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Mike Blair will be the Scotland national team's interim head coach against Romania and Georgia this summer. Image: © Craig Watson -www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Mike Blair to coach Scotland in European summer tour

27 April 2021 David Barnes 9

A Scotland A team will play opponents yet to be confirmed before the full national side face Romania on 10th July and Georgia on 17th July …

Sean Lineen watches the Scotland Under-20s squad warm-up ahead of last year's Six Nations clash against Franc at Netherdale. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Sean Lineen names Scotland Under-20s training squad

30 November 2020 David Barnes 4

No exiles or academy players aligned to Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors involved at this stage due to Covid restrictions …

Scotland take on Wales in Llanelli this Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 2: can Scotland banish 18 years of hurt in Wales?

28 October 2020 The Offside Line Team 1

Gregor Townsend’s team have the momentum but their hosts have a big point to prove …

Cameron Hutchison and Robert Kay are reunited I the centre for Heriot's against Ayrshire Bulls at Goldenacre this afternoon. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6: Heriot’s and Ayrshire Bulls battle it out for a home play-off draw

1 March 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6: Heriot’s and Ayrshire Bulls battle it out for a home play-off draw

Huge phyical battle up-front is on the cards as visitors look to avenge their defeat to the same opposition at Millbrae in round one …

Boroughmuir Bears are on the hunt for a morale boosting victory against Ayrshire Bulls. Image: George McMillan
Ayrshire Bulls

UPDATE: Super6: Boroughmuir Bears v Ayrshire Bulls POSTPONED

14 February 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on UPDATE: Super6: Boroughmuir Bears v Ayrshire Bulls POSTPONED

Graham Shiel’s side currently prop up the table and lost heavily last time out against Heriot’s, so have a point to prove this weekend …

Neil Irvine-Hess scored Southern Knights' second try before picking up a shoulder injury. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6: Southern Knights revival continues with victory over Ayrshire Bulls

26 January 2020 David Barnes 6

Borderers win a tense encounter at Millbrae and are now within touching distance of play-off qualification …

Watsonians defeated Ayrshire Bulls in their Super6 top of the table clash. Image: Graham Gaw
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6: Watsonians stretch lead at top with convincing win over Ayrshire Bulls

18 January 2020 Andy White Comments Off on Super6: Watsonians stretch lead at top with convincing win over Ayrshire Bulls

Leaders gain revenge for defeat at Millbrae last time out …

Lee Millar of Watsonians, Craig Jackson of Southern Knights, Lars Morrice of Ayrshire Bulls, Reyner Kennedy of Stirling County, Chris Laidlaw of Boroughmuir Bears and Iain Wilson of Heriot's at the official launch of Super6 last November. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 mid-term reports: the coaches assess their teams

16 January 2020 David Barnes 9

With four rounds of the regular season to go, there is everything still to play for in the new league …

Watsonians' winning start to the season hit the buffers against Ayrshire Bulls at Millbrae. Image: Graham Gaw
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Super6: Ayrshire Bulls burst Watsonians’ winning bubble

21 December 2019 Iain Hay Comments Off on Super6: Ayrshire Bulls burst Watsonians’ winning bubble

Myreside men remain top on points difference after surrendering a half-time lead at Millbrae …

Ayrshire Bulls ran out comfortable winners over Stirling County. Image: George McMillan
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Super6: Ayrshire Bulls blast past Stirling County with a big second half performance

14 December 2019 Iain Hay Comments Off on Super6: Ayrshire Bulls blast past Stirling County with a big second half performance

Peter Murchie’s men go top of the table with bonus point win on a day when the lights went out Millbrae …

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