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Melrose Sevens is played at the iconic Greenyards on the second Saturday of every April. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Melrose Sevens ready to launch a new chapter

17 February 2023 David Barnes 14

World famous tournament celebrates its 140th anniversary this year but organisers are determined to look forward rather than back …

Ayrshire Bulls winger Jamie Sheddon. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 Sprint: Ayrshire Bulls humble Southern Knights

7 May 2022 Alan Lorimer 36

Southern Knights 12 Ayrshire Bulls 62 ALAN LORIMER @ The Greenyards SOUTHERN KNIGHTS suffered their heaviest defeat of the Super6 Sprint series in conceding ten tries to a rampant Ayrshire Bulls side that in comparison …

Stirling County claimed the spoils against Southern Knights at The Greenyards. Image: SNS/Scottish Rugby
Match Reports

Super6 Sprint: Stirling County too strong for depleted Southern Knights

29 April 2022 Alan Lorimer 10

Injuries and the red-carding of winger Jacob Henry didn’t help the hapless hosts …

Patrick Anderson Southern Knights' vice-captain against Stirling County tomorrow [Friday] night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 Sprint: Southern Knights aim for third time lucky when Stirling County come calling

28 April 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 Sprint: Southern Knights aim for third time lucky when Stirling County come calling

Visitors have momentum on their side after last weekend’s home win over Ayrshire Bulls …

Edinburgh came out on top against Glasgow Warriors in their U18s 1872 Cup match at The Greenyards. Image: Rob Gray
Match Reports

Edinburgh triumph over Glasgow Warriors in Under-18s 1872 Cup clash

1 March 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Edinburgh triumph over Glasgow Warriors in Under-18s 1872 Cup clash

Exposure to higher intensity rugby on a more regular basis was key to capital side’s success …

Edinburgh celebrate winning the U18 inter-district title at the Greenyards on Sunday. Image: Malcolm McVie
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Youth/Schools: Edinburgh triumph in Under-18s district championship

23 February 2022 Alan Lorimer 3

Glasgow come out on top in under-17s age-band …

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Super6: Southern Knights’ all-round excellence blows Stirling County away

8 October 2021 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on Super6: Southern Knights’ all-round excellence blows Stirling County away

Borderers build momentum ahead of next Sunday’s 1st/2nd place play-off against Ayrshire Bulls with big win in final match of regular season …

There will be no activity at The Greenyards until a Covid-19 risk assessment is carried out. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

Melrose close The Greenyards due to Covid-19 scare

17 September 2020 David Barnes 7

A risk assessment is being carried out after somebody who used the facility was diagnosed with coronavirus …

Melrose have finally been forced to admit defeat in their battle to get 7s festival played. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
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Melrose ‘battered and bruised’ but determined to bounce back from 7s cancellation

30 June 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Melrose ‘battered and bruised’ but determined to bounce back from 7s cancellation

It is the first time since World War Two that the world-famous, historic event at The Greenyards has not gone ahead …

Graeme Dodds will be one of Bruce Ruthven's assistant coaches next season. Image: David Gibson
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Melrose the latest Borders club to unveil new coaching team

5 May 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Melrose the latest Borders club to unveil new coaching team

Bruce Ruthven returns to The Greenyards to lead the ‘Club XV’, assisted by Gordon Smith, Graeme Dodds, Bert Grigg and Dougie Dodds …

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