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GHA's Grant Mollinson breaks during his team's tight tussle with Currie Chieftains. Image: Colin Robinson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership Dream Team – for 4th December 2021

8 December 2021 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Premiership Dream Team – for 4th December 2021

Some tough selection calls after a weekend of horrendous rugby conditions …

Harry Borthwick of Southern Knights has been selected at blindside flanker. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6: Team-of-the-Tournament

26 October 2021 David Barnes 1

TOL reader David Mcadam has made his selection. Do you agree? …

Ayrshire Bulls loose-head prop George Thornton on his way to scoring the try which took Sunday's final out of Southern Knights' reach. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 finals weekend: TOL team-of-the-week

19 October 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 finals weekend: TOL team-of-the-week

Big representation from Ayrshire Bulls, Southern Knights, Watsonians and Stirling County in The Offside Line’s team-of-the-week …

Tom Roche of Stirling County is selected on the left wing. Image John Williamson
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 round nine: TOL team-of-the-week

5 October 2021 David Barnes 1

Boroughmuir Bears well represented after first away win of the season at Watsonians …

Allan Ferrie is one of five Southern Knights named in the pack. Image: Bill McBurnie
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 round seven: TOL team-of-the-week

21 September 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 round seven: TOL team-of-the-week

Five Southern Knights named in the pack after big home win over Watsonians …

Tom Brown scored one good try for Boroughmuir Bears against Southern Knights and came close to getting another here. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 round four: TOL team-of-the-week

24 August 2021 David Barnes 2

Four players each from Heriot’s and Stirling County after excellent victories over Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls respectively …

Archie Russell scores for Southern Knights against Heriot's in a performance which earned him selection to The Offside Line's team-of-the-week at outside-centre. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 round three: TOL team-of-the-week

17 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 round three: TOL team-of-the-week

Heriot’s, Southern Knights and Watsonians are well represented after picking up important wins …

Heriot's scrum-half Alex Ball on the way to claiming his team's match winning try against Stirling County. Image © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6: Heriot’s up and running with narrow win over Stirling County

15 August 2021 Colin Renton 1

Victorious head coach Andrew Kelly frustrated by aspects of performance but hopes result will boost confidence ahead of clash against top of the table Watsonians next weekend …

Boroughmuir Rugby Club

Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 14 (part 2)

8 January 2019 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 14 (part 2)

Six Boroughmuir players in the side after emphatic victory over Edinburgh Accies …

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Tennent’s Premiership countdown part two: Wright wants to put fun top of the agenda at Boroughmuir

27 August 2018 David Barnes 1

New faces have given club a chance to be Premiership contenders, says coach …

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