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Scottish Parliament RFC and Dáil and Seanad RFC will be wearing bespoke kit designed to celebrate David Hill's life on Saturday
Clubland

Friends and family ready to celebrate life of Scottish Parliament stalwart David Hill

7 March 2023 Gary Heatly 0

Bespoke kits for both competing teams have been created by Macron Store Edinburgh (Colin Campbell Sports) …

'The Hasbeens' team consisting of Edinburgh Accies stalwarts are taking part in The Doddie Cup 555 Ride
Clubland

Some weel-kent faces get on their bike for The Doddie Cup 555 Ride

8 February 2023 Gary Heatly 1

Former SRU President Ian Barr and Edinburgh Accies head coach Iain Berthinussen are among those cycling from Cardiff to Edinburgh …

Jim Telfer is one of several key characters in Scotland's 1990 Grand slam success to contribute to 'The Grudge' documentary, showing on BT Sport this Friday night at 10.15pm.
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Jim Telfer: Scotland’s class of 2023 can replicate 1990 Grand Slam success

19 January 2023 David Barnes 2

Jim Telfer is one of several key figures from Scotland’s iconic victory over England in 1990 to feature in BT Sport’s ‘The Grudge’ documentary …

Ken Scotland was one of the greatest rugby players Scotland has ever produced. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scottish rugby loses a legend with death of Ken Scotland

7 January 2023 David Barnes 12

Former Scotland and Lions full-back had a huge impact on how the game evolved in the late 1950s and early 1960s …

Members of David Hill's family are pictured with the David Hill Memorial Quaich
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Build up to David Hill Memorial Match and dinner gathers pace

3 January 2023 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Build up to David Hill Memorial Match and dinner gathers pace

Scottish Parliament RFC against Dáil and Seanad RFC will meet on March 11th …

It has been a challenging year for Scott Hastings but his zest for life and rugby is undiminished. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scott Hastings stays positive at the end of a rocky year

24 December 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Scott Hastings stays positive at the end of a rocky year

‘‘Battle of Hastings – an audience with Gavin and Scott Hastings’ will be hosted by Scotland’s Grand Slam winning brothers in Edinburgh and Perth in March …

Captain and tight-head prop Michael Fox says GHA's mission is to be both a performance and a community club.
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From line-out to donation drives: GHA look to make mark on and off the field

10 December 2022 Iain Hay Comments Off on From line-out to donation drives: GHA look to make mark on and off the field

Iain Hay speaks to GHA club captain Michael Fox about a couple of initiatives which aim to help the community in the Southside of Glasgow …

J Anderson and J Kirk remain uncapped despite being part of this Scottish XV which beat the New Zealand Army.
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President’s Caps would be the ideal way to recognise Scottish rugby’s war heroes

29 December 2021 Matt Vallance 6

Matt Vallance urges the Council of the Scottish Rugby Union to move swiftly to recognise players who represented Scotland in the ‘Services’ and ‘Victory’ Internationals …

Bryan Robertson in front of the Spirit of Stirling County Wall
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Bridgehaugh exhibition captures the spirit of rugby at Stirling County

28 July 2021 David Barnes 4

Bryan Robertson, a great friend of The Offside Line, has collected together 100 photos which he believes best represent his local club …

Charlie Brett and toby Gray of the Tartaneers plan to run 12 marathons in 12 days this June.
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Tartaneers prepare to run 12 marathons in 12 days

10 May 2021 David Barnes 2

Charlie Brett and Toby Gray aim to raise £30,000 for cancer charities through Highlands2Home challenge …

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Melrose Sevens draw announced

15 March 2023 7

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

Caledonia Reds took on the South at Riverside Park back in 2016. Image: Steven Rennie
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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 …

Currie Chieftains winger Kody McGovern finished the Premiership season with 17 tries. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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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 …

Matty Carryer and Shawn Muir lift the Tennents Premiership trophy. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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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 …

Kelso player-coach Bruce McNeil crashes over for the match sealing try against Ayr. Image: George McMillan
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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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