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Scotland and Lions legend Tom Smith presented the match ball ahead of Scpotland'sm Autumn Test match against South Africa last November. image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Obituary: Tom Smith: a giant of Scottish and Lions rugby

8 April 2022 Matt Vallance 3

Understated character with an iron will, who was the prototype modern prop …

Bill Noble played 18 seasons for Boroughmuir 1st XV
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Obituary: Bill Noble: former Boroughmuir stalwart who played 18 seasons in club’s 1st XV

17 February 2022 Jack Davidson 1

He was also a fine shot putter, musician and after-dinner speaker …

Hamish More played cricket for Scotland and was a talented rugby player for Heriot's and Edinburgh.
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Obituary: Hamish More: international cricketer, talented rugby player and larger-than-life character

26 January 2022 Jack Davidson 7

A colourful and controversial character who played cricket internationally for Scotland and rugby for Heriot’s and Edinburgh …

David Whyte also represented Scotland and Britain at athletics.
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Obituary: David Whyte: a dual internationalist in rugby and athletics

24 December 2021 Jack Davidson 1

A flying winger who won 13 consecutive caps for Scotland between 1965 and 1967 …

Gary Callander was a leader of men and one of Scotland's most astute rugby players during the 1980s. Image courtesy: Kelso RFC
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Obituary: Gary Callander: captained Scotland in five of his six cap matches

17 December 2021 Jack Davidson 1

Hooker was the key man in golden era for Kelso during the 1980s …

Keith Macdonald carries the ball during the 1955 Inter-City match
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Obituary: Keith Macdonald: a crash tackling centre for Scotland in the mid-1950s

23 November 2021 Jack Davidson 2

He was billed by the Scottish Rugby Union for an extra egg he had eaten at breakfast on the morning of the 1957 Calcutta Cup match …

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