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That was the Premiership season that almost was …

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The Offside Line looks back on a campaign which brought plenty of thrills and spills, before ultimately being cut-off short …

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Former Melrose Club XV head coach Stuart Johnson will work alongside Dean McCracken, Matty Douglas and Matt Landels next season …

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