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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 …

Les Barclay played in his 600th senior match for Dalziel RFC on September 11th.
Clubland

601 not out for Dalziel legend Les Barclay

22 September 2021 Gary Heatly 8

52-year-old made his first senior appearance for Dalziel during 1987-88 season and has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon …

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Roving Reporter: Local schools the target for Aberdeen Wanderers

13 June 2019 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Local schools the target for Aberdeen Wanderers

The Groats Road club gave Jason White his first taste of rugby and now they are working hard to uncover another future Scotland captain …

Langholm
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Roving Reporter: Langholm revival built on youth development

26 April 2019 David Barnes 1

Milntown club host annual sevens tournament this Saturday …

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Roving Reporter: Dundee Medics ready for Bowl Final at Murrayfield

25 April 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Dundee Medics ready for Bowl Final at Murrayfield

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Roving Reporter: Musselburgh eye return to the top flight after 33 years

19 April 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Musselburgh eye return to the top flight after 33 years

Stoneyhill side will play in the Premiership next season if they can get a result against Jed-Forest on Saturday and Gala lose to Marr …

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Roving Reporter: Greenock Wanderers are on the march

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Roving Reporter: Strathmore aim to finish excellent season in style

6 April 2019 David Barnes 1

Head coach Alan Brown has been impressed by team’s determination to combine success on the park with old-fashioned rugby club traditions off it …

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Roving Reporter: Tears of joy and sadness in Caledonia 

3 April 2019 Jack Nixon 1

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen Grammar and Highland all reach national finals while Gordonians secure National League Division 3 title …

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Roving Reporter: Edinburgh Northern face final hurdle in race to Murrayfield

29 March 2019 David Barnes 1

National Bowl semi-final clash against Aberdeenshire at Inverleith on Saturday afternoon offers an opportunity to taste the big time …

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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 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 …

Les Barclay played in his 600th senior match for Dalziel RFC on September 11th.
Clubland

601 not out for Dalziel legend Les Barclay

22 September 2021 8

52-year-old made his first senior appearance for Dalziel during 1987-88 season and has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon …

Clubland

Roving Reporter: Local schools the target for Aberdeen Wanderers

13 June 2019 Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Local schools the target for Aberdeen Wanderers

The Groats Road club gave Jason White his first taste of rugby and now they are working hard to uncover another future Scotland captain …

Langholm
Clubland

Roving Reporter: Langholm revival built on youth development

26 April 2019 1

Milntown club host annual sevens tournament this Saturday …

DUMS
Clubland

Roving Reporter: Dundee Medics ready for Bowl Final at Murrayfield

25 April 2019 Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Dundee Medics ready for Bowl Final at Murrayfield

Sponsored by iZettle and the campaign to end cash only rugby bars …

Musselburgh
Clubland

Roving Reporter: Musselburgh eye return to the top flight after 33 years

19 April 2019 Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Musselburgh eye return to the top flight after 33 years

Stoneyhill side will play in the Premiership next season if they can get a result against Jed-Forest on Saturday and Gala lose to Marr …

Brendan McGroarty
Clubland

Roving Reporter: Greenock Wanderers are on the march

15 April 2019 Comments Off on Roving Reporter: Greenock Wanderers are on the march

Sponsored by iZettle and the campaign to end cash only rugby bars …

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