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Lions defend the unofficial world title against official world champions South Africa

23 July 2021 Matt Vallance 15

Matt Vallance reckons that the Lions are currently the title holders based on his analysis of international results going back to 1871 …

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Q&A with Andrew Cotter: from commentating dogs’ breakfasts to falling ill on live TV

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The TOL’s guide to essential YouTube viewing during lockdown

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

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#RWC2019: Five questions which will be answered in Japan

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That was the month that was: July 2018

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6N: TOL Six Nations Predictor League standings after round four

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Melrose Sevens draw announced

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A series of mouthwatering Borders versus city clashes will get the 2023 edition of the men’s tournament off to a flying start …

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Coaching teams and fixture details unveiled for Inter District Championship

14 March 2023 7

Colin Sangster, Bob McKillop, Kenny Diffenthal and Matty Douglas to head up the teams …

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Premiership leaderboard – THE FINAL RECKONING FOR 2022-23

13 March 2023 4

Kody McGovern of Currie Chieftains finishes Premiership season as top try scorer while Kirk Ford of Hawick wins the golden boot …

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Premiership Grand Final: 13-man Hawick snatch glory with late try versus Currie Chieftains

11 March 2023 19

Visitors were better team on the day but justice was served at Mansfield Park because hosts have been the stand-out team in the league this season …

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National One: Kelso take stranglehold in promotion battle with win over Ayr

11 March 2023 2

Poynder Park men move five points clear at top of table with home victory over nearest rivals …

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