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Hawick, wearing red for a change, in the rampage against GHA. Image: Kenny Baillie
Clubland

That was the Premiership season that almost was: Hawick

14 April 2020 The Offside Line Team 1

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

Stuart Johnson will switch The Greenyards for Mansfield Park next season.
Clubland

Hawick unveil new coaching line-up

13 April 2020 David Barnes 2

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

George Graham says he has paid his dues to rugby after 40 years at the pit-face. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

Interview: George Graham says the time was right to walk away

27 March 2020 David Barnes 1

Former Scotland prop says his active invovlement in rugby is over after 40 years operating at the sharp end of the game …

George Graham always let his Hawick players know exactly what was on his mind. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

George Graham steps down as Hawick head coach

26 March 2020 David Barnes 5

Former Scotland prop and assistant coach has indicated that he is taking a step back from active invovlement in rugby …

Jed's flanker Michael weekley is caught by Hawick's inside centre Andrew Mitchell. Image: Bill McBurnie
Clubland

Jed-Forest v Hawick: Andrew Mitchell grabs a hat-trick as Greens make it 10 in a row

7 March 2020 Atholl Innes Comments Off on Jed-Forest v Hawick: Andrew Mitchell grabs a hat-trick as Greens make it 10 in a row

Home side are well beaten but feel cause for celebration after results mean they are now safe from relegation …

Andrew Mitchell carries for Hawick versus Aberdeen Grammar. Image: Kenny Baillie
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Hawick v Aberdeen Grammar: Greens blow away lacklustre visitors

29 February 2020 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Hawick v Aberdeen Grammar: Greens blow away lacklustre visitors

Both sides were missing key men but Hawick showed their strength in depth and used home advantage to secure an emphatic victory …

Edinburgh Accies tae on Hawick in a re-arranged match in South Queensferry on Saturday afternoon. Image: Kenny Baillie
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Tennent’s Premiership preview – Edinburgh Accies v Hawick

21 February 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

Crucial points up for grabs in the only re-arranged fixture in Scottish club rugby’s top flight, with Borderers chasing a home play-off and city side desperate to escape the relegation zone …

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Scotland v England: Rory Sutherland revels in return to top form

5 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

After a tough couple of seasons, loose-head prop demonstrated against Ireland that he’s got what it takes to compete on the international stage …

Currie Chieftains defeated Hawick at Malleny Park to book their spot in the cup semi-final. Image: Fraser Gaffney
Clubland

Currie Chieftains v Hawick: Malleny Park men book semi-final spot

25 January 2020 Erin McRitchie Comments Off on Currie Chieftains v Hawick: Malleny Park men book semi-final spot

Victorious head coach Mark Cairns hails Scottish Cuip quarter-final contest as a brilliant adverty for the club game …

Hawick retained the Bill McLaren Shield and continued their push for a home play-off with a comfortable home win over Edinburgh Accies. Image: Kenny Baillie
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Hawick v Edinburgh Accies: ‘The Green Machine’ rolls on

18 January 2020 Atholl Innes Comments Off on Hawick v Edinburgh Accies: ‘The Green Machine’ rolls on

Mansfield Park men retain The Bill McLaren Shield and keep pressure on Chieftains in the race for a home play-off …

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