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Edinburgh Academical Football Club play in the Premiership in Scotland.

Formed in 1857 it is the oldest rugby club in Scotland pre-dating the formation of rugby and association rules in the 1860s.

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Club fixture schedule for 2022-23 season announced

21 June 2022 The Offside Line Team 3

Champions Marr kick-off their Premiership defence with a home match against Musselburgh …

Currie Chieftains took on Edinburgh Accies in glorious conditions at Malleny Park. Image: Ian Gidney
Clubland

Premiership play-off: clinical Currie Chieftains pushed hard by Edinburgh Accies

26 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 12

Table-toppers will host Marr at Malleny Park in next Saturday’s Grand Final …

Currie Chieftains host Edinburgh Accies in one of Saturday's two Premiership play-off semi-finals. Image: Ian Gidney
Clubland

Tennent’s Premiership play-offs preview – runners, riders and verdict

25 March 2022 Gary Heatly 2

Favourites Currie Chieftains host Edinburgh Accies, while Marr and Hawick will go head-to-head at Fullarton Park …

Hawick's Matty Carryer has been selected at hooker in The Offside Line's Dream team of the season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

The Offside Line’s Premiership Dream Team for season 2021-22

24 March 2022 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Offside Line’s Premiership Dream Team for season 2021-22

Having crunched the numbers, David Mcadam reveals who has made the cut and points to a few players who are unlucky to miss out …

Gregor Tait finished the season as the Premiership's top try-scorer. Image: John Durham
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership leaderboard –  THE FINAL RECKONING FOR 2021-22

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Gregor Tait of Musselburgh is the league’s top try-scorer with 12 while Hawick’s Kirk Ford wins the golden boot with 134 points …

Jamie Shedden's four tries for Marr versus Jed-Forest meant he was the first name noted down in this week's Dream Team selection meeting. Image: Kevin Quinn
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership Dream Team – for 5th March 2022

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Jamie Shedden’s four tries for Marr versus Jed-Forest made sure he was first name on the team-sheet …

Andrew McColm scores a try for Selkirk versus GHA. Image: Grant Kinghorn
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership: The Sunday Summary (for Saturday 5th March)

6 March 2022 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Premiership: The Sunday Summary (for Saturday 5th March)

Edinburgh Accies battle hard but can’t stop Currie Chieftains’ winning streak …

DJ Innes scored Currie Chieftains' third try against Edinburgh Accies. Image: Ian Gidney
Clubland

Premiership: Edinburgh Accies find encouragement in defeat against Currie Chieftains

5 March 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Premiership: Edinburgh Accies find encouragement in defeat against Currie Chieftains

The two sides will meet again in the play-off semi-final in three weeks’ time …

Musselburgh and Aberdeen will be looking to finish their league seasons with a flourish at Rubislaw this weekend. Image: John Durham
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Tennent’s Premiership preview – runners, riders and verdict for 5th March

4 March 2022 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership preview – runners, riders and verdict for 5th March

Edinburgh Accies must break Currie Chieftains’ 16 match winning run if they want to finish third in the table …

Aberdeen Grammar on the charge versus Selkirk. Image: Howard Moles
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership Dream Team – for 19th February 2022

22 February 2022 The Offside Line Team 1

Three Aberdeen Grammar players make the cut this week after a well-deserved home win over Selkirk …

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