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31 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Springboks level Lions series with a win in Cape Town

Both Stuart Hogg and Duhan van der Merwe retained their places in the Lions starting line-up from the victory in the opening Test last weekend, while Chris Harris was called into the starting XV. Ali Price and Rory Sutherland both made appearances in the second half from the bench. It was a physical opening 40 […]

29 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

BBC Scotland support FOSROC Super6 for second season

This announcement comes ahead of the kick-off to the second season of FOSROC Super6 tomorrow night with Boroughmuir Bears hosting rivals Heriot’s at Meggetland. The coverage will begin at 7.15pm, prior to kick-off at 7.30pm, with Paul Mitchell on commentary duty this weekend, along with former Boroughmuir Bears captain and FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy Coach, […]

29 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Scotland to face Tonga in Autumn Nations Series

Tonga last faced Scotland at Murrayfield 20 years ago in a 43-20 win for the home side in 2001. The teams have faced each other twice since then, both in Scotland, with a win apiece in fixtures played in Aberdeen in 2012 and Kilmarnock in 2014. Following the impact of Covid-19 on Scotland’s planned summer […]

27 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Cairns confirms County squad for second FOSROC Super6 season

Cairns’ team kick-off their campaign on Saturday 31 July when they host Southern Knights at Bridgehaugh – kick-off 3pm. His squad of 32 players consists of 27 players signed by the club and five players who are aligned to Stirling County as contracted FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy players. The Caledonia side has retained nearly 60% […]

27 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Obituary: Ken Ross

Kenneth Innes Ross won 11 caps for Scotland between 1961 and 1963 and was the first cap out of the Boroughmuir club. He was born in Folkestone in Kent on March 15, 1937, his father serving with the Seaforth Highlanders. The family returned to Scotland and spent time in Nairn before settling in Edinburgh where […]

27 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Chrystie confirms Southern Knights squad for second FOSROC Super6 season

The Greenyards team, which represents the rugby-heartland region of the Borders, will get their campaign underway away to Stirling County at Bridgehaugh on Saturday 31 July – kick-off 3pm. The 32-man squad is made up of the 27 players signed by Southern Knights and five players aligned to the club who are contracted to the […]

27 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Harris called in as five Scots make Lions squad for second Test

The Lions defeated the Springboks 22-17 in a hard-fought first Test last Saturday, with five Scots featuring in Cape Town. The second Test against South Africa gets underway this Saturday (31 July) live on Sky Sports (kick-off 5pm BST). Full British & Irish Lions squad: 15. Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) 14. Anthony Watson (Bath […]

26 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Boroughmuir Bears squad for the second FOSROC Super6 season

The Edinburgh team will host the opening game of the 2021 FOSROC Super6 when city rivals Heriot’s Rugby travel to Meggetland on Friday 30 June – kick-off 7.30pm. Of the 27 players signed by the club themselves, 41% of the Boroughmuir Bears squad have come through Boroughmuir’s club pathway and have previously played senior rugby […]

24 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Scots step up in victorious first Lions test of South Africa Series

And the Scots – Stuart Hogg, Duhan Van Der Merwe, Ali Price, Rory Sutherland and substitute Hamish Watson were hailed by former Scotland captain John Barclay for a stellar contribution. Speaking on BBC Radio, Barclay praised the Scots execution of basic skills under pressure. “Their nuts and bolts were excellent,” he said. The fixture featured […]

23 Jul 2021 - Uncategorized

Mike Blair appointed Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach

The former Edinburgh and Scotland captain made over 150 appearances for the club (2001-2012) and returns from a five-year term with the national team, where he was recruited by Head Coach Gregor Townsend to occupy a dual role with Glasgow Warriors in 2017. He joined Glasgow as Assistant Coach in 2016 and operated in that […]