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Arron Tait has scored five tries in four matches played so far for Ayrshire Bulls in the Super6 Sprint Series. Image: Malcolm MacKenzie
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Super6 Sprint: globetrotting Aaron Tait enjoying happy homecoming to Ayrshire Bulls

20 May 2022 David Barnes 0

Winger is leading try-scorer in the campaign so far having crossed the line five times in four matches …

Logan Trotter has been in a rich vein of form for Stirling County during the Super6 Sprint Series so far. Image: Bryan Robertson
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Super6 Sprint: Stirling County’s Logan Trotter keeps his eye on the prize

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Back-three man is in fine form after struggling through injury setbacks …

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Edinburgh wanted to play Glasgow at the DAM Health – Hamish Watson

26 April 2022 Stuart Bathgate 4

Openside flanker says his team would have had a bigger home advantage than at BT Murrayfield …

Cal Davies has become a key player for Watsonians. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 Sprint: Cal Davies seizes opportunity to become key man at Watsonians

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Hooker was playing for Haddington in East League One when Fergus Pringle got in touch …

Ben Cairns believes that Stirling County are well on the way to developing a winning mentality. Image: Craig Watson
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Super6 Sprint: Ben Cairns urges Stirling County youngsters to grab their chance

15 April 2022 David Barnes 1

Head coach has named 11 players who are under-20 in his squad …

Heriot's head coach Andrew Kelly has recruited internally and externally for this Super Sprint series. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 Sprint: Andy Kelly says Heriot’s are ready to bounce back after challenging 2021 campaign

14 April 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 Sprint: Andy Kelly says Heriot’s are ready to bounce back after challenging 2021 campaign

Head coach has freshened up his squad with a combination of internal promotions and external recruitment …

Bruce Ruthven is on familiar territory back at the Greenyards as Southern Knights' head coach.
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Super6 Sprint: Bruce Ruthven and Southern Knights return to their roots

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Former Melrose captain says he is focussed on giving young Scottish talent game time …

Fergus Pringle is looking for Watsonians to develop more of an attacking edge during the Super6 Sprint Series. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 Sprint: Fergus Pringle wants Watsonians to build on solid foundations

12 April 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 Sprint: Fergus Pringle wants Watsonians to build on solid foundations

Myreside men looking to bounce back after a disappointing end to last season …

Pete Horne hung up his playing boots to come head coach at Ayrshire Bulls in December. Image: George McMillan
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Super6 Sprint: Pete Horne says Ayrshire Bulls are ready to carry on from where they left off

12 April 2022 David Barnes 2

Former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland centre says he is excited about working with some youngsters who have previously flown under the radar …

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Super6 Sprint: Graham Shiel looks for steady progress from Boroughmuir Bears

11 April 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

Head coach insists that focus at Meggetland will always be on offering opportunities to homegrown players …

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