hawick and Musselburgh progress to last 16 of Cup, and Currie Chieftains secure a home play-off …

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  • Duhan van der Merwe scores Scotland's winning try versus England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

    Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell and George Turner are top rated on another red letter day for Scotland at Twickenham England v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

    4 February 2023 12
    Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell and George Turner are ...
  • Scotland have now lifted the Calcutta Cup three years open the bounce. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    6N: England v Scotland reaction: ‘You ain’t seen nothing yet,’ promises Townsend and Ritchie
    4 February 2023 3
  • Duhan van der Merwe scored twice in Scotland's sensational win over England at Twickenham. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    6N: super Scotland make it three on the bounce against England
    4 February 2023 41

#Premiership

  • Musselburgh booked their place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a home win over Highland. Image: John Durham

    Penalty try to the hosts early in second half leaves underdogs with two much of a mountain to climb Scottish Cup: Musselburgh overcome mid-match wobble to despatch Highland

    5 February 2023 2
    Penalty try to the hosts early in second half leaves ...
  • Calum Renwick bursts through Jed's defence to score Hawick's second try. Image: Malcolm Grant
    Scottish Cup: Hawick eye success on two fronts after home win over Jed-Forest
    5 February 2023 0
  • Heriot's Blues got the better of Biggar at Hartree Mill. Image: Snapper Elliot
    Scottish Cup: Heriot’s Blues recapture that winning feeling against Biggar
    5 February 2023 0

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  • Glen Tippett is to move on from the general Manager role with Ayrshire Bulls to become Head of Commercial for Glasgow Warriors in March. Image: George McMillan

    New Zealander has been a big character around Millbrae as a player and coach for over two decades, and General Manager of the Bulls since 2019 Glen Tippett leaves Ayrshire Bulls to take up commercial role with Glasgow Warriors

    31 January 2023 1
    New Zealander has been a big character around Millbrae as a player and coach for over two decades, and General Manager of the Bulls since 2019 …
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    Super6: Stevie Scott appointed head coach at Watsonians
    10 January 2023 1
  • Alan Tait has been unveiled as the Southern Knights Super6 team's new head coach. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Alan Tait unveiled as new Southern Knights head coach
    9 January 2023 8

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  • Glen Tippett is to move on from the general Manager role with Ayrshire Bulls to become Head of Commercial for Glasgow Warriors in March. Image: George McMillan

    New Zealander has been a big character around Millbrae as a player and coach for over two decades, and General Manager of the Bulls since 2019 Glen Tippett leaves Ayrshire Bulls to take up commercial role with Glasgow Warriors

    31 January 2023 1
    New Zealander has been a big character around Millbrae as ...
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    28 January 2023 14
  • Stafford McDowall scored a try and led by example for Glasgow Warriors versus Dragons. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Dragons v Glasgow: Warriors extend unbeaten streak to nine games
    28 January 2023 17

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  • Musselburgh booked their place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a home win over Highland. Image: John Durham

    Penalty try to the hosts early in second half leaves underdogs with two much of a mountain to climb Scottish Cup: Musselburgh overcome mid-match wobble to despatch Highland

    5 February 2023 2
    Penalty try to the hosts early in second half leaves ...
  • Heriot's Blues got the better of Biggar at Hartree Mill. Image: Snapper Elliot
    Scottish Cup: Heriot’s Blues recapture that winning feeling against Biggar
    5 February 2023 0
  • Stirling County got the better of Aberdeen Grammar at Rubislaw. Image: Howard Moles
    Scottish Cup: Stirling County pick up morale-boosting win over Aberdeen Grammar
    5 February 2023 0

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    8 September 2022 27
    A decision has not yet been made about Edinburgh’s pre-season ...
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    2 September 2022 21
  • Glasgow Hawks versus Jed-Forest. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Updated: Clubs given option to postpone this weekend’s matches
    4 January 2022 1
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