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

21 April 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on 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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The Offside Line’s Big Fat Christmas Quiz of 2018

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Test your Scottish rugby knowledge by answering our 50 questions …

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That was the month that was: July 2018

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That was the month that was: June 2018

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That was the month that was: May 2018

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That was the month that was: April 2018

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

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Some of Scotland’s most prominent professionals, punters and hacks make their shot at winning the title of anorack of the rugby year. …

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6N: The great TOL Predictor League round 4 predictions

9 March 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on 6N: The great TOL Predictor League round 4 predictions

THE TABLE AFTER ROUND THREE – 6N: All you need to know about Ireland v Scotland 6N: Kinghorn selection is more than a wing and a prayer 6N: Kinghorn in for injured Seymour in only change …

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Ben Liddall has embarked on a mammoth running challenge to raise money for MND Scotland and the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
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Edinburgh teenager Ben Liddall takes on 100 day running challenge

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He plans to run a total of 1,042 miles in the first 100 days of 2021 to raise cash for MND Scotland and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation …

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Colin Campbell ready to take on Scottish rugby with Macron

8 January 2021 4

Italian firm is the most reliable kit supplier he has dealt with during 38 years in the business …

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A renewed focus on regional/district age-grade rugby will cast the net wider and help grow the sport …

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FOSROC Regional Academy Stage One and Two intake announced

11 December 2020 5

90 of the nation’s best young players will be given extra support to aid their development …

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Scottish league structure ready to welcome some new friends in the North

9 December 2020 3

Taexali, Turriff and Highland rugby clubs determined to make up for lost time when they belatedly join Caledonia League Four for the 2021-22 season …

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