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Month: August 2021

Blair MacPherson scored a hat-trick in a big win for Ayrshire Bulls over Heriot's. Image: George McMillan
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6: Blair MacPherson claims hat-trick as Bulls hammer Heriot’s

28 August 2021 David Barnes 1

Millbrae men finish first half of Super6 season on a high with a six-tries-to-one victory …

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Super6: Watsonians recapture top spot with bonus-point win over Southern Knights

27 August 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on Super6: Watsonians recapture top spot with bonus-point win over Southern Knights

Fergus Pringle praised his team for the character shown in tough encuounter at Myreside …

The 2021-22 United Rugby Championship kicks-off on 24th September. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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United Rugby Championship fixture schedule finally unveiled

27 August 2021 David Barnes 3

Fans of both Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors frustrated by scarcity of Friday night matches …

Ayrshire Bulls entertain Heriot's tomorrow [Saturday] afternoon. image: George McMillan
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6: Ayrshire Bulls look to halt Heriot’s momentum

27 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6: Ayrshire Bulls look to halt Heriot’s momentum

Home head coach Pat MacArthur has made five personnel and one positional change after last weekend’s late loss to Stirling County …

Gavin Scott believes Scottish club rugby can bounce back strongly after Covid. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Gavin Scott believes Covid break can galvanise Scottish club rugby

26 August 2021 David Barnes 9

Recently appointed Director of Domestic Rugby has heard good feedback from the club game but admits that he doesn’t know if Hawick Harlequins situation will be repeated …

Southern Knights visit Myreside to take on Watsonians in a top-of-the-table clash tomorrow [Friday] night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6: Watsonians host Southern Knights in top-of-the-table clash

26 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6: Watsonians host Southern Knights in top-of-the-table clash

Myreside men keen to bounce back after first loss of the season against Heriot’s last weekend …

Hawick Harlequins reached the Scottish Shield Final in 2018. Image: Craig Watson
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Hawick Harlequins announce withdrawal from league rugby

26 August 2021 David Barnes 14

A shortage of player number post-pandemic has led to tough decision for 2018 East League One champions …

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‘We’ll be competitive in everything we do’: Al Kellock sees bright future for Glasgow

25 August 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on ‘We’ll be competitive in everything we do’: Al Kellock sees bright future for Glasgow

The Warriors’ managing director looks forward to the return of fans to Scotstoun – and back to last season’s trauma in Treviso …

Cammy Hutchinson has taken the long route to becoming a member of the Edinburgh squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Cameron Hutchison finally gets opportunity to fight for Edinburgh jersey

24 August 2021 David Barnes 3

Centre was ready to move onto the next chapter of his life after a miserable experience in France …

Tom Brown scored one good try for Boroughmuir Bears against Southern Knights and came close to getting another here. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 round four: TOL team-of-the-week

24 August 2021 David Barnes 2

Four players each from Heriot’s and Stirling County after excellent victories over Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls respectively …

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