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Scotland Under-20s hooker Gregor Hiddleston had a big game at openside flanker for Stirling Wolves versus Watsonians. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 round seven: TOL team of the week

27 September 2022 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Super6 round seven: TOL team of the week

Three Stirling Wolves players make the cut this week after a much-improved performance against top of the table Watsonians …

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U20 World Champs: Carl Hogg says Scots can turn tables on South Africa

3 June 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on U20 World Champs: Carl Hogg says Scots can turn tables on South Africa

Head coach believes his side have continued to progress since Six Nations and are ready to claim a first ever win over Baby Boks …

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U20 6N: Scotland head to Northampton on an SAS mission

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Head coach Carl Hogg believes his players have the rugby smarts and can play with enough speed to upset England …

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U20 6N: Jack Mann comes in at No 8 for Scotland ahead of England clash

13 March 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on U20 6N: Jack Mann comes in at No 8 for Scotland ahead of England clash

Head coach Carl Hogg makes one enforced change from side which picked up first Six Nations win against Wales last weekend …

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U20 6Ns: Scots find their feet and their voice against Wales

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Connor Boyle, Robbie McCallum, Rory McMichael and Jack Blain cross the line for victorious boys in blue …

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U20 6N: Three changes for Scotland ahead of Wales Test

6 March 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on U20 6N: Three changes for Scotland ahead of Wales Test

Cameron Anderson, Robbie McCallum and Kwagga van Niekerk return to starting XV …

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