Arnold Clark Premiership feature match: Watsonian v Heriot’s
27 Sep 2024Watsonian are looking to cling onto a playoff spot tonight as visiting Heriot’s travel to Myreside in red hot form, having won two of their past three matches.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 27: Watsonians lift the cup during the Silver Saturday Sarah Beaney cup match between Watsonian FC and Hillhead Jordanhill RFC at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on April 27, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group) The home side sits fourth in the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership with a game in hand on second-placed Hillhead Jordanhill, a side that is only one point ahead of Watsonian.
Heriot’s on the other hand are looking to push higher up the table to make the most of their recent form, winning 19-5 over Stewartry and 22-20 over Garioch respectively. Garioch being the side just one spot ahead of Heriot’s on the table.
The Watsonian v Heriot’s match will be played live tonight on BBC ALBA in a primetime 7:35pm kick off slot.
Five things to watch out for this weekend:
- First plays second in the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership this weekend, as second-placed Hillhead Jordanhill hosts league leaders Corstorphine.
- It’s a Glasgow derby in the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership, as league leaders Ayr RFC host Glasgow Hawks.
- Neighbours on the men’s table, Marr takes on Kelso – while Edinburgh Accies look to continue a good start to their campaign, taking on bottom of the table, Musselburgh on Saturday.
- Cartha Queens Park and Stewartry are both looking for their first win of the season as the sides face each other tomorrow afternoon, looking to get off the foot of the table.
- Watsonian and Heriot’s face each other in the first of a televised double header, as the Men’s Premiership will also feature Watsonian v Heriot’s next weekend on BBC ALBA.
This weekend’s matches:
Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership
Saturday, 28 September, all 3pm kick offs:
- Ayr RFC v Glasgow Hawks RFC
- Edinburgh Academical FC v Musselburgh RFC
- Hawick RFC v Watsonian FC
- Heriot’s Rugby Men v Currie Chieftains
- Marr RFC v Kelso RFC
- Melrose Rugby v Selkirk RFC
Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership
Friday, 27 September and Saturday, 28 September:
- Watsonian FC v Heriot’s Rugby Women, Friday 7:35pm KO, live on BBC ALBA
- Cartha Queens Park RFC v Stewartry RFC, Saturday 2pm KO
- Garioch RFC v Stirling County RFC, Saturday 2pm KO
- Hillhead Jordanhill RFC v Corstorphine RFC, Saturday 2pm KO
