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Articles by Eléna de Mello Hogarth

About Eléna de Mello Hogarth
Eléna began her career as a freelance writer in 2008 whilst still an undergraduate, covering sport and culture, and has an MA in TV fiction writing. She has been working in sports communications from grassroots to governing body level since 2011, and also trains young athletes in how to use social media to their advantage.
Footage of Stuart Hogg's try against Ireland during the 2016 Six Nations makes Elena's cut- would it be in your list of favourite YouTube clips?Image: Fotosport/Ryan Byrne
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The TOL’s guide to essential YouTube viewing during lockdown

20 April 2020 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on The TOL’s guide to essential YouTube viewing during lockdown

Regular contributor Eléna de Mello Hogarth picks out some of her favourite rugby related footage …

Currie Chieftains secured a convincing win over Glasgow Hawks. Image: Fraser Gaffney
Clubland

Currie Chieftains v Glasgow Hawks: Malleny men rediscover their mojo

18 January 2020 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on Currie Chieftains v Glasgow Hawks: Malleny men rediscover their mojo

After losing three matches on the bouce before Christmas, Mark Cairns’ men got back to winning ways with convincing win …

Bruce Sorbie
Clubland

Glasgow Hawks v Stirling County: composure key in rare away win

2 March 2019 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on Glasgow Hawks v Stirling County: composure key in rare away win

Bridgeghaugh men earn a bonus point win against their dogged hosts in treacherous conditions at boggy Balgray …

Pete McCallum
Ayr RFC

Ayr v Currie Chieftains: pack power proves decisive for Millbrae men

16 February 2019 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on Ayr v Currie Chieftains: pack power proves decisive for Millbrae men

Pete Murchie’s side take on old rivals Melrose at The Greenyards in Cup semi-final on 30th March …

Edinburgh Accies v Watsonians
Clubland

Edinburgh Accies v Watsonians: Raeburn Place men defy odds again

26 January 2019 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on Edinburgh Accies v Watsonians: Raeburn Place men defy odds again

Premiership strugglers continue to show the value of team spirit when battling against the odds …

Glasgow Hawks V Edinburgh Accies
Clubland

Glasgow Hawks v Edinburgh Accies: hosts take big step towards safety

19 January 2019 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on Glasgow Hawks v Edinburgh Accies: hosts take big step towards safety

Visitors are now nine points behind second bottom Hawick with just two games left in the Premiership season …

Melrose v Stirling
Clubland

Stirling County v Melrose: 14-men Borderers edge it

12 January 2019 Eléna de Mello Hogarth Comments Off on Stirling County v Melrose: 14-men Borderers edge it

James Head sees red but last season’s champions show their resilience by using set-back to galvanise their performance …

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