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Hawick host Jed-Forest in a Border derby. Image : Malcolm Grant.
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Scottish Cup preview: runners, riders and verdict

3 February 2023 Gary Heatly 0

Five ties featuring Premiership and National One clubs will be played prior to Calcutta Cup kick-off …

Aberdeen Grammar came out on top the last time they met Highland in the National League Cup Final in April 2019. Image: Bryan Robertson
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby

Aberdeen Grammar and Highland ready to renew acquaintances

17 November 2022 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Aberdeen Grammar and Highland ready to renew acquaintances

Last meeting between top two clubs in Caledonia Region was the National League Cup Final in April 2019 …

Peebles booked their place in the last four of the U18 National Youth Cup with a big win over Mackie. Image: Peebles RFC
Match Reports

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: clubs book their place in National Cup semi-final

15 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 8

Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Peebles and West of Scotland all book their places in last four of U18 competition …

Mike Gordon scores for highland versus Ayr during last season's National League One campaign. Image courtesy: Peter Martin/Highland RFC
Clubland

Highland aim to celebrate centenary in style

29 July 2022 Jack Nixon Comments Off on Highland aim to celebrate centenary in style

Head coach Dave Carson believes that there should be two promotion places up for grabs in National League One …

Turriff's men and women teams at the Huntly 7s in 2019. Image courtesy: Lyndsey Hester
Clubland

Scottish league structure ready to welcome some new friends in the North

9 December 2020 Jack Nixon 3

Taexali, Turriff and Highland rugby clubs determined to make up for lost time when they belatedly join Caledonia League Four for the 2021-22 season …

George Mackie in action for Scotland.
Clubland

Highland legend and Scotland cap George Mackie loses battle against cancer

3 April 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Highland legend and Scotland cap George Mackie loses battle against cancer

Raw boned No 8 was a key cog in the great Highland team which climbed the leagues to become one of the top clubs in the country in mid-1970s …

Boroughmuir battled to a win over Kelso last week. Image: Dave Patterson
Ayr RFC

UPDATE: National One: Ayr v Heriot’s and Highland v Stirling Wolves games off

13 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on UPDATE: National One: Ayr v Heriot’s and Highland v Stirling Wolves games off

Ayr look to put breathing space between themselves and the drop-zone when they host Heriot’s under the Friday night lights at Millbae …

Biggar were crowned National One champions on Saturday after defeating Stirling Wolves at Bridgehaugh.
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Biggar clinch title with victory over Stirling Wolves

9 March 2020 Gary Heatly 2

Boroughmuir grasp a lifeline with a hard-fought victory over Kelso, but still have a lot of ground to make up to escape the relegation zone …

Biggar have one hand on the National One trophy after last weekend's victory over nearest challengers Heriot's. Image: Dave Urquhart
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

6 March 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Stirling Wolves stand in way of Biggar’s title celebrations

Boroughmuir host Kelso knowing that they are now drinking in the last chance saloon …

Biggar defeated Heriot's Blues at Goldenacre in November. Image: Nigel Pacey
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Biggar aim to put daylight between themselves and Heriot’s Blues

28 February 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Biggar aim to put daylight between themselves and Heriot’s Blues

Hartreemill men have a big lead at the top of the table but are not quite home and hosed yet …

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