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Merchiston Castle School defeated Edinburgh Academy to retain the Scottish Schools U18 Cup. Image: SNS/Scottish Rugby
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U18 Schools Cup Final: strong first half sets up Merchiston win over Edinburgh Academy

7 December 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

Colinton side retain title with stand-off and co-captain Isaac Coates picking up man-of-the-match award …

Merchiston Castle School are hoping to retain the Scottish Schools Under-18 National Cup title they won last year. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Nationals Schools’ Cup Finals Day preview: defending champions Merchiston face Edinburgh Academy in U18 competition

6 December 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

Eight matches in total being played, including Strathallan versus Stewart’s Melville in under-16 final …

Boroughmuir defeated Stirling County to book their place in the under-18 National Youth Cup Final, Image: Steve Langmead
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: line-up for National Cup Finals confirmed

30 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

The reigning champions in both the School and Youth Cups at under-18s level will defend their titles at Murrayfield next week …

Stewart's Melville fought out a hard-earned victory over Dollar Academy in dismal conditions in the National Schools U18 Cup. Image: Stewart's Melville
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: big weekend ahead of semi-final rugby in both National Cup competitions

23 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth rugby round-up: big weekend ahead of semi-final rugby in both National Cup competitions

There was some tense and compelling quarter-finals last weekend in tough weather conditions …

Stirling County came out on top after battle in the mud at Millbrae. Image: Susie Hay
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

2 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

Stirling County defeated Ayr/Wellington 41-19 in National Youth Conference …

Ali Renton carries ball for Melrose Wasps versus Alnwick. image: Alan Gardener - Alnwick RFC
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Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Edinburgh Academy end 12 year wait for win over Merchiston

5 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 2

Boroughmuir beat West of Scotland to finish first half of National Boys under-18 Conference with full marks …

Last year's Under-18 Schools Cup Finalists - Merchiston Castle and Stewart's Melville - meet again in National Schools Conference One this weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Schools/Youth Rugby: conferences make a welcome return after enforced lay-off

15 September 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

Alan Lorimer questions whether stopping youngsters from playing sport was an appropriate way to mark the passing of a monarch …

West of Scotland picked up another big win, this time against Ayr/Wellington, on Saturday. Image Susie Hay
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Schools/Youth Rugby: Mackie up and running with win over GHA

7 September 2022 Alan Lorimer 5

Peebles Colts continue their positive start to the season in the Border Semi Junior League by beating Gala Wanderers at Netherdale …

George Watson's booked their place in the Sc sottish Schools' U18 Cup Final by beating Edinburgh Academy at Myreside this afternoon. Image: Graham Gaw
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U18 Schools’ Cup: Watson’s head to Murrayfield after big win over Edinburgh Academy

22 November 2019 Alan Lorimer 5

Fanker Tom Holmes scores a hat-trick for Myreside men as they secure comfortable win to set-up final showdown against old rivals Stew-Mel …

George Watson's and Edinburgh Academy lock horns in the second semi-final on Friday afternoon. Image: Graham Gaw
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Schools’ Cup: Marr aim to become first state school to reach final in 13 years

21 November 2019 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools’ Cup: Marr aim to become first state school to reach final in 13 years

Troon school take on Stewart’s Melville at Inverlieth this afternoon, while George Watson’s College host Edinburgh Academy on Friday …

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