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[ 29 January 2023 ] Talking points from this weekend’s Tennent’s Premiership (28th January) Clubland
[ 28 January 2023 ] Dragons v Glasgow: Warriors extend unbeaten streak to nine games Glasgow Warriors
[ 28 January 2023 ] Premiership: Marr’s destiny in their own hands after win over Glasgow Hawks Clubland
[ 28 January 2023 ] Premiership: Edinburgh Accies secure play-off spot with win over ill-disciplined Selkirk Clubland
[ 28 January 2023 ] Premiership: Hawick too strong for Heriot’s Blues Clubland
[ 28 January 2023 ] Premiership: Currie Chieftains win leaves GHA staring down a barrel Clubland
[ 28 January 2023 ] Premiership: Musselburgh beat Jed-Forest to take survival fight to the wire Clubland
[ 28 January 2023 ] Premiership Final: Stirling County defeat Corstorphine Cougars with strong second half performance Clubland
[ 27 January 2023 ] Tennent’s Premiership preview – runners, riders and verdict for 28th January Clubland
[ 27 January 2023 ] Premiership: Continuity is key for Ryan Cottrell in Selkirk’s play-off bid Clubland

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors teams announced for final pre-season friendlies

24 August 2017 David Barnes Comments Off

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors will have their last pre-season hit-outs tomorrow [Friday] before they start firing live ammunition when the Guinness Pro14 campaign gets under way next weekend. Edinburgh entertain Newcastle Falcons at The …

Adam Hastings gets his Glasgow career off to a flying start

20 August 2017 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off

THE ability to remain calm amidst the mayhem is a precious characteristic in a stand-off, and it is one which Adam Hastings displayed in abundance during his Glasgow Warriors debut against Northampton Saints on Saturday. …

Pre-season friendly: Glasgow Warriors 14-19 Northampton Saints

19 August 2017 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off

STUART BATHGATE @ Bridgehaugh DAVE Rennie would have preferred a victory on his debut as Glasgow Warriors’ head coach, but the New Zealander was nonetheless encouraged by what he had seen a young and inexperienced side …

Pre-season friendly: Edinburgh 20-24 Sale Sharks

18 August 2017 David Barnes Comments Off

DAVID BARNES @ Meggetland A WINNING start to the Richard Cockerill era for this young Edinburgh team would have been great but they couldn’t quite get over the line during a furious late onslaught. However, …

Glasgow Warriors preview: Hastings and Nairn re-unite for Warriors debuts

18 August 2017 David Barnes Comments Off

ADAM HASTINGS has been named at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors’ in their first pre-season friendly of the season against Northampton Saints at Bridgehaugh tomorrow afternoon [Saturday – 2pm kick-off]. The 21-year-old, whose father Gavin played …

Edinburgh preview: Double delight for Darcy Graham

17 August 2017 David Barnes Comments Off

DARCY GRAHAM had double cause for celebration today [Thursday] after it was announced in quick succession that he will make his Edinburgh debut against Sale Sharks at Meggetland on Friday night and then join up …

Rennie ready to hit the ground running

16 August 2017 David Barnes Comments Off

DAVE RENNIE’S feet have barely touched the ground since arriving in Glasgow on Sunday. There has certainly been no time to draw a leisurely breath and take in his new surroundings. With less than three …

Top ten Anglo-French sporting classics

11 May 2017 The Offside Line Team Comments Off

A COUPLE of hotly anticipated clashes between English and French sides will take place at BT Murrayfield this weekend, with a Gloucester side featuring Greig Laidlaw and Matt Scott going into battle against La Rochelle on …

Piers Francis called into England squad

20 April 2017 David Barnes Comments Off

FORMER Edinburgh stand-off Piers Francis has been called into the England squad to tour Argentina this summer. Francis was born in Gravesend, Kent, and was a member of the Saracens Academy for three years during …

Revisiting the Reivers

1 April 2017 Stuart Rutherford Comments Off

Stuart Rutherford looks back at the controversial decision announced ten years go this week to axe the Border Reivers and concentrate resources in Edinburgh and Glasgow. …

Stafford McDowall scored a try and led by example for Glasgow Warriors versus Dragons. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Dragons v Glasgow: Warriors extend unbeaten streak to nine games

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Stafford McDowall and Fraser Brown impress for Franco Smith’s side …

Ali Price has been released by Scotland to play for Glasgow Warriors against Dragons on Saturday afternoon. Image: ©Craig Watson

Dragons v Glasgow: Ali Price among six players released by Scotland for URC clash

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Stafford McDowall to captain the side …

Edinburgh v Sharks: Hamish Watson returns from injury

27 January 2023 5

Openside flanker makes timely comeback after being out of action since November …