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Selkirk celebrate winning the Border League for only the seventh time in the club's history. Image: Grant Kinghorn
Clubland

Border League Final: Selkirk battle past Melrose to claim the spoils

21 March 2023 Stuart Cameron 1

Aaron McColm and Ryan Cottrell scores help Philiphaugh outfit to only their seventh title …

Simone Brisighella of Italy is tackled by Scotland's Kerr Yule. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

U20s 6N: Scotland blown away by Italy’s third quarter blitz

19 March 2023 David Barnes 48

Head coach Kenny Murray stresses that players must have more exposure to high level rugby at a younger age …

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe opened the scoring against Italy with a spectacular finish. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy report: late Blair Kinghorn try secures bonus-point win for hosts

18 March 2023 David Barnes 41

Stand-off claims a hat-trick in a generally uninspiring performance …

Huw Jones' try was a highlight but Scotland missed a golden opportunity to claim their biggest scalp of recent years against Ireland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Ireland: Scotland player ratings

12 March 2023 The Offside Line Team 25

Sione Tuipulotu is the outstanding performer for home side on a frustrating afternoon at Murrayfield …

No way through for Scotland centurion Stuart Hogg. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Ireland report: hosts blown away in second half

12 March 2023 David Barnes 41

Injury-ravaged opponents show their character to keep Grand Slam quest on track …

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

Premiership Grand Final: 13-man Hawick snatch glory with late try versus Currie Chieftains

11 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 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 Lewis Stuart 2

Poynder Park men move five points clear at top of table with home victory over nearest rivals …

Paddy McCarthy carries the ball for Ireland Under-20s against Scotland Under-20s. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

U20s 6N: Scotland hammered by rampant Ireland

10 March 2023 David Barnes 48

Kenny Murray’s Scotland side suffered a 12 tries to one defeat at Scotstoun Stadium which highlighted the huge gap between the two nations’ player development pathways …

Peebles Colts defeated Morpeth to claim the Borders Semi Junior League title. Image courtesy: Peebles Colts
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Peebles win the Borders Semi Junior League for the first time

9 March 2023 David Barnes 0

Gytes outfit clinch title with win over nearest challengers Morpeth …

Jae Linton burrows over for Hawick's second try versus Marr. Image: Malcolm Grant
Clubland

Premiership play-off semi-final: Hawick dig deep to despatch Marr

4 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 2

The team which finished top of the table at the end of the regular season will host Currie Chieftains in next weekend’s Premiership final …

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