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Peebles Colts defeated Tynedale 33-0. Image: Peebles Colts
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Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Border Semi Junior League survive half-term disruption

26 October 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Border Semi Junior League survive half-term disruption

It is a tight contest for second qualification spot to the National Youth Cup alongside Peebles Colts …

West of Scotland picked up another big win, this time against Ayr/Wellington, on Saturday. Image Susie Hay
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Schools/Youth Rugby: Mackie up and running with win over GHA

7 September 2022 Alan Lorimer 5

Peebles Colts continue their positive start to the season in the Border Semi Junior League by beating Gala Wanderers at Netherdale …

Boroughmuir edged out West of Scotland in last season's Under-18 Youth Cup Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Preview: Youth Conferences kick-off this weekend

25 August 2022 Alan Lorimer 6

Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Ayr/Wellington, Mackie RFC, GHA and West of Scotland to compete in top tier Inspiresports Boy’s National Club Conference …

Will Ryan (back-row and fourth in from the right) says playing rugby for Hawick Youth has helped him turn his life around.
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‘Rugby changed my life,’ says Hawick Youth’s Will Ryan

8 April 2022 Alan Lorimer 7

Teenager had a chaotic early life until finding stability with a new foster family and a new focus through sport …

Hawick Youth defeated Kelso Quins in the border Semi Junior Under-18 Cup Final. Image: Paul McDonald
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Schools/Youth Rugby: Hawick and Peebles triumph in Border Cup and Shield

23 March 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth Rugby: Hawick and Peebles triumph in Border Cup and Shield

West Cup Final at under-18s level will see Ayr/Wellington take on West of Scotland …

Hawick Youth won the ‘Tubby Cup' by beating Glynneath in Wales last weekend.
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Schools/Youth Rugby: Hawick Youth return from Wales with ‘Tubby Cup’

16 February 2022 Alan Lorimer 2

Under-18 and Under-17 regional matches played in St Andrews with second and final round scheduled for the Greenyards this Sunday …

Stewart's Melville booked their place in the Scottish Schools Under-18 Cup Final with a win over George Watson's at Inverleith. Image: Ian Mair
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Schools/Youth Rugby: Under-18 Cup Final line-ups confirmed

2 February 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Schools/Youth Rugby: Under-18 Cup Final line-ups confirmed

There was controversy at Hawick as hosts knocked out by yellow-card count-back rule …

Stewart's Melville are unbeaten this season but face a George Watson's team intent on revenge at Inverleith
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Schools/Youth Rugby: busy weekends ahead in Schools and Youth knock-out competitions

26 January 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

The under-18 age-group are at the semi-final stage in the both competitions while under-16s are into the quarters …

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 …

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