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Highland gave Kelso a run for the money but couldn't prevent Borderers claiming the National One title. Image: Owen Cochrane
Clubland

Kelso squeeze past Highland to secure National One title

17 April 2023 Jack Nixon 3

Poynder Park men will raise the number of Border clubs in the Premiership to four …

Kelso player-coach Bruce McNeil crashes over for the match sealing try against Ayr. Image: George McMillan
Ayr RFC

National One: Kelso take stranglehold in promotion battle with win over Ayr

11 March 2023 Lewis Stuart 2

Poynder Park men move five points clear at top of table with home victory over nearest rivals …

Kelso and Ayr face each other in a potentially season-defining clash in National One at Poynder Park on Saturday. Image: George McMillan
Ayr RFC

National One: Kelso host Ayr in crunch match – runners, riders and verdict

10 March 2023 Gary Heatly 1

Poynder Park clash will, in all likelihood, decide promotion to the Premiership …

The Kelso squad is built around a strong core of local talent. Image: Gavin Horsburgh
Clubland

Kelso announce new coaching line-up – Bruce McNeil joins from Hawick

2 May 2020 David Barnes 3

Darren Cunningham returns to Poynder Park for a third stint as head coach, and will be assisted by former Scotland cap Kevin Utterson …

Bruce McNeil was suspended for 11 weeks, reduced to 10 weeks on appeal, for racial abuse. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Hawick hope that apology draws line under racial abuse ban

23 January 2020 David Barnes 5

Bruce McNeil was suspended from rugby for 10 weeks after incident during match versus Currie Chieftains at the start of December …

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Clubland

Glasgow Hawks v Hawick: More gloom for Gillies as McNeil leads the way for visitors

8 December 2018 Lewis Stuart Comments Off on Glasgow Hawks v Hawick: More gloom for Gillies as McNeil leads the way for visitors

Hawick stand-off Lee Armstrong runs the second-half show to gain vital points for his team in dire conditions …

Frazier Climo
Ayr RFC

Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 12

5 December 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 12

Heriot’s and Hawick well represented after impressive victories over Currie Chieftains and Edinburgh Accies, respectively …

Michael Liness
Ayr RFC

Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 1

4 September 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 1

Tough calls in every position after a fascinating opening round of matches in Scottish club rugby’s top league …

George Graham
Clubland

Tennent’s Premiership countdown part six: Graham urges Hawick to believe in themselves

29 August 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership countdown part six: Graham urges Hawick to believe in themselves

Former Scotland player and coach expects to see a response from team after heavy defeat to Cheiftains last weekend …

Charlie Shiel
Ayr RFC

BT Premiership: Team-of the-week (round 14)

16 January 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on BT Premiership: Team-of the-week (round 14)

ADAM HASTINGS started at full-back for Currie Chieftains against Melrose and switched to stand-off at half-time, showing what an exciting talent he can be in both positions. He has a huge boot, an eye for …

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