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Boroughmuir No 8 Trystan Andrews on his way to scoring his team's opening try versus Southern Knights. Image: Bryan Robertson
Boroughmuir Bears

Super Series Sprint: refereeing under the microscope as Bears beat Knights in basement battle

27 May 2023 David Barnes 6

Both head coaches express frustration at inconsistency of officiating throughout campaign …

Heriot's and Stirling County shoot-it-out tomorrow [Saturday] afternoon for a chance to play for the Super Series Sprint title next weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Boroughmuir Bears

Super Series Sprint: final spot up for grabs when Heriot’s host Stirling Wolves

19 May 2023 David Barnes 1

Southern Knights are looking for first win of campaign when they host fellow strugglers Boroughmuir Bears …

Stirling Wolves got the bonus point they needed against Southern Knights at Bridgehaugh. Image: Bryan Robertson
Match Reports

Super Series Sprint: Stirling Wolves stay in title race with win over Southern Knights

13 May 2023 Lewis Stuart 15

Improvements need to be made ahead of next weekend’s must-win match away to Heriot’s, says victorious head coach Eddie Pollock …

Dan Gamble has joined Southern Knights
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Dan Gamble signs for Southern Knights

28 April 2023 David Barnes 1

Former age-grade internationalists says he is looking forward to playing back in his native Borders …

Watsonians put Southern Knights to the sword at Myrside in round one of the 2023 Super Series Sprint. Image: Graham Gaw
Match Reports

Super Series Sprint: Watsonians carry on from where they left off with big win over Southern Knights

8 April 2023 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Super Series Sprint: Watsonians carry on from where they left off with big win over Southern Knights

Experience and step up in physicality decisive in second half at Myreside …

Alan Tait has named his 34-strong squad for the 2023 Super Series Sprint. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
News

Southern Knights name Russell Anderson as captain for Super Series Sprint

1 April 2023 David Barnes 16

Alan Tait has unveiled his 34-strong squad for campaign which kicks off next weekend …

Alan Tait has been unveiled as the Southern Knights Super6 team's new head coach. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Alan Tait unveiled as new Southern Knights head coach

9 January 2023 David Barnes 8

Former Scotland and Lions centre will be assisted by Scott Wight and Lewis Carmichael …

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