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Scottish Rugby Limited could face legal action over handling of sexism claims

10 April 2023 David Barnes 20

Aberdeen Grammar chairman Gordon Thomson says he was “appalled’ by Friday’s press release …

Jack Nixon, who is stepping down after 26 years reporting on club rugby for the Press and Journal, with Highland head coach Davie Carson. Image: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Disappointment but not despondency as Aberdeen Grammar suffer consecutive relegations

28 March 2023 Jack Nixon 6

Jack Nixon reports was from Rubislaw after announcing that he is stepping down from his role of rugby correspondent for the Press and Journal after 26 years …

Stirling County got the better of Aberdeen Grammar at Rubislaw. Image: Howard Moles
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Scottish Cup: Stirling County pick up morale-boosting win over Aberdeen Grammar

5 February 2023 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Scottish Cup: Stirling County pick up morale-boosting win over Aberdeen Grammar

Both teams take advantage of break from National One relegation battle to produce an entertaining spectacle …

Aberdeen Grammar's journey through this Premiership campaign has been tough going so far. Image: Howard Moles
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Premiership strugglers Aberdeen Grammar forced to walk their own path

12 November 2021 David Barnes 9

Scottish rugby needs a strong presence in the North-East so travails of Rubislaw side should be a big concern to us all …

Jim Rae presents Jack Nixon with his 80th birthday card. Image: John McIntosh
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Caledonia clubs join forces in recognition of a true champion for club rugby

19 June 2020 David Barnes 6

Jack Nixon, the highly respected rugby correspondent for the Press and Journal (and The Offside Line), celebrates his 80th birthday today …

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SRU AGM: lack of transparency means building trust is going to be hard

10 August 2019 David Barnes 1

Slick presentation and powerful rhetoric can’t disguise SRU top brass’ determination to keep clubs at arms length …

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Fear of ‘super-hoovers’ causing National League teams concern

9 May 2018 David Barnes 8

The next big challenge to the SRU’s controversial Super 6 programme is being presented by the clubs left behind, who are becoming increasingly anxious about the impact the new league structure is going to have on their own player pool …

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