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Stewart's Melville defeated Strathallan in the final of the U16 Scottish Schools Cup. Image: Stewart's Melville.

U16 Schools Cup Final: Stewart’s-Melville bounce back from early scare versus Strathallan

7 December 2022 Alan Lorimer 5

Edinburgh side triumph in a high scoring contest …

Merchiston Castle School are hoping to retain the Scottish Schools Under-18 National Cup title they won last year. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Nationals Schools’ Cup Finals Day preview: defending champions Merchiston face Edinburgh Academy in U18 competition

6 December 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

Eight matches in total being played, including Strathallan versus Stewart’s Melville in under-16 final …

Stewart's Melville fought out a hard-earned victory over Dollar Academy in dismal conditions in the National Schools U18 Cup. Image: Stewart's Melville

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: big weekend ahead of semi-final rugby in both National Cup competitions

23 November 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off

There was some tense and compelling quarter-finals last weekend in tough weather conditions …

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 …

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 …

Stewart's Melville booked their place in the Scottish Schools Under-18 Cup Final with a win over George Watson's at Inverleith. Image: Ian Mair

Schools/Youth Rugby: Under-18 Cup Final line-ups confirmed

2 February 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off

There was controversy at Hawick as hosts knocked out by yellow-card count-back rule …

Stewart's Melville are unbeaten this season but face a George Watson's team intent on revenge at Inverleith

Schools/Youth Rugby: busy weekends ahead in Schools and Youth knock-out competitions

26 January 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

The under-18 age-group are at the semi-final stage in the both competitions while under-16s are into the quarters …

Freddy Douglas carries the ball for Stewart's Melville against Glenamlond. Image courtesy: SMC

Schools/Youth Rugby: traditional powerhouses dominate Cup semi-final draws

18 January 2022 Alan Lorimer 1

The Schools Cup has four East Conference teams facing-off against each other, while Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Hawick and West of Scotland are the last sides standing in Youth Cup …

Dollar Academy and Stewart's Melville will both be involved in the Schools Cup quarter-finals on 15th January

Schools’ Cup holders Stewart’s-Melville College to face Glenalmond in quarters

17 December 2021 Alan Lorimer 7

Matches to be played at The Dam Health Stadium and Oriam on 15th January …