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Articles by Jack Nixon

About Jack Nixon
Jack is a Borderer, born in Langholm, and a graduate of Moray House College of Education in Edinburgh. He was a founder member of Livingston Rugby Club in 1968 and has been rugby correspondent for the Aberdeen Press and Journal since 1997. He has been going to Murrayfield man and boy since 1954!
Stirling County got the better of Aberdeen Grammar at Rubislaw. Image: Howard Moles
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Scottish Cup: Stirling County pick up morale-boosting win over Aberdeen Grammar

5 February 2023 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Scottish Cup: Stirling County pick up morale-boosting win over Aberdeen Grammar

Both teams take advantage of break from National One relegation battle to produce an entertaining spectacle …

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
Clubland

‘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 …

A bumper crowd watched Aberdeen Exiles defeat Aberdeen Select in the traditional Boxing Day game at Rubislaw. Image courtesy: Dyce RFC
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Aberdeen Exiles match a focal point for change 

27 December 2022 Jack Nixon 3

Jack Nixon hears from some of the city’s leading rugby lights who all agree that greater co-operation is required …

Aberdeen Grammar came out on top the last time they met Highland in the National League Cup Final in April 2019. Image: Bryan Robertson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Aberdeen Grammar and Highland ready to renew acquaintances

17 November 2022 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Aberdeen Grammar and Highland ready to renew acquaintances

Last meeting between top two clubs in Caledonia Region was the National League Cup Final in April 2019 …

Aberdeen University Medics came out on top against Fraserburgh in Saturday's Caledonia North Division Three match.
Clubland

Aberdeen Medics and Fraserburgh offer pleasing glimpse into rugby’s soul

4 October 2022 Jack Nixon 12

Jack Nixon found himself at a loose end in the Granite City on Saturday and was glad it gave him the opportunity to watch some action from Caledonia North Division Three …

Mike Gordon scores for highland versus Ayr during last season's National League One campaign. Image courtesy: Peter Martin/Highland RFC
Clubland

Highland aim to celebrate centenary in style

29 July 2022 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Highland aim to celebrate centenary in style

Head coach Dave Carson believes that there should be two promotion places up for grabs in National League One …

Aberdeen Grammar signed off on their stint in the Premiership with a morale-boosting win over Musselburgh at Rubislaw. Image: Howard Moles
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership: Aberdeen Grammar bow out with a flourish against Musselburgh

5 March 2022 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Premiership: Aberdeen Grammar bow out with a flourish against Musselburgh

No triumphant farewell for visiting head coach Graeme Paterson …

Garioch celebrate success in the National One play-off final against Stewartry Sirens. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Domestic

Garioch clinch promotion to Premiership with pulsating win over Stewartry Sirens

28 February 2022 Jack Nixon 4

Victory provides a much-needed boost to North East rugby in a tough season for the region …

Aberdeen Grammar picked up a morale-boosting win at home to Selkirk. Image: Howard Moles
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership: morale boosting victory for Aberdeen Grammar over Selkirk

19 February 2022 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Premiership: morale boosting victory for Aberdeen Grammar over Selkirk

Plenty of character on display at Rubislaw as the league’s bottom team went toe-to-toe …

DJ Innes carries for Currie Chieftains as Aberdeen Grammar are put to the sword at Rubislaw. Image: Howard Moles
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership: Currie Chieftains pile misery on stricken Aberdeen Grammar

22 January 2022 Jack Nixon 7

Gulf in class between the Premiership’s top and bottom side is ruthlessly exposed at Rubislaw …

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