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Ayr/Wellington under-18s defeated Stirling County 20-12 at Millbrae. Image: Susan Hay
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Schools/Youth round-up: Ayr/Wellington get the better of Stirling County at Millbrae

23 November 2023 Alan Lorimer 0

This coming weekend sees schools and clubs competing in the semi-finals of their respective Cup, Shield, Plate and Bowl competitions …

Boy’s National 1 Club u18 Conference table-toppers Boroughmuir were pushed all the way by West of Scotland.
Match Reports

Schools/Youth round-up: Boroughmuir edge tight tussle versus West of Scotland

8 November 2023 Alan Lorimer 0

Schools conference returns after October break with historic derby between Merchiston and Edinburgh Accies …

Ayr/Wellington picked up a morale-boosting win over GHA in the inspire National 1 Conference. Image: Susan Hay
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Youth round-up: quarter-final draws for National Cup competitions confirmed

1 November 2023 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Youth round-up: quarter-final draws for National Cup competitions confirmed

Ayr/Wellington under-18s return to winning ways in inspiresport Boy’s National One Club Conference …

Despite the big scoreline, it wasn't one-way traffic for West of Scotland versus Ayr/Wellington at Millbrae last weekend. Image: Douglas Connery
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Youth round-up: West of Scotland flex their muscles against Ayr/Wellington

25 October 2023 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Youth round-up: West of Scotland flex their muscles against Ayr/Wellington

Defence is key for Hawick Youth in hard-earned win over Peebles Colts …

Ayr/Wellington bounced back from heavy defeat last week to run Boroughmuir close in the inspire Boys National One u18 Conference. Image: Richard Deane
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Schools/Youth round-up: still tight at top of both school and club conferences

5 October 2023 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth round-up: still tight at top of both school and club conferences

George Watson’s College and Strathallan remain undefeated in the inspiresport Boys National Schools under-18 Conference after draw at Forgandenny …

Ayr were narrow winners against Mackie in Stonehaven in round one of the inspire National One Club Conference. Image: Susan Hay
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Youth round-up: tight opening round points to fierce fight for National One Conference title

29 August 2023 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Youth round-up: tight opening round points to fierce fight for National One Conference title

Tackle height change leads to disjointed contests as teams take time to adapt …

Luca Bardelli has had a fine start to life with the Ayrshire Bulls. Image: George McMillan
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Luca Bardelli happy to be running with the Ayrshire Bulls

20 April 2023 Gary Heatly 1

Two tries against Stirling Wolves last weekend helped Millbrae men to maintain unbeaten record …

GHA were convincing winners against Ellon in the National Youth Cup U16 Final. Image: Colin Robinson
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National Youth Boys’ U16 Cup final: GHA streak to victory over new kids on the block Ellon

26 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 32

GHA  74 Ellon 24 ALAN LORIMER @ BT Murrayfield GHA showed why they had been the dominant force in the National Conference at under-16 level by retaining the National Youth Cup at this age-grade with …

Glasgow Hawks came out win top after a tough battle against Dundee Rugby at Mayfield. Image: Paul Phelan
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Scottish Cup round-up: Glasgow Hawks strike late to break Dundonian hearts

26 March 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on Scottish Cup round-up: Glasgow Hawks strike late to break Dundonian hearts

Ayr, Currie Chieftains, GHK, Hawick, Heriot’s Blues and Selkirk also progress to the quarter-final stage …

Ollie Furness could be a key man for Peebles Colts in the National Youth League under-18s Cup Final against Boroughmuir at Murrayfield. Image: Peebles Colts
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Youth Cup Final preview – Boroughmuir and Peebles Colts clash in boys’ under-18s final

24 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 3

Edinburgh Harlequins face Stirling County in the Girls’ under-18s Cup Final …

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