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Thomas Glendinning was a busy member of the Ayrshire Bulls team. Image: George McMillan
Ayrshire Bulls

Super Series: Ayrshire Bulls get title challenge back on track with win at Southern Knights

12 August 2023 Alan Lorimer 1

Man-of-the-match Fergus Johnston scores two tries for visitors …

Monica Impi’s won the 1883 Centenary Cup at The Greenyards in April. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

Melrose 7s confirm dates early to avoid another Super Series clash

22 June 2023 David Barnes 11

The 2024 tournament will be played on the traditional second weekend in April …

Edinburgh A were ultimately too strong for Southern Knights at the Greenyards. Image: Rob Gray
Edinburgh Rugby

Super Series Sprint: Southern Knights buoyed by second half showing despite comprehensive defeat to Edinburgh A

22 April 2023 Alan Lorimer 2

Home head coach Alan Tait urges team to build momentum against Ayrshire Bulls next weekend …

Kelso's great run at Melrose Sevens began in 1978 when Eric Paxton, pictured front-row centre, was captain.
Clubland

Hall of Fame inductee Eric Paxton recalls great days at Melrose Sevens

5 April 2023 Gary Heatly 6

He was a key figure as Kelso reached 10 finals and won the Ladies Cup seven times between 1978 and 1989 …

Under-18 teams will compete for The Jim Telfer Cup on the Friday afternoon before the main tournament at Melrose Sevens. Image: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland
News

Under-18s teams to compete for The Jim Telfer Cup on Melrose Sevens weekend

29 March 2023 David Barnes 2

Eight Border semi-junior/under18 teams will compete trophy on afternoon of Friday 7th April at the Greenyards …

Heriot's Rugby

Super6 Sprint: Southern Knights see off Heriot’s to win at last

4 June 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

Morale-boosting win gives Borderers something to build on heading into Super6 Championship after the summer …

Southern Knights captain Craig Jackson will lead his side into battle against Boroughmuir Bears on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Boroughmuir Bears

Super6: Southern Knights look to extend unbeaten run against Boroughmuir Bears

21 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6: Southern Knights look to extend unbeaten run against Boroughmuir Bears

With their top four centres unavailable, the visitors have had to name a makeshift backline …

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BT PREMIERSHIP: MELROSE 51-24 BOROUGHMUIR

27 August 2016 Stuart Rutherford Comments Off on BT PREMIERSHIP: MELROSE 51-24 BOROUGHMUIR

STUART RUTHERFORD @ The Greenyards MELROSE began their  Premiership season in fine form , running in eight tries on a glorious afternoon at The Greenyards. The home team showed their intent from the get go with their physicality …

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PREVIEW: CHARITY SHIELD – HERIOT'S V MELROSE

18 August 2016 David Barnes Comments Off on PREVIEW: CHARITY SHIELD – HERIOT'S V MELROSE

MELROSE are a club with grand plans. They have just launched an ambitious proposal to transform their historic Greenyards home into a state-of-the-art sporting facility, with a 3G World Rugby compliant pitch, floodlighting and a …

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