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Craig Redpath, who now coaches Marr, sat on the bench for Scotland during the Grand Slam season and played a non-cap 'Test' against Samoa in 1993. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Is it time for the SRU to recognise Scotland’s uncapped international heroes?

28 December 2021 Matt Vallance 29

Matt Vallance lists 23 players he believes should be retrospectively awarded full caps after appearing in non-cap internationals …

Hawick got their season off to a flying start with a hard-earned win over Currie Chieftains at Mansfield Park. Image: Malcolm Grant
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Hawick v Currie Chieftains: Borderers lay down early marker

4 September 2021 David Barnes 3

Work-rate, smart-kicking and a none-shall-pass defensive effort earns a well-deserved win for the Mansfield men …

Fergus Scott leading from the front – as he did all season – against Jed-Forest. Image: Fraser Gaffney
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That was the Premiership season that almost was: Currie Chieftains  

14 April 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on That was the Premiership season that almost was: Currie Chieftains  

The Offside Line looks back on a campaign which brought plenty of thrills and spills, before ultimately being cut-off short …

Roddy Grant in action for Edinburgh. Image: David Gibson/Fotosport
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Scotland’s best uncapped team? Bruce Aitchison makes a late run

1 January 2020 Bruce Aitchison 1

Does this team selection make your happiness egg shaped? …

Dave Barrett - seen here in Scotland 'B' action - is selected at full-back.
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Scotland’s best uncapped team? Alan Lorimer’s choice

29 December 2019 Alan Lorimer 9

Regular contributor Alan Lorimer has his say …

A new chapter in the fierce rivalry between George Watson's and Stewart's Melville will be played out in the Scottish Schools' Under-18 Cup Final at Murrayfield tonight. Image: Graham Gaw
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George Watson’s and Stewart’s Melville clash in U18 Schools’ Cup Final

4 December 2019 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on George Watson’s and Stewart’s Melville clash in U18 Schools’ Cup Final

Fierce rivalry between the two Edinburgh schools will ensure a lively atmosphere in the main bowl at Murrayfield …

Currie Chieftains ran out comfortable winners away to Glasgow Hawks.
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Glasgow Hawks v Currie: hosts downed by Chieftains’ patience and power

12 October 2019 Iain Hay Comments Off on Glasgow Hawks v Currie: hosts downed by Chieftains’ patience and power

Malleny men keep the pressure on Marr at top of the Premiership table with convincing win …

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Currie Chieftains announce management and coaching structure for next season

3 May 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Currie Chieftains announce management and coaching structure for next season

Meanwhile, Bruce Ruthven to take charge of Watsonians’ Club XV …

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Scotland Under-18 team announced for training match

25 March 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland Under-18 team announced for training match

ALLY DONALDSON has named his Scotland Under-18 team to take on a national Under-19 Development XV at Inverleith in Edinburgh on Sunday (kick-off 2pm).  The head coach has made several changes to his side which lost 31-17 …

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SCOTLAND UNDER-18 TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND NAMED

8 March 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on SCOTLAND UNDER-18 TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND NAMED

ALLY DONALDSON has named the Scotland Under-18 team to face England at Preston Grasshoppers RFC this Sunday (12 March, kick-off 2pm).  The fixture will serve as a warm-up for the upcoming U18 International Series which …

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