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About Alan Lorimer
Scotland rugby correspondent for The Times for six years and subsequently contributed to Sunday Times, Daily and Sunday Telegraph, Scotsman, Herald, Scotland on Sunday, Sunday Herald and Reuters. Worked in Radio for BBC. Alan is Scottish rugby journalism's leading voice when it comes to youth and schools rugby.
Peebles booked their place in the last four of the U18 National Youth Cup with a big win over Mackie. Image: Peebles RFC
Match Reports

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: clubs book their place in National Cup semi-final

15 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 8

Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Peebles and West of Scotland all book their places in last four of U18 competition …

Fraser Renwick on the charge for Hawick versus Jed-Forest. Image: Malcom Grant
Clubland

Premiership: Hawick march on with Border derby win over Jed-Forest

12 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 2

A late Shawn Muir try secures the bonus-point win for the league leaders …

George Watson's got the better of Merchiston Castle last Saturday. Image courtesy: @GWC_Sport Twitter
Match Reports

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s claim Schools Conference title

9 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 2

Victories over Merchiston and Fettes during the last week see Myreside side finish campaign with 100 percent record …

Stirling County came out on top after battle in the mud at Millbrae. Image: Susie Hay
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

2 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

Stirling County defeated Ayr/Wellington 41-19 in National Youth Conference …

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 …

Peebles Colts defeated Tynedale 33-0. Image: Peebles Colts
Match Reports

Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Border Semi Junior League survive half-term disruption

26 October 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Border Semi Junior League survive half-term disruption

It is a tight contest for second qualification spot to the National Youth Cup alongside Peebles Colts …

Hawick beat Glasgow Hawks at Mansfield Park. Image: Malcolm Grant
Clubland

Premiership: Hawick beat Glasgow Hawks to go top of table

22 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 8

Andrew Mitchell claims a hat-trick of tries for Mansfield Park men …

Boroughmuir defeated last year's tournament winners, Seaford College, in the pool stage of the Merchiston Castle Rugby Festival last weekend. Image: Steve Langmead
Match Reports

Hosts and Boroughmuir impress as Merchiston Festival goes from strength to strength

19 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 5

George Watson’s College, Ayr and Peebles also gain valuable experience …

Stirling Wolves finished their Super6 Championship campaign with a win over Southern Knights at the Greenyards. Imaget: Rob Gray
Match Reports

Super6: Stirling Wolves finish season on high with comeback win over Southern Knights

15 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 12

Visitors were 19-0 down at the break but fought back to secure only their second win of the campaign …

Peebles Colts were 32-0 winners against Melrose Wasps in the Border Semi Junior League on Friday night. Image courtesy: Peebles RFC
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Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Peebles reap the benefit of growing player depth

12 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 7

Merchiston, George Watson’s, Boroughmuir, Peebles Colts and Ayr/Wellington to fly flag for Scotland at Merchiston National Schools Festival …

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