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Month: October 2021

The month ended with Scotland picking up big win over Tonga at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: October 2021

31 October 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: October 2021

Colin Renton provides his monthly round-up of some of rugby stories from around the world which may have passed you by …

Stuart Graham on the charge for Hawick versus Marr. Image: Bill McBurnie
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership: The Sunday Summary (for Saturday 30th October)

31 October 2021 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Premiership: The Sunday Summary (for Saturday 30th October)

Hawick’s home win over Marr allows Currie Chieftains to jump to top of table, while Selkirk triumphed in basement battle against Aberdeen Grammar …

George Turner scored the seventh of Scotland's 10 tries. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Tonga reaction: Townsend encouraged but step-up required for Australia challenge

31 October 2021 David Barnes 14

Head coach identified defence and discipline as two key areas to improve on …

Kyle Steyn wrote his own chapter in Scottish rugby history with four tries against Tonga at Murrayfield ysterday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Tonga reaction: Kyle Steyn ‘humbled’ by historic achievement

30 October 2021 David Barnes 9

Winger has become the first Scotland player ever to score four tries in a single Test match at Murrayfield …

Hawick No8 Jae Linton takes the age to Marr. Image: Malcolm Grant
Clubland

Premiership: Hawick knock Marr off top of the table with committed performance

30 October 2021 Alan Lorimer 4

Borderers had to hold on during a tense finale but did enough to deserve win which reinforced their own championship credentials …

Selkirk Skipper Ewan MacDougall carries the ball against Aberdeen Grammar. Image: Grant Kinghorn
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership: Selkirk pick up valuable, morale-boosting bonus-point win over Aberdeen Grammar

30 October 2021 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Premiership: Selkirk pick up valuable, morale-boosting bonus-point win over Aberdeen Grammar

Scott Wight’s side shake of the shackles from a tough start to the season with dominant performance …

Edinburgh Accies edged a valuable win over play-off rivals Glasgow Hawks at Raeburn Place. Image: John Wright
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Premiership: Edinburgh Accies down Glasgow Hawks in battle of all-out attack

30 October 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on Premiership: Edinburgh Accies down Glasgow Hawks in battle of all-out attack

Hosts edge a gripping battle over play-off rivals to pick up five valuable Premiership points and retain the Bill McLaren Shield …

Currie Chieftains hammered Musselburgh at Malleny Park. Image: Ian Gidney
Clubland

Premiership: Currie Chieftains hammer Musselburgh to go top

30 October 2021 Iain Morrison Comments Off on Premiership: Currie Chieftains hammer Musselburgh to go top

Malleny Park men are too hot to handle in big home win, but beaten head coach Graeme Paterson focusses on the positives …

Kyle Steyn celebrates one of his four tries with Scotland team-mates. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Tonga: Kyle Steyn stars as hosts launch Autumn series with big win

30 October 2021 David Barnes 7

Winger scores four of his team’s 10 tries with fellow winger Rufus McLean also impressing on debut …

Southern Knights defeated Newcastle Falcons in the Doddie Club Trophy. Image: Bill McBurnie
Edinburgh Rugby

Southern Knights beat Newcastle Falcons to claim Doddie Club Trophy

29 October 2021 David Barnes 2

Semi-pro Super6 players show up well in impressive win in Doddie Club Trophy …

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