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Peebles booked their place in the last four of the U18 National Youth Cup with a big win over Mackie. Image: Peebles RFC
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Schools/Youth rugby round-up: clubs book their place in National Cup semi-final

15 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 8

Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Peebles and West of Scotland all book their places in last four of U18 competition …

Boroughmuir Bears teenager Liam McConnell is named at blindside flanker in Super6 round six team-of-the-week. Image: Malcolm Mackenzie
Ayrshire Bulls

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

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

A big representation from Boroughmuir Bears and Stirling County this week after home wins …

Ben Cairns believes that Stirling County are well on the way to developing a winning mentality. Image: Craig Watson
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Super6 Sprint: Ben Cairns urges Stirling County youngsters to grab their chance

15 April 2022 David Barnes 1

Head coach has named 11 players who are under-20 in his squad …

After a frustrating start to the Super6 season, Stirling County have picked up a fair head of steam during the last month. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Connecting the dots as Stirling County embrace Super6 era

8 October 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Connecting the dots as Stirling County embrace Super6 era

Head coach Ben Cairns and director of rugby Eddie Pollock say key challenge for club is to create a complete pathway for all aspiring players …

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Boroughmuir v Stirling County: pack power prevails over half-hearted hosts

19 January 2019 Lewis Stuart Comments Off on Boroughmuir v Stirling County: pack power prevails over half-hearted hosts

Boroughmuir 28 Stirling County 46 LEWIS STUART @ Meggetland ARE modern players mentally soft? Certainly Boroughmuir coach Peter Wright feels that is part of the problem he is facing at his club.. Too many are …

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Stirling County shock champions Melrose in Charity Shield thriller

25 August 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Stirling County shock champions Melrose in Charity Shield thriller

Controversial end to gripping encounter but visitors were worthy winners …

Stirling County versus Melrose
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BT Premiership preview: The fight for top-flight survival goes to the wire

16 March 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on BT Premiership preview: The fight for top-flight survival goes to the wire

THE curtain comes down on the regular BT Premiership season this Saturday with three huge games which will decide which club is automatically relegated out of the top flight, and which club will face a relegation play-off …

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