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Ciaran Beattie has been unveiled as GB7s programme lead for the 2022-23 HSBC World Series. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Ciaran Beattie to lead GB7s programme with six Scots in men’s core squad

24 October 2022 David Barnes 2

Robbie Fergusson, Kaleem Barreto, Jamie Farndale, Paddy Kelly Ross McCann and Max McFarland all part of the set-up …

International

RWC 7s: Scotland out of Championship after heavy loss to New Zealand

9 September 2022 Stuart Bathgate 5

SCOTLAND lost 43-5 to New Zealand this afternoon in the last 16 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens and will now drop down to the subsidiary Challenge competition in the three-day event in Cape Town. …

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Commonwealth Games Day 3: sixth-place finishes for both Scotland squads

31 July 2022 Stuart Bathgate 2

SCOTLAND Men ended up in sixth place at the Commonwealth Games Sevens this evening, equalling their best-ever previous performance. Scotland Women, competing in the Games for the first time, also came sixth in their competition. …

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Lee Jones returns to active service as part of Scotland Sevens squad

30 November 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

MONTHS after his time with Glasgow Warriors came to an end, Lee Jones is back in business as a member of the Scotland Sevens squad. The winger, who is joined in the 12-strong group by …

Harry Borthwick of Southern Knights has been selected at blindside flanker. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6: Team-of-the-Tournament

26 October 2021 David Barnes 1

TOL reader David Mcadam has made his selection. Do you agree? …

Ayrshire Bulls loose-head prop George Thornton on his way to scoring the try which took Sunday's final out of Southern Knights' reach. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 finals weekend: TOL team-of-the-week

19 October 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 finals weekend: TOL team-of-the-week

Big representation from Ayrshire Bulls, Southern Knights, Watsonians and Stirling County in The Offside Line’s team-of-the-week …

Allan Ferrie is one of five Southern Knights named in the pack. Image: Bill McBurnie
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Super6 round seven: TOL team-of-the-week

21 September 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 round seven: TOL team-of-the-week

Five Southern Knights named in the pack after big home win over Watsonians …

Stewart Edwards is named at inside centre in the side after a classy kicking display and scoring his team's crucial opening try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 round six: TOL team-of-the-week

15 September 2021 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Super6 round six: TOL team-of-the-week

Ayrshire Bulls, Heriot’s and Southern Knights all well represented after important wins last weekend …

Hamish Bain in action for Currie Chieftains against Heriot's back in 2018. Image: ©Fotosport/David Gibson
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Glasgow Warriors to boost second-row options with Hamish Bain signing

15 June 2020 Colin Renton 3

Stade Nicois have announced that all four of the Scottish Rugby academy players on their books last season are leaving the club …

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U20 6N: Two enforced changes for Dublin trip as Scotland look to build momentum

7 March 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on U20 6N: Two enforced changes for Dublin trip as Scotland look to build momentum

HEAD COACH Stevie Scott has made two enforced changes to the Scotland Under-20 team which will take on their Irish counterparts at Donnybrook in Dublin on Friday night …

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