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West of Scotland emerged as winners from a thrilling contest versus Orkney at Burnbrae last weekend. Image courtesy: West of ScotlandImage courtesy: West of Scotland

‘For want of a kicking tee, a game was lost’: Orkney push West of Scotland all the way

30 January 2023 Jack Nixon 8

Well travelled islanders pushed National Three promotion-chasers all the way …

Boroughmuir defeated Stirling County to book their place in the under-18 National Youth Cup Final, Image: Steve Langmead

Schools/Youth rugby round-up: line-up for National Cup Finals confirmed

30 November 2022 Alan Lorimer 4

The reigning champions in both the School and Youth Cups at under-18s level will defend their titles at Murrayfield next week …

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 …

Peebles booked their place in the last four of the U18 National Youth Cup with a big win over Mackie. Image: Peebles RFC

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 …

Schools/Youth Rugby round-up: West of Scotland and Boroughmuir march on in National Club Conference

29 September 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off

WEST OF SCOTLAND and Boroughmuir continue undefeated in the inspiresport National Club Conference, setting up what should be a massive game this weekend when the two clubs lock horns in the fifth and final round …

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 …

West of Scotland picked up another big win, this time against Ayr/Wellington, on Saturday. Image Susie Hay

Schools/Youth Rugby: Mackie up and running with win over GHA

7 September 2022 Alan Lorimer 5

Peebles Colts continue their positive start to the season in the Border Semi Junior League by beating Gala Wanderers at Netherdale …

Lewis Veitch runs in Boroughmuir's final try against Mackie. Image courtesy: Boroughmuir

West of Scotland topple Stirling County as youth season gets up and running

31 August 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off

Ayr/Wellington edge it against top flight new boys GHA and Boroughmuir are too strong for Mackie …

Boroughmuir edged out West of Scotland in last season's Under-18 Youth Cup Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Preview: Youth Conferences kick-off this weekend

25 August 2022 Alan Lorimer 6

Boroughmuir, Stirling County, Ayr/Wellington, Mackie RFC, GHA and West of Scotland to compete in top tier Inspiresports Boy’s National Club Conference …

Liam McConnell on his way to scoring the winning try for Boroughmuir against West of Scotland in the U18 National Youth Cup Final at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

U18 Boys National Youth Cup Final: last minute try snatches glory for Boroughmuir over West of Scotland

28 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 3

Favourites have to dig deep to secure victory over courageous underdogs …