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Freddy Douglas carries the ball for Stewart's Melville against Glenamlond. Image courtesy: SMC
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Schools/Youth Rugby: traditional powerhouses dominate Cup semi-final draws

18 January 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

The Schools Cup has four East Conference teams facing-off against each other, while Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Hawick and West of Scotland are the last sides standing in Youth Cup …

Boroughmuir and Stirling County will meet in the U18 Youth Cup semi-final if they win their quarter0final matches against Ellon and Kelso Harlequins, respectively. Image: Steve Langmead
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Conference winners to meet in U18 National Youth Cup quarter-final

19 December 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Conference winners to meet in U18 National Youth Cup quarter-final

Last eight matches to be played on 15th January and the semi-final is scheduled for a fortnight later …

The Orkney team which picked up the club's 11th consecutive bonus-point win of the season against Dunfermline at the end of February. Image courtesy: Orkney Twitter feed
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North East update: clubs channel frustration into positive energy by helping their communities

19 March 2020 Jack Nixon Comments Off on North East update: clubs channel frustration into positive energy by helping their communities

Clubs from all over Scotland have taken to social media this week to offer up their services in support of the most vulnerable members of society …

Cartha Queens Park defeated Boroughmuir to book their quarter final spot in the National Youth League Under-18 Cup. Image courtesy: Cartha QP Twitter feed
Ayr RFC

Ayr/Wellington and Stirling County to meet in quarter-finals of National Youth League U18 Cup

17 December 2019 Alan Lorimer 3

Cartha Queens Park topple Boroughmuir at Meggetland to book their place in the last eight and now face a road trip to Jedburgh …

Matt Barker in action for Garioch
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Garioch determined not to be knocked off course by fixture backlog

16 May 2018 Jack Nixon 1

Garioch Rugby are within touching distance of winning Caledonia League Division Two North thanks to a remarkable run of form since the turn of the year …

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Ellon back on song under coach Mountain

15 November 2017 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Ellon back on song under coach Mountain

by JACK NIXON ONE of the most progressive clubs in the North East is enjoying a resurgence after years of underachieving thanks to a change of attitude in its senior squad, who have now lost …

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