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Cartha Queens Park RFC

Scottish Rugby is targeting an October return for domestic clubs. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

October target for return of club rugby with regionalisation the preferred option

3 July 2020 David Barnes 11

Director of Rugby Development Sheila Begbie insists that Scottish Rugby is committed to working with clubs to find a workable season structure …

Scottish Rugby's Club Hardship Fund has paid out almost £400,000. Image: Gordon Honeyman
Ayr RFC

Scottish Rugby pay out almost £400k from Club Hardship Fund

17 June 2020 David Barnes 7

82 clubs appplied for support and the remaining £100,000 left in the pot will be ring-fenced for future club rugby projects …

Stewart’s Melville No 8 Scott Alldritt had helped his team into pole position in the race for promotion from National Two, but the Inverleith men will have to wait another year at least to climb the leagues. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Scottish 2019-20 club season declared null and void by the SRU

31 March 2020 David Barnes 9

There will be no promotion or relegation between leagues ahead of the 2020-21 campaign …

Marr topped the Premiership going into the play-offs but the coronavirus appears to have scuppered their title aspirations. Image: Ken Ferguson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Scottish club season cancelled but no decision yet on promotion and relegation

20 March 2020 David Barnes 7

Applications are open for the SRU’s Club Hardship Fund, which aims to aid clubs which have been financially impacted by coronavirus …

Stew-Mel and Whitecarigs were contemplating promotion and relegation, respectively, out of National Two before the coronavirus caused a suspension in all rugby. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Ireland call time on 2019-20 domestic season with immediate effect – will Scotland follow suit?

20 March 2020 David Barnes 6

There will be no promotion or relegation in any of the five divisions of the Energia Men’s All-Ireland League …

Premiership sides GHA and Currie Chieftains in action earlier this season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

SRU announce £500,000 hardship fund for clubs impacted by Coronavirus

15 March 2020 David Barnes 11

THE SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION has set up a £500,000 Club Hardship Fund (CHF) which will offer financial assistance to grassroots clubs facing cashflow and immediate financial challenges through the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). A statement by …

Biggar were crowned National One champions on Saturday after defeating Stirling Wolves at Bridgehaugh.
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Biggar clinch title with victory over Stirling Wolves

9 March 2020 Gary Heatly 2

Boroughmuir grasp a lifeline with a hard-fought victory over Kelso, but still have a lot of ground to make up to escape the relegation zone …

Biggar have one hand on the National One trophy after last weekend's victory over nearest challengers Heriot's. Image: Dave Urquhart
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

6 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

Boroughmuir host Kelso knowing that they are now drinking in the last chance saloon …

Kelso secured an important win over Watsonians. Image: Gavin Horsburgh
Biggar RFC

National One round-up: Biggar close in on title – while Dundee won’t leave quietly

2 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One round-up: Biggar close in on title – while Dundee won’t leave quietly

A late flurry of tries secured a comfortable home win for Kelso over Watsonians, which eases their relegation fears …

Biggar defeated Heriot's Blues at Goldenacre in November. Image: Nigel Pacey
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Biggar aim to put daylight between themselves and Heriot’s Blues

28 February 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Biggar aim to put daylight between themselves and Heriot’s Blues

Hartreemill men have a big lead at the top of the table but are not quite home and hosed yet …

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