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TikTok Women’s 6N: seven uncapped players in Scotland squad

13 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on TikTok Women’s 6N: seven uncapped players in Scotland squad

Chris Laidlaw joins coaching team and will focus on attack …

Edinburgh came out on top against Glasgow Warriors in their U18s 1872 Cup match at The Greenyards. Image: Rob Gray
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Edinburgh triumph over Glasgow Warriors in Under-18s 1872 Cup clash

1 March 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Edinburgh triumph over Glasgow Warriors in Under-18s 1872 Cup clash

Exposure to higher intensity rugby on a more regular basis was key to capital side’s success …

Gregor Scougall has been a key man for Currie Chieftains this season. Image: Ian Gidney
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Premiership: Currie Chieftains tight-head Gregor Scougall eyes Under-20s honours

4 November 2021 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Premiership: Currie Chieftains tight-head Gregor Scougall eyes Under-20s honours

Teenager was disappointed to miss out on last year’s 2021 but has bounced back to be a key player for the Malleny Park side this season …

Megan Gaffney is one of three experienced players added to the Scotland Women 7s squad for this weekend's Rugby Europe tournament in Moscow. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Three changes to Scotland Women 7s squad for Moscow trip

23 June 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Three changes to Scotland Women 7s squad for Moscow trip

Rhona Lloyd, Mairi McDonald and Megan Gaffney have been added to the group for Commonwealth Games qualifying event …

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That was the month that was: December 2020

28 December 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: December 2020

Colin Renton’s round-up of last month’s news stories from around the world takes in a few interesting refereeing appointments and some extreme weather sport …

Ayrshire Bulls (and former Scotland) prop Gordon Reid and Boroughmuir back-row Craig Keddie will have an opportunity to renew acquaintances in Queensferry this afternoon. Image: George McMillan
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Super6: Boroughmuir Bears aim to grab the Ayrshire Bulls by the horns

23 February 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Super6: Boroughmuir Bears aim to grab the Ayrshire Bulls by the horns

IT is now four weeks since Boroughmuir Bears were humbled 53-10 by Heriot’s in their last Super6 outing and while they cannot now make the top four play-offs, the Edinburgh side are eager to get …

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Boroughmuir Bears get set for launch of ‘new era’ as Super 6 approaches

15 October 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Boroughmuir Bears get set for launch of ‘new era’ as Super 6 approaches

THE coach has assembled his squad, a captain has been named, and the branding has been unveiled. Boroughmuir Bears are confident that they have everything in place on and off the pitch as they prepare …

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Boroughmuir bolster squad as they aim to finish Premiership era on a high

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After several season struggling at the wrong end of the Premiership table, the Meggetland men have been on aggressive recruitment drive …

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BT Premiership: Team-of the-week (Saturday 17th March)

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HAWICK are heavily represented after their big win over league leaders –  although admittedly understrength – Melrose. Boroughmuir and Marr also have a few player selected in recognition of their do-or-die wins over Glasgow Hawks and Stirling …

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