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Tribute to Langholm stalwart and Scotland internationalist Christie Elliot
An uncompromising presence on the field, a gentleman on the sidelines and a legendary figure throughout the Borders …
Obituary
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Highland legend and Scotland cap George Mackie loses battle against cancer
Raw boned No 8 was a key cog in the great Highland team which climbed the leagues to become one of the top clubs in the country in mid-1970s …
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SRU Board and Council member Adam Gray passes away
He was a stalwart of Stewartry rugby club as a player, captain and coach, before moving into the game’s administration …
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An appreciation: John Evans pays tribute to his friend Scott Glynn MBE
One of Scottish rugby’s most colourful characters passed away on New Year’s Day morning after a long, brave battle with cancer …
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Tributes to Alisdair ‘Porky’ Wemyss – Passing of a Highland Legend
Funeral today [Thursday 24th January] at 12.15pm at the Inverness Methodist Church on Huntly Street in Inverness …
Features
Friends rally to support Big Jim on his final journey
JIM McDOUGAL played a bit of rugby at school, but was always happier cheering his team on from the sidelines or on the telly. He swam competitively and also enjoyed hitting a shuttlecock around a …
Clubland
A blast from the past: A tribute to ‘Bomber’ Hislop
CRAIG HISLOP uncovered this fantastic old newspaper cutting about a year ago, which beautifully describes the scrummaging prowess of his uncle Brian ‘Bomb/Bomber’ Hislop, who passed away over the weekend. Written for the local Langholm …
Obituary
Obituary: Jack Hegarty
Jack Hegarty, international rugby player for Scotland and Hawick club stalwart. Born: 13 April 1925 in Hawick. Died: 16th July 2016 in Hawick Community Hospital, Hawick, aged 91. Jack Hegarty played six times for Scotland …