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Month: January 2023

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Zander Fagerson “in shape of his life”, says John Dalziel

31 January 2023 Stuart Bathgate 3

National assistant coach also gives very positive updates on Stuart Hogg, Duhan van der Merwe and Hamish Watson …

Fraser Renwick of Hawick is selected at hooker in this week's Premiership Dream Team. Image: Malcolm Grant
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Premiership Dream Team for weekend of 28th January

31 January 2023 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Premiership Dream Team for weekend of 28th January

Musselburgh are well represented after an important win at home against Jed-Forest …

Could Byron McGuigan end up playing for Namibia at the World Cup later this year? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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That was the month that was: January 2023

31 January 2023 Colin Renton 2

Byron McGuigan eyes Namibia switch, Adam Ashe heads back to the States and Liberton Ladies find a new home …

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
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Glen Tippett leaves Ayrshire Bulls to take up commercial role with Glasgow Warriors

31 January 2023 David Barnes 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 …

Siobhan Cattigan wad capped 19 times by Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Cattigan family direct a forceful reminder at Scottish Rugby

30 January 2023 David Barnes 13

Failure to meet or openly address issue is “an insult to her memory and heartbreakingly painful” …

Colin Sturgeon of Marr leads the way in race for the Premiership Golden Boot. Image: Kevin Quinn
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2022-23 Premiership Leaderboard – after 17ish rounds

30 January 2023 David Barnes 1

Marr’s Colin Sturgeon leads the way in race to win Premiership’s golden boot award, while Craig Robertson of Heriot’s Blues is top try-scorer …

West of Scotland emerged as winners from a thrilling contest versus Orkney at Burnbrae last weekend. Image courtesy: West of ScotlandImage courtesy: West of Scotland
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‘For want of a kicking tee, a game was lost’: Orkney push West of Scotland all the way

30 January 2023 Jack Nixon 8

Well travelled islanders pushed National Three promotion-chasers all the way …

Ben Johnston on the charge for Marr versus Glasgow Hawks. Image: Jon Pearce
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Talking points from this weekend’s Tennent’s Premiership (28th January)

29 January 2023 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Talking points from this weekend’s Tennent’s Premiership (28th January)

Musselburgh’s bonus point win against Jed-Forest keeps relegation dog fight interesting, while Selkirk slip-up in play-off race …

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URC: Edinburgh fightback falls just short against Sharks

28 January 2023 Stuart Bathgate 14

Narrow win for South Africans has taken them ahead of Mike Blair’s team and into top half of URC table …

Stafford McDowall scored a try and led by example for Glasgow Warriors versus Dragons. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Dragons v Glasgow: Warriors extend unbeaten streak to nine games

28 January 2023 David Barnes 17

Stafford McDowall and Fraser Brown impress for Franco Smith’s side …

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