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Month: October 2022

Jack Dempsey wants to repay Scottish rugby after resurrecting his career at Glasgow Warriors. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Jack Dempsey ready to repay Scottish rugby for resurrecting his career

31 October 2022 David Barnes 5

“The way the city and country have accepted me has just re-lit that fire inside me.” …

Eric Davey is one of 10 Glasgow Hawks players in the Glasgow Warriors Under-19s squad. Image: Bob Coats
Edinburgh Rugby

Squads for Under-19 1872 Cup clash announced

31 October 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Squads for Under-19 1872 Cup clash announced

Youngsters will hope to push their case for selection to Scotland’s Under-20s programme this season …

Watsonians beat Ayrshire Bulls in extra time to claim the 2022 Super6 Championship. Image: Graham Gaw
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 Final: Watsonians claim Championship after epic battle versus Ayrshire Bulls

30 October 2022 David Barnes 6

Three unanswered tries in extra-time mean final score-line doesn’t reflect the tightness of the contest …

Scotland stan-off Blair Kinghorn is consoled by George Horne after his late penalty miss versus Australia. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Autumn Test Series: Five takeaways from this weekend’s action (29th October)

30 October 2022 Iain Morrison 36

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Marshall Sykes was a key player for Edinburgh as they won in Cardiff. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Cardiff v Edinburgh: Marshall law produces valuable victory for visitors

30 October 2022 Stuart Bathgate 3

Mike Blair’s team thought on their feet to produce an inspired second-half fightback at the Arms Park in the last URC match before the break …

Scotland loose-head Pierre Schoeman is tackled by James Slipper of Australia. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Australia: Scotland player ratings

30 October 2022 David Barnes 24

If you don’t take you chances in Test match rugby then you are not going to win games …

Musselburgh picked up their first win of this Premiership campaign at home to Marr. Image: John Durham
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Premiership: Musselburgh stun Marr with morale-boosting first win of season

29 October 2022 Stephen Brunsdon Comments Off on Premiership: Musselburgh stun Marr with morale-boosting first win of season

Last season’s Champions have now lost four on the trot …

Glasgow Hawks returned to winning ways against Heriot's Blues at Goldenacre. Image: Bob Coats
Clubland

Premiership: Glasgow Hawks return to winning ways by outlasting Heriot’s

29 October 2022 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Premiership: Glasgow Hawks return to winning ways by outlasting Heriot’s

Heriot’s Blues 19 Glasgow Hawks 41 GARY HEATLY @ Goldenacre AFTER  a slow start, Glasgow Hawks fought back from 19-7 down to eventually hit their straps and defeat Heriot’s Blues with a bonus point. Heriot’s …

Ollie Smith scores Scotland's opening try against Australia. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Australia: late heartache for hosts in Autumn Series opener

29 October 2022 David Barnes 51

Blair Kinghorn’s late penalty to win it floats to the left of the posts …

Currie Chieftains head coach Mark Cairns praised his team' second half performance against Jed-Forest. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Premiership: Currie Chieftains prevail over defiant Jed-Forest

29 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

Visitors have to dig deep in second half to get positive result …

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