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The Aberdeen Exiles versus Aberdeen Select match is a tradition which began in the Savoy Hotel in London back in 1930. Image from 2019 match: Gareth Falls
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Exiles match offers chance to be frivolous and jolly in the Granite City

9 December 2021 Jack Nixon 2

Aberdeen Exiles will take on an Aberdeen Select at Rubislaw on Boxing Day as one of North-East rugby’s great traditions is revived after Covid break …

Competitive grassroots rugby will return on 4th September. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Schools, youth and adult club rugby fixtures for 2021-22 season revealed

22 June 2021 David Barnes 6

Eight new teams from across the country set to enter the women’s Tennent’s League structure …

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 …

Jim Rae presents Jack Nixon with his 80th birthday card. Image: John McIntosh
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Caledonia clubs join forces in recognition of a true champion for club rugby

19 June 2020 David Barnes 6

Jack Nixon, the highly respected rugby correspondent for the Press and Journal (and The Offside Line), celebrates his 80th birthday today …

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 …

The Orkney team which picked up the club's 11th consecutive bonus-point win of the season against Dunfermline at the end of February. Image courtesy: Orkney Twitter feed
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

North East update: clubs channel frustration into positive energy by helping their communities

19 March 2020 Jack Nixon Comments Off on North East update: clubs channel frustration into positive energy by helping their communities

Clubs from all over Scotland have taken to social media this week to offer up their services in support of the most vulnerable members of society …

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 …

Jamie Sword of Stewart’s Melville breaks through the Newton Stewart cover defence. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
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National Two: Stew-Mel extend lead at top of table, while Gordonians edge out of drop-zone

15 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National Two: Stew-Mel extend lead at top of table, while Gordonians edge out of drop-zone

Three matches went ahead before Covid-19 induced lock-down which will run until the 29th of March …

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