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Month: May 2023

Jack Nixon, with grandson Finn, had an emotional trip to Murrayfield for Silver Saturday. Image: Fiona Scott
Clubland

‘A fond farewell to Murrayfield, 69 years after my first visit’

9 May 2023 Jack Nixon 9

Jack Nixon made the trip from Aberdeen for Silver Saturday, some 69 years after his first visit to the national stadium …

Gregor Townsend has agreed a contract extension as Scotland head coach. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend agrees contract extension

9 May 2023 David Barnes 53

He has signed a deal which will run until at least April 2026 …

South will host Edinburgh at Netherdale in the first game of the revived Inter-District Championship. Image: Borders Rugby TV
Clubland

Hawick contingent ready to front-up again for South versus Edinburgh

8 May 2023 David Barnes 13

11 members of the Greens’ double-winning squad will play in Inter-District Championship curtain-raiser at Netherdale …

West of Scotland lifted the National Shield after defeating Cartha QP during Silver Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

10 takeaways from Silver Saturday

7 May 2023 The Offside Line Team 12

Hawick, Watsonians, Stewartry, Grangemouth, Kinloss Eagles, West of Scotland and Hillhead Jordanhill 2nd XV claim the spoils on club rugby’s big day …

Hawick beat Marr in the Scottish Cup Final at Murrayfield. Image: Rob Gray
Clubland

Silver Saturday: Hawick defeat Marr to claim league and cup double

6 May 2023 David Barnes 16

Stewartry defeat East Kilbride to claim Shield while Kinloss Eagles beat Panmure in Bowl Final …

No way through for Glasgow Warriors second-row Scott Cummings against Munster. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow v Munster: 14 man Warriors fall at first URC play-off hurdle

6 May 2023 David Barnes 30

Franco Smith’s side still have a chance at silverware in Challenge Cup final against Toulon in two weekends’ time …

Watsonians won the Sarah Beaney Cup after a dramatic final. image: Graham Gaw
Clubland

Sarah Beaney Cup Final: Watsonians come from behind to defeat Corstorphine Cougars

6 May 2023 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Sarah Beaney Cup Final: Watsonians come from behind to defeat Corstorphine Cougars

Hillhead Jordanhill 2nd XV, West of Scotland and Grangemouth also get their hands on silverware …

Marr and Hawick will meet in the Scottish Cup Final at Murrayfield tomorrow night. Image: Jon Pearce
Clubland

Silver Saturday preview: Marr stand in the way of Hawick’s double dream

5 May 2023 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Silver Saturday preview: Marr stand in the way of Hawick’s double dream

East Kilbride face Stewartry in Men’s Shield Final while Panmure and Kinloss Eagles meet in Bowl climax on international pitch at Murrayfield …

Corstorphine Cougars and Watsonians will meet in the Sarah Beaney Cup final at Murrayfield on Saturday afternoon. Image: Rugby People
Clubland

Silver Saturday preview: Cougars and Watsonians top of the bill in finale to busy season for women’s game

5 May 2023 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Silver Saturday preview: Cougars and Watsonians top of the bill in finale to busy season for women’s game

Four matches played in either the international bowl or at the DAM Health Stadium will showcase the domestic game …

Richie Gray returns Ian the second-row for Glasgow Warriors against Munster tomorrow night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow v Munster: Richie Gray returns for URC play-off quarter-final clash

5 May 2023 David Barnes 17

33-year-old set to make 100th appearance for the club after missing last weekend’s win over Scarlets through illness …

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