The semi-finals of the BT Cup take place tomorrow, Saturday 25 March, with a west derby between Ayr and Glasgow Hawks at Millbrae and an away clash for Stirling County with Melrose at The Greenyards making for two exciting ties. Ayr and Hawks have impressed throughout the BT Cup rounds and in the BT Premiership this season, with Ayr pushing past Borders side Jed-Forest 36-7 and Hawks overcoming Gala 53-29 in their respective cup quarter-finals.The Millbrae men have defeated the city outfit twice in the BT Premiership this season and recorded significant victories on both occasions.Ayr Head Coach, Calum Forrester, said: “Having had the last few weeks off, the players have been able to recover and we are in the fortunate position of having a full strength squad.Our preparation has gone well over the last few weeks as we welcome Glasgow Hawks to Millbrae for the BT Cup semi-final. The teams know each other well and Hawks will be a well-drilled side going into the match.”Hawks are a dangerous side and pose threats throughout their team so our defence will be key.”Ayr will also meet Hawks on Saturday 1 April at Millbrae when the two go head-to-head in the play-offs of the BT Premiership with Melrose and Currie involved in the other semi-final of the league.Glasgow Hawks Head Coach, Finlay Gilles, said: “We are now into the business end of the season and play our first of two back-to-back semi-finals against Ayr over the next two weekends.Ayr have beaten us twice already this season, so we know the enormity of the task that faces us and we look forward to challenging our best against their best.”Ayr are an extremely physical team and have no real obvious weakness in their squad or game play.”In the other BT Cup quarter-final, Melrose host Stirling County after the Borders outfit defeated Heriot’s and County edged out Boroughmuir with the final play of their quarter-final tie.Melrose have recorded two wins from two in this season’s BT Premiership against County and look the favourites to claim a final spot after topping the league table following consistent performances. Melrose Head Coach, Rob Chrystie, said: “This weekend’s BT Cup semi-final game against Stirling is sure to be a cracker. Stirling will be at full strength and desperate to prolong their season with a final at BT Murrayfield.We have prepared well and understand the challenges of playing a semi-final. The squad is totally focused on putting in a performance that our home supporters and we can be proud of.”Stirling County Head Coach, David Adamson, said: “With a final at BT Murrayfield at stake, it’s all to play for and with us at, pretty much, full strength, the team are excited for this weekend’s game and are determined to put in a performance against a very good Melrose side.The team having trained well the past two weeks in preparation for the game and the whole club are looking forward to our trip to The Greenyards.BT Cup semi-finals, Saturday 25 March (kick-off 3pm)Melrose v Stirling County, The GreenyardsMelrose: Fraser Thomson; Austin Lockington, Nyal Godsmark, George Taylor, Sam Pecquer; Jason Baggot, Murdo McAndrew; Jamie Bhatti, Russell Anderson, Ruairi McLeod, James Head, Ruaridhi Knott, Neil Irvine-Hess, Grant Runciman CAPTAIN, Iain Moody. Replacements: Cameron McKay, Dan Elkington, Nick Beavon, Ali Grieve, Bruce Colvine, Craig Jackson, Gavin Wood.Stirling County: Jonny Hope CAPTAIN; Shaun MacDonald, Sam Johnson, Alex Black, Logan Trotter; Ross Jones, Nemia Kenatale; Mike MacDonald, Revner Kennedy, Adam Nicol, Hamilton Burr, Adam Sinclair, Alex Taylor, Chris Fusaro, Ruairidh Leishman. Replacements: Matt Emmison, Fergus Pringle, Mark Hunter, Andrew Grant-Suttie, Craig Pringle, Logan Bonar, Andrew McLean.Ayr v Glasgow Hawks, MillbraeAyr: Grant Anderson; Danny McCluskey, Archie Russell, Ross Curle, Craig Gossman; Frazier Climo, David Armstrong; George Hunter, Lewis Anderson, Steven Longwell, Robert McAlpine, Scott Sutherland, Blair Macpherson, Will Bordill, Pete McCallum CAPTAIN. Replacements: David Young, Djustice Sears-Duru, Adam Prentice, Gregor Henry, Harry Warr, Stafford McDowell, Richard Dalgleish.Glasgow Hawks: Jack Steele; Junior Bulumakau, Paddy Kelly, Brendan McGroarty, Kerr Gossman; Josh Henderson, Adam Lowry; Steven Findlay CAPTAIN, Grant Stewart, Gary Strain, Greg Peterson, Andrew Kirkland, Ross Miller, Stephen Leckey, Tommy Spinks. Replacements: Scott Rodgers, Chris Barnes, Andy Linton, Tijuee Uainivi, Erland Oag, Sean Yacoubian, Hagen Schulte.BT Cup Finals Day, Saturday 22 April, BT Murrayfield The BT Cup Final’s Day returns to BT Murrayfield on Saturday 22 April as Scotland’s clubs take centre stage at the home of Scottish Rugby. This action packed day out provides fun for all and showcases Scotland’s best talent in the men’s and women’s game. BT Cup Finals Day is the pinnacle of the club rugby season as BT Murrayfield puts 12 finalist clubs in the spotlight, battling for end of season glory across 6 matches. It is a celebration for everyone involved in club rugby and has served up some classic encounters over the years.It’s set to be an action packed event with top-class rugby and plenty of entertainment off the pitch too. Why not come along for a memorable day out and potentially get the chance to watch international stars of the future! For tickets, please click HERE. On the 25 and 26 March, the remaining clubs will battle for a place at BT Murrayfield, get down to your local clubs and show your support!Semi-final and quarter-final match details are as follows, first stated club will play at home.Saturday 25 March, 3pm:Sunday 26 March, 2pm: BT Cup Semi-FinalsMelrose v Stirling CountyAyr v Glasgow HawksBT Shield Semi-FinalsGordonians v Murrayfield WanderersIrvine or Carrick v Hawick HarlequinsBT Bowl Semi-FinalsBlairgowrie v StrathendrickMoray v Portobello FP   Sarah Beaney Cup Quarter-Finals Cartha Queens Park Women v Hillhead Jordanhill Women Edinburgh University Women v Watsonians WomenMelrose Women v Murrayfield Wanderers FC WomenRHC Cougars Women v Ayr WomenBT Women’s Bowl Quarter-FinalsGrangemouth Women v Kirkcaldy WomenGarioch Women v Glasgow University WomenGreenock Wanderers Women v Helensburgh WomenAnnan Women