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Tom Varndell (far left) and Luke McAllister (second from right) after a recent coaching clinic in Italy.
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Boroughmuir coaching clinic offers opportunity to train with legends

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Jed-Forest top Kings of the Sevens table ahead of Selkirk tournament next Saturday …

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Goldenacre men on the precipice of becoming the first Super6 organisation to have their Club XV playing in the Premiership …

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Two points separate the side going into penultimate match of league season …

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6 April 2022 David Barnes 10

Four days of activity planned at the Greenyards including Hall of Fame Dinner, concerts and plenty of rugby …

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Sean Lineen appointed ‘Head of Rugby Development’ at Heriot’s

23 March 2022 David Barnes 5

He will support the existing coaching structure at the club across the four men’s and one women’s teams …

Iain Leslie was a Myreside stalwart over several decades.
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Tribute: Iain Leslie: an archetypal club man for Watsonians with friends across the Scottish game

16 March 2022 Jack Davidson 6

A totally committed enthusiast who initially played for the club with distinction as a redoubtable prop forward …

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Promotion to Premiership was on the line as Gala hosted Heriot's at Netherdale. Image Rob Gray
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Goldenacre men on the precipice of becoming the first Super6 organisation to have their Club XV playing in the Premiership …

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Two points separate the side going into penultimate match of league season …

Sean Lineen has been appointed Director of Rugby Development at Heriot's. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Sean Lineen appointed ‘Head of Rugby Development’ at Heriot’s

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He will support the existing coaching structure at the club across the four men’s and one women’s teams …

Iain Leslie was a Myreside stalwart over several decades.
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Tribute: Iain Leslie: an archetypal club man for Watsonians with friends across the Scottish game

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A totally committed enthusiast who initially played for the club with distinction as a redoubtable prop forward …

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