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Franco Smith's 'dad joke' will keep Glasgow Warriors focussed, says No 8 Jack Dempsey Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Franco Smith’s ‘dad joke’ can be the key to success for Warriors against Munster, says Jack Dempsey

30 April 2023 David Barnes 3

Players will be better prepared for URC play-off clash after being rattled in the first half of Challenge Cup semi-final against Scarlets …

Brian Alainu’uese is expected to be one of the familiar faces in Toulon's squad for Challenge Cup Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors’ Challenge Cup Final opponents confirmed

30 April 2023 David Barnes 7

Former Warriors second-row Brian Alainu’uese expected to be in Toulon’s match-day squad for showcase event …

Francesca McGhie scores for Scotland against Ireland. Image: Craig Watson.
International Women

TikTok Women’s 6N: superb Scotland sign off on a high with big win over Ireland

29 April 2023 Stuart Bathgate 13

Scotland 36 Ireland 10 STUART BATHGATE @ The DAM Health Stadium A CLASSIC combination of inspiration and perspiration saw Scotland round off their Six Nations campaign on a high with a six-try victory over  Wooden Spoon winners …

Blair Macpherson led from the front as Ayrshire Bulls returned to winning ways against Southern Knights at the Greenyards. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super Series Sprint: Ayrshire Bulls beat Southern Knights to go top of table

29 April 2023 Alan Lorimer 24

Borderers need to be more consistent over 80 minutes in order to break their duck …

Glasgow Warriors defeated Scarlets to book a place in the Challenge Cup Final in Dublin on 19th May. . Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Scarlets v Glasgow: Warriors overcome jitters to book place in Challenge Cup Final

29 April 2023 David Barnes 17

Four second half tries and some resolute defence saw visitors win comfortably in the end …

Heriot's got the better of Boroughmuir at Meggetland. Image: Steve Langmead
Boroughmuir Bears

Super Series Sprint: Heriot’s fend off Boroughmuir Bears fightback

29 April 2023 Colin Renton 3

Hosts fail to turn second half pressure into suchificent points to pick up win over capital city rivals …

Kelso host round seven of the Kings of the Sevens series with Earlston celebrating 100 years at the Hague on Sunday. Image: Gavin Horsburgh/Kelso RFC
Kelso RFC

Kelso and Earlston lay on double-header as Kings of Sevens series hots up

28 April 2023 Gary Heatly 0

Melrose currently lead the way but chasing pack are within touching distance with four tournaments left to play …

Watsonians returned to winning ways against Stirling Wolves at Bridgehaugh. Image: Bryan Robertson
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Super Series Sprint: Stirling Wolves shoot themselves in foot as Watsonians climb to second

28 April 2023 Lewis Stuart 0

Visiting head coach Stevie Scott praises his depleted team’s fighting spirit …

Blair Macpherson will lead Ayrshire Bulls against Southern Knights at the Greenyards in Saturday's 5pm game. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super Series Sprint round four preview: Bears, Heriot’s, Knights and Bulls provide the Saturday action

28 April 2023 David Barnes 9

Boroughmuir Bears host Heriot’s and Southern Knights host Ayrshire Bulls …

Dan Gamble has joined Southern Knights
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Dan Gamble signs for Southern Knights

28 April 2023 David Barnes 1

Former age-grade internationalists says he is looking forward to playing back in his native Borders …

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