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Merchiston Castle School emerged victorious at their own Under-18s rugby festival last weekend. Image: Paul Watt

Schools/Youth round-up: Merchiston Castle triumph for first time at home tournament

18 October 2023 Alan Lorimer 10

“I’m happy for the boys but I’m more happy about the Festival itself. It’s growing and getting better all the time.” …

Boroughmuir took on Mount St Mary’s during last year's Merchiston Castle Festival and will be hoping to match or improve on last year's semi-final appearance. Image courtesy: Merchiston Castle School

Schools, clubs and district select sides all gear up for biggest Merchiston Castle Festival yet

11 October 2023 Alan Lorimer 3

“We’re doing this to give other kids in Scotland the opportunity to improve. It gives boys a different type of game. They will not learn much from always playing against the same group of opponents. At some point they have to get out of their comfort zone.” …

The Merchiston squad pose with eventual tournament winners Michaelhouse from South Africa after their pool match at the Rugby Schools festival.

Merchiston sign off their season in style at Rugby School Sevens Festival

29 March 2023 Alan Lorimer 4

Colinton outfit reach semi-final stage of prestigious tournament …

Boroughmuir defeated Stirling County to book their place in the under-18 National Youth Cup Final, Image: Steve Langmead

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: line-up for National Cup Finals confirmed

30 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

The reigning champions in both the School and Youth Cups at under-18s level will defend their titles at Murrayfield next week …

Stirling County came out on top after battle in the mud at Millbrae. Image: Susie Hay

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: Watson’s go top of Schools’ National One Conference

2 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off

Stirling County defeated Ayr/Wellington 41-19 in National Youth Conference …

Peebles Colts were 32-0 winners against Melrose Wasps in the Border Semi Junior League on Friday night. Image courtesy: Peebles RFC

Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: Peebles reap the benefit of growing player depth

12 October 2022 Alan Lorimer 7

Merchiston, George Watson’s, Boroughmuir, Peebles Colts and Ayr/Wellington to fly flag for Scotland at Merchiston National Schools Festival …

Last year's Under-18 Schools Cup Finalists - Merchiston Castle and Stewart's Melville - meet again in National Schools Conference One this weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Schools/Youth Rugby: conferences make a welcome return after enforced lay-off

15 September 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

Alan Lorimer questions whether stopping youngsters from playing sport was an appropriate way to mark the passing of a monarch …

Peebles Under-16s were runners-up at Merchiston Castle Sevens.

Youth/Schools rugby: Scots sides gear up for Rosslyn Park sevens

16 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

Merchiston Castle, George Watson’s, Dollar and Glenalmond all headed to London …

Merchiston Castle celebrate their Scottish Schools Under-18s Cup success over Stewart's Melville. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

U18 Schools Cup Final: success for Merchiston Castle over Stewart’s Melville

9 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 7

Loretto romp to a 43-8 win over Queen Victoria School in the Under-18s Shield Final …

Freddy Douglas will wear the No 7 jersey for Stewart's Melville in tomorrow [Wednesday] night's U18 Schools Cup Final clash versus Merchiston Castle. Image: Meriel Limb

Stewart’s Melville and Merchiston Castle clash in Schools Cup Under-18s Final

8 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 11

Plus the lowdown on the Under-16 Cup Final, the Under-18 Shield Final and the Under-16 Shield Final …