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