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Stuart Hogg reveals why 53 was the magic number as he prepares to bring up the century

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He’s become a global star but Hogg remains deeply connected to his hometown and its rugby club …

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Premiership Grand Final: “It is not a matter of luck that Hawick have got to where we are” – Matty Douglas

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Malleny Park men believe they have learned the right lessons from painful defeats against the league’s outstanding team …

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Malleny Park clash is a replay of last year’s semi-final …

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He doesn’t have a plan beyond the end of the current season and would be happy to stay on in the capital working under a new boss …

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France v Scotland: Sione Tuipulotu and Finn Russell on same wavelength on and off the park

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Premiership: Calum Forrester and GHA ready for Mansfield mission

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