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Month: July 2021

South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Springboks v Lions II: long way back for tourists after second half hammering

31 July 2021 David Barnes 15

Hosts scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to square the Test series and set up a winner-takes-all decider next Saturday …

Stirling County’s Grant Hughes on his way to the try-line. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Match Reports

Stirling County v Southern Knights: spoils shared in great advert for summer rugby

31 July 2021 Colin Renton 1

Both sets of coaches were encouraged by the way their respective team’s kicked off the 2021 Super6 season …

Watsonians led the way in season one of super6 but they did come a cropped at Millbrae. Image: Graham Gaw
Ayrshire Bulls

Ayrshire Bulls v Watsonians: visitors still have a point to prove, says Pringle

31 July 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Ayrshire Bulls v Watsonians: visitors still have a point to prove, says Pringle

Last season’s front-runners face treacherous trip to Millbrae in opening match of 2021 Super6 season …

Boroughmuir Bears celebrate their dramatic victory over Heriot's. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Boroughmuir Bears

Boroughmuir Bears v Heriot’s: dramatic home win as Super6 returns

31 July 2021 David Barnes 2

Injury-time Bruce Houston conversion to tie the match hits the woodwork …

Stirling County kick-off their season at home to Southern Knights on Saturday afternoon. Image: Bryan Robertson
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Stirling County v Southern Knights: fast start key for Cairns and Chrystie

30 July 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Stirling County v Southern Knights: fast start key for Cairns and Chrystie

Both sides struggled to get into their stride last season which left them playing catch-up …

Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 Friday night games to be shown live on BBC website and iPlayer

29 July 2021 David Barnes 14

This weekend’s Super6 clashes between Boroughmuir Bears and Heriot’s at Meggetland will start the schedule of 10 matches being shown by the public broadcaster …

Boroughmuir Bears and Heriot's will lead the way tomorrow [Friday] night as Super6 finally returns. Image: Steve Langmead
Boroughmuir Bears

Boroughmuir Bears v Heriot’s: Super6 returns with inter-city derby clash

29 July 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Boroughmuir Bears v Heriot’s: Super6 returns with inter-city derby clash

Continuity is key for both head coaches but sprinkling of new faces will be desperate to make their mark …

Murrayfield will host Tonga at Murrayfield on 30th October. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland to play fourth Autumn Test against Tonga at Murrayfield

29 July 2021 David Barnes 5

Gregor Townsend’s side will also play Australia, South Africa and Japan in an extended Autumn series …

Rassie Erasmus during his extraordinary 62 minute monologue to camera airing various gripes about how the first Springbok versus Lions Test was officiated
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Rassie Erasmus ups the stakes in war of words over match officiating

29 July 2021 David Barnes 9

South Africa Director of Rugby claims that his players were not shown the same respect as the Lions by officials during first Test …

Super6 will emerge from Covid-hibernation this weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Sean Lineen backs Super6 to make the most of summer rugby

28 July 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Sean Lineen backs Super6 to make the most of summer rugby

Scottish Rugby’s ‘On-Field Lead’ for the league says he has been impressed with how the franchise coaches have coped with the long lay-off caused by Covid …

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