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Allan Ferrie of Southern Knights is selected at blindside flanker. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 Sprint: round seven team-of-the-week

6 June 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 Sprint: round seven team-of-the-week

A big representation for Southern Knights after Borderers secure first win of campaign …

Reyner Kennedy and Craig Robertson of Stirling County both make the Super team-of-the week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 round two: TOL team-of-the-week

10 August 2021 David Barnes 2

Ayrshire Bulls, Southern Knights and Watsonians all well represented …

Boroughmuir Bears stand-off Tom Pittman leads the way in the Super6 'Golden Boot' race with 20 points from two rounds of matches so far. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 Leaderboard – after two rounds

9 August 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 Leaderboard – after two rounds

Patrick Anderson and Russell Anderson of Southern Knights, along with Reyner Kennedy of Stirling County, are current top try scorers in Super6 …

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Rob Chrystie makes five changes for Scotland Club XV trip to Dublin

7 February 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Rob Chrystie makes five changes for Scotland Club XV trip to Dublin

Craig Jackson, Patrick Anderson, Iain Wilson, Jason Hill and Ross Graham come into side …

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Ayr RFC

Rob Chrystie names Scotland Club XV to play Ireland

31 January 2019 David Barnes 2

Late switch of venue and time due to a frozen pitch means that Dalriada Cup first leg will now be played at Netherdale with a 3.30pm kick-off …

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Ayr RFC

Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 12

5 December 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 12

Heriot’s and Hawick well represented after impressive victories over Currie Chieftains and Edinburgh Accies, respectively …

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Ayr RFC

Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 5

2 October 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Tennent’s Premiership Dream Team – round 5

Several tough calls after a weekend in which Ayr underlined their title credentials with a monumental team performance …

Rob Chrystie
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Tennent’s Premiership countdown part eight: Chrystie expects Melrose’s season to be a slow-burner

30 August 2018 David Barnes 2

Strength in depth at the club to be tested as Champions aim to retain top dog status …

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Only one change to Scotland Under-20 for Italy clash

7 June 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on Only one change to Scotland Under-20 for Italy clash

JOHN DALZIEL has made only one enforced change to he Scotland under-20 starting fifteen which secured a memorable victory over Ireland on Sunday, when selecting his side to take on Italy in the final round of …

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Blair Kinghorn returns to Scotland Under-20 squad for Junior World Cup

9 May 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on Blair Kinghorn returns to Scotland Under-20 squad for Junior World Cup

BLAIR KINGHORN will play in his third Junior World Cup campaign in Georgia between 31st May and 18th June after being named this afternoon in the 28 player Scotland Under-20 squad named for the tournament. The …

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