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Boroughmuir defeated Peebles Colts in the final of the National Youth U18 Cup. Image: Scottish Rugby / SNS
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National Youth Boys’ U18 Cup final: Boroughmuir defeat Peebles Colts to make it three in a row

26 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 7

Boroughmuir 22 Peebles Colts 5 ALAN LORIMER @BT Murrayfield   BOROUGHMUIR confirmed themselves as the dominant under-18 club side this season after adding the National Youth U18 Cup accolade to their top finish in the …

GHA were convincing winners against Ellon in the National Youth Cup U16 Final. Image: Colin Robinson
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National Youth Boys’ U16 Cup final: GHA streak to victory over new kids on the block Ellon

26 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 22

GHA  74 Ellon 24 ALAN LORIMER @ BT Murrayfield GHA showed why they had been the dominant force in the National Conference at under-16 level by retaining the National Youth Cup at this age-grade with …

Stirling County defeated Edinburgh Harlequins in the National Cup Final. Image: Bryan Robertson
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National Youth Girls’ Cup and Shield finals: Stirling County too strong for Edinburgh Harlequins

26 March 2023 David Barnes 3

Bagar triumph in under-16s final …

Ollie Furness could be a key man for Peebles Colts in the National Youth League under-18s Cup Final against Boroughmuir at Murrayfield. Image: Peebles Colts
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Youth Cup Final preview – Boroughmuir and Peebles Colts clash in boys’ under-18s final

24 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 3

Edinburgh Harlequins face Stirling County in the Girls’ under-18s Cup Final …

Boroughmuir and Stirling County both currently compete in the inspiresport Boys National Youth Conference. Image: Steve Langmead
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Scottish Rugby announce changes to boys’ Schools and Youth season structure

24 March 2023 David Barnes 5

National club league at under-15, under-16 and under-18 levels to be expanded to two divisions involving 12 teams in total …

Isaac Coates of Merchiston Castle School is in the 26-player Scotland Under-18s squad which has been named ahead of Sunday's clash against Wales.
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Squad announced for Scotland Under-18s clash versus Wales on Sunday

16 March 2023 David Barnes 1

Match in Swansea is part of build-up to U18 Men’s Six Nations festival in Dublin next month …

Peebles Colts defeated Morpeth to claim the Borders Semi Junior League title. Image courtesy: Peebles Colts
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Peebles win the Borders Semi Junior League for the first time

9 March 2023 David Barnes 0

Gytes outfit clinch title with win over nearest challengers Morpeth …

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Scotland Under-18 and Under-16 hopefuls offered opportunity to shine

5 March 2023 David Barnes 5

Scotland Under-18s Reds and Blues face welsh opponents at DAM Health Stadium this afternoon while U16 FOSROC Academy festival is at Bridgehaugh …

Edinburgh retained the 1872 Cup at under-18 level with win over Glasgow at The DAM Health Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Image courtesy: Edinburgh Twitter
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U18s 1872 Cup: Edinburgh edge out Glasgow in tight contest

5 February 2023 Alan Lorimer 4

High level of skill and physicality bodes well for Six Nations Festival in Ireland in April …

Gav Scott (Director of Rugby Development), Stuart Corsar (Scottish Rugby Performance Coach), Elliann Clarke & Murphy Walker (Scotland International front-row players), Sinclair Patience (Scottish Rugby Game Development Manager) and Lindsey Smith (Scottish Rugby Regional Manager) help launch Scottish Rugby's new 'Scrum School' initiative. Image courtesy: Scottish Rugby/SNS
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Scottish Rugby hopes to tackle front-row shortage with ‘Scrum School’ programme

18 January 2023 David Barnes 2

Workshops, online support, summer camps and a digital campaign will promote the benefits of playing prop or hooker …

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