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4 Dec 2019 - Uncategorized

Merchiston win U16 Schools Cup Final

Both teams were well represented at the final with plenty of noise greeting the players as they ran on to the pitch. It was the Edinburgh-based side who took the lead though the boot of Matthew De Villiers after they were awarded a penalty 30m out. Dollar struck back with the first try of the […]

4 Dec 2019 - Uncategorized

Stewart’s Melville lift U18 Schools Cup

The game was not short on defensive quality from the off, with Stewart’s Melville lock Aaron Robertson rampaging his way into the opposition 22 only to be reined in by some stellar George Watson’s defence. It was Stewart’s Melville who repelled next, prop Kaysan Davidson hitting big in the midfield and forcing a penalty which […]

4 Dec 2019 - Uncategorized

Barclay calls time on cap career

Barclay made his Scotland debut at his first of three Rugby World Cups, in 2007, against New Zealand at BT Murrayfield Stadium, one day before his 21st birthday. He would go on to make 76 appearances for his country. Announcing his decision on social media, he said: ” All good things must come to an […]

3 Dec 2019 - Uncategorized

Boys Player Development Hubs

The programme replaces the early talent identification programme previously delivered and compliments the girls PDH programme delivered throughout the autumn. The Player Development Hub programme will provide additional training and playing opportunities for nominated U15 boys, with nominations closing on the 10 January 2020. The programme will be delivered by the Rugby Development department and […]

3 Dec 2019 - Uncategorized

National Boys Schools Cup Finals 2019

U18 Schools Cup Final Preview: Stewart’s Melville v George Watsons The U18 Schools Cup Final is always an exciting event for any aspiring rugby player. 2019 will be no different, as Stewart’s Melville College will take on George Watson’s College in this year’s Boys Schools Cup show-piece finale. Stewart’s Melville’s campaign started with an away […]

2 Dec 2019 - Uncategorized

Scotland 7s set for Dubai and Cape Town

Beattie has named Robbie Fergusson as captain for the 2019/20 Sevens Series which runs until the end of May, taking in 10 venues across five continents. Those picked for Dubai and Cape Town include Scotland 7s debutants Scott Bickerstaff and Femi Sofolarin. The rest of Scotland’s squad boast a combined total of 133 previous events […]

29 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Preview – FOSROC Super6 Round 4

League leaders Watsonians travel to Millbrae to take on the Ayrshire Bulls in a top of the table clash, while the Southern Knights will travel up to Edinburgh to take on third placed Boroughmuir Bears in a match broadcast live on Scottish Rugby TV and on the BBC Sport Scotland website UPDATE : Heriots Vs […]

29 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Preview – FOSROC Super6 Round 4

League leaders Watsonians travel to Millbrae to take on the Ayrshire Bulls in a top of the table clash, while the Southern Knights will travel up to Edinburgh to take on third placed Boroughmuir Bears in a match broadcast live on Scottish Rugby TV and on the BBC Sport Scotland website UPDATE : Heriots Vs […]

29 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Women’s leagues set for play-offs

Tennent’s Premiership The top tier of women’s domestic league competition is reaching its penultimate stage this weekend. Over the course of 60 matches played since August, teams have battled to make the semi-final stage, with those games set for Sunday kick-offs. Watsonians remain undefeated going into the knockout stages of the league after an impressive […]

29 Nov 2019 - Uncategorized

Lamont joins Scotland 7s staff

The 105-times capped winger featured at three Rugby World Cups and two Commonwealth Games, hanging up his boots in 2017 after a 13-year international career. He replaces Derrick Spiers, who is moving on after more than two years in the role. Former Glasgow Warriors, Northampton Saints and Scarlets back Lamont most recently worked as an […]