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Tommy Seymour retires from international rugby

11 December 2019 Stuart Bathgate 4

Glasgow winger announces decision a week after Edinburgh’s John Barclay calls time on Scotland career …

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Match dates for 2021 Lions tour to South Africa announced

4 December 2019 David Barnes 1

Warren Gartland’s squad will play eight matches, including three Tests, between the 3rd July and 7th August …

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Tom Smith reveals he is fighting a battle against advanced cancer

21 November 2019 David Barnes 4

‘I’ve faced some tough opponents, and the least you can do is fight. So let’s fight.’ …

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Warren Gatland to coach Chiefs in New Zealand before and after Lions tour

28 June 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Warren Gatland to coach Chiefs in New Zealand before and after Lions tour

Four year deal with Super Rugby franchise includes a 12-month break from August 2020 to focus on 2021 Lions tour to South Africa …

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Big in Japan: Darcy Graham has Lions ambitions – but World Cup comes first

19 June 2019 David Barnes 3

Winger has been encouraged to believe that he can make the 2021 Lions tour, but World Cup remains his priority …

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Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 trip to South Africa

12 June 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 trip to South Africa

New Zealander will match Sir Ian McGeechan’s record by taking charge of his third tour …

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Warren Gatland to lead 2021 Lions tour to South Africa

10 May 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Warren Gatland to lead 2021 Lions tour to South Africa

New Zealander will take charge of the squad for the third consecutive time to complete a clean sweep of southern hemisphere destinations …

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That cold black magic

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Jeff Connor reviews two television documentaries which promise to get under the skin of two great rugby institutions, but fail to deliver …

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6N: Wainwright issues call to arms in support of ‘Doddie Gump March of 1000 Headbands’

14 March 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on 6N: Wainwright issues call to arms in support of ‘Doddie Gump March of 1000 Headbands’

FORMER Scotland captain Rob Wainwright has issued a call to arms to all rugby supporters – Scottish, Italian or from anywhere else in the world – to join him in marching this weekend in support …

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Analysis: Lions midfield magic gives them a chance but they need to stop the ‘coach killer’ penalties

7 July 2017 Ben Cairns Comments Off on Analysis: Lions midfield magic gives them a chance but they need to stop the ‘coach killer’ penalties

Ben Cairns assesses the Lions chances of snatching a series victory against the All Blacks on Saturday. …

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Hawick shrug off slow start to make it five wins on the bounce

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Power of the pack is decisive on a boggy Philiphaugh pitch as George Graham’s men leapfrog hosts into third spot in the table …

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Jed-Forest v Aberdeen Grammar: Riverside men turn on the style

14 December 2019 1

Pack power gives Borderers vital edge over depleted visitors in comfortable victory …

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Currie Chieftains v Marr: visitors claim a rope-a-dope victory

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Craig Redpath’s side consolidate Premiership top spot with win over their nearest challengers which was built on indominatable defence …

GHA head coach Trevor Carmichael was delighted with his team's second half performance against Edinburgh Accies.
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Edinburgh Accies v GHA: disciplined second half performance seals away win

14 December 2019 0

Edinburgh Accies’ indiscipline, including three yellow cards conceded, leaves them with a mountain to climb …

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Musselburgh v Glasgow Hawks: hosts move out of the Premiership basement

14 December 2019 0

Gritty win from Graeme Paterson’s men is fitting reward from Premeirship new boys who have kept faith in themslves throughout tough start to season …

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