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GHK head coach Peter Wright. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

GHK withdraw from Scottish Cup ahead of quarter-final versus Hawick

28 March 2023 David Barnes 9

Anniesland outfit had been against competing in the tournament since before season kicked off …

Jack Nixon, who is stepping down after 26 years reporting on club rugby for the Press and Journal, with Highland head coach Davie Carson. Image: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Disappointment but not despondency as Aberdeen Grammar suffer consecutive relegations

28 March 2023 Jack Nixon 4

Jack Nixon reports was from Rubislaw after announcing that he is stepping down from his role of rugby correspondent for the Press and Journal after 26 years …

Glasgow Hawks came out win top after a tough battle against Dundee Rugby at Mayfield. Image: Paul Phelan
Ayr RFC

Scottish Cup round-up: Glasgow Hawks strike late to break Dundonian hearts

26 March 2023 David Barnes 0

Ayr, Currie Chieftains, GHK, Hawick, Heriot’s Blues and Selkirk also progress to the quarter-final stage …

Selkirk host Musselburgh at Philiphaugh in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup tomorrow afternoon. Image: Grant Kinghorn
Ayr RFC

Scottish Cup round of 16 preview – runners, riders and verdict

24 March 2023 Gary Heatly 3

Seven matches go ahead this weekend with teams vying for a chance to play at Murrayfield on 6th May …

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 2

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

Action form the 2019 Melrose Sevens. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Melrose Sevens draw announced

15 March 2023 David Barnes 8

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
Clubland

Coaching teams and fixture details unveiled for Inter District Championship

14 March 2023 David Barnes 8

Colin Sangster, Bob McKillop, Kenny Diffenthal and Matty Douglas to head up the teams …

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

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 …

Kelso and Ayr face each other in a potentially season-defining clash in National One at Poynder Park on Saturday. Image: George McMillan
Ayr RFC

National One: Kelso host Ayr in crunch match – runners, riders and verdict

10 March 2023 Gary Heatly 1

Poynder Park clash will, in all likelihood, decide promotion to the Premiership …

Hawick host Currie Chieftains in the Premiership play-off final at Mansfield Park on Saturday. Image: Ian Gidney
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Opinion: Time to get rid of Premiership play-off format

9 March 2023 Stuart Cameron 15

A league should be a league and a cup should be a cup, says Stuart Cameron …

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Jack Nixon, who is stepping down after 26 years reporting on club rugby for the Press and Journal, with Highland head coach Davie Carson. Image: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Disappointment but not despondency as Aberdeen Grammar suffer consecutive relegations

28 March 2023 4

Jack Nixon reports was from Rubislaw after announcing that he is stepping down from his role of rugby correspondent for the Press and Journal after 26 years …

Glasgow Hawks came out win top after a tough battle against Dundee Rugby at Mayfield. Image: Paul Phelan
Ayr RFC

Scottish Cup round-up: Glasgow Hawks strike late to break Dundonian hearts

26 March 2023 0

Ayr, Currie Chieftains, GHK, Hawick, Heriot’s Blues and Selkirk also progress to the quarter-final stage …

Action form the 2019 Melrose Sevens. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Melrose Sevens draw announced

15 March 2023 8

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
Clubland

Coaching teams and fixture details unveiled for Inter District Championship

14 March 2023 8

Colin Sangster, Bob McKillop, Kenny Diffenthal and Matty Douglas to head up the teams …

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