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Hillhead Jordanhill celebrate with the Sarah Beaney Cup. Image: Graham Gaw
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Silver Saturday: Hillhead Jordanhill triumph over Watsonians in Sarah Beaney Cup Final

14 May 2022 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Silver Saturday: Hillhead Jordanhill triumph over Watsonians in Sarah Beaney Cup Final

Cartha Claymores win the National Bow, while Biggar triumph in the Plate …

Watsonians and Hillhead Jordanhill meet in the Sarah Beaney Cup Final at Murrayfield tomorrow [Saturday] afternoon. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Silver Saturday: women’s club game takes centre stage at Murrayfield

13 May 2022 Gary Heatly 1

Greenock Wanderers, Cartha Claymores, Ayr, Biggar, Watsonians and Hillhead Jordanhill will be in action at Murrayfield on Saturday …

Boroughmuir defeated Stewart’s-Melville College during the pool stage of the festival and ended up as Scotland's top-ranked team, finishing third overall. Image: Steve Langmead
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Schools/Youth Rugby: Boroughmuir excel in Merchiston Festival

20 October 2021 Alan Lorimer 9

Coaches from both the schools and the club sectors call for greater integration in Scotland …

Ron Evans' Scottish Rugby TV was a popular feature of the club game in the lates 2000s and early 2010s.
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An appreciation: Ron Evans

28 January 2021 Matt Vallance 13

Matt Vallance pays tribute to his old sparring partner and great friend Ron Evans, who was one of Scottish club rugby’s great champions …

Steven Longwell carries the ball against Heriot's during the 2019 Premiership play-off Grand Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Steven Longwell looks forward to living an American dream

9 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Steven Longwell looks forward to living an American dream

Former Ayr prop will play for Watsonians in the Super6 ‘sprint’ before heading to Washington to join Old Glory DC …

Boroughmuir battled to a win over Kelso last week. Image: Dave Patterson
Ayr RFC

UPDATE: National One: Ayr v Heriot’s and Highland v Stirling Wolves games off

13 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on UPDATE: National One: Ayr v Heriot’s and Highland v Stirling Wolves games off

Ayr look to put breathing space between themselves and the drop-zone when they host Heriot’s under the Friday night lights at Millbae …

Biggar were crowned National One champions on Saturday after defeating Stirling Wolves at Bridgehaugh.
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Biggar clinch title with victory over Stirling Wolves

9 March 2020 Gary Heatly 2

Boroughmuir grasp a lifeline with a hard-fought victory over Kelso, but still have a lot of ground to make up to escape the relegation zone …

Biggar have one hand on the National One trophy after last weekend's victory over nearest challengers Heriot's. Image: Dave Urquhart
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

6 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

Boroughmuir host Kelso knowing that they are now drinking in the last chance saloon …

Stuart Fenwick delivers a coaching session to members of the youth section at Ayr RFC. Image: George McMillan
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Ayr’s ‘Rugby Life’ programme aims to help young players on and off the pitch

5 March 2020 David Barnes 1

Ayrshire Bulls Super6 squad help development officer Stuart Fenwick in raising performance standards and enjoyment levels …

Biggar defeated Heriot's Blues at Goldenacre in November. Image: Nigel Pacey
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National One preview: Biggar aim to put daylight between themselves and Heriot’s Blues

28 February 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Biggar aim to put daylight between themselves and Heriot’s Blues

Hartreemill men have a big lead at the top of the table but are not quite home and hosed yet …

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