Rugby
Goodbye Goody as Jed rain on sevens parade
There was joy for both Melrose and Jed-Forest last weekend as one of the closest Kings of the Sevens competitions for many a year came to a conclusion.
Hawick rugby stalwart Robin Charters dies
HAWICK international centre and SRU past president Robin Charters died this week at the age of 82.
Promoted Linden make a point by lifting new trophy
Hawick Linden received the Fraser James Partnership Ltd award at their club presentation evening last week.
Peebles rugby kids win positive award
RUGBY playing youngsters from Peebles have scooped a top award at a national training camp.
Hawick rugby stalwart Robin Charters dies - aged 82
HAWICK international centre and SRU past president Robin Charters died today at the age of 82.
Hawick rugby fans tasked to choose greatest Greens
HAWICK Rugby Club are challenging supporters to pick their greatest ever Greens squad.
Melrose crowned Kings but Jed-Forest take home title
IT WAS a cruel day weatherwise at the Mainetti Jed-Forest Sevens but action was red hot throughout.
League officials respond to abuse allegations
Borders Semi-Junior League (BSJL) officials have gathered following comments by Melrose RFC president John Reed as reported in last week’s Southern.
Souters save the best for last at home event
Selkirk produced a Jekyll and Hyde sevens showing at Philiphaugh – fortunately for the Souters the former character shone in the final.
Ladies win for fourth year
MELROSE Ladies retained the Glasgow Women’s trophy for the fourth consecutive year and swept away the opposition with some excellent rugby.
Final top try award
MELROSE full-back, Fraser Thomson has won the final RBS Try of the Month award for season 2012/13.
From boy to man ‑ Colin Kerr looks forward to Walkerburn RFC Sevens
TRADITIONALLY rugby sevens were considered a bit of fun to wind down the season.
Thomson try voted best in April
MELROSE full-back, Fraser Thomson, has won the final RBS Try of the Month award for season 2012/13.
Selkirk win own sevens tournament with 27-7 win over Melrose
Selkirk thumped Melrose 27-7 in the final of their own sevens tournament to lift the title for the fifth time in six years.
Stellar sevens line-up means its Philiphaugh for thrills
Selkirk Sevens convener John Rutherford believes eight teams have a chance of winning tomorrow’s tournament, including the hosts.
Under-18 rugby sevens tarnished by player abuse
Melrose RFC president John Reed has called on semi-junior clubs to take action after its under-18 team suffered verbal abuse at Jed Thistle Sevens.
Watsonians win battle of Poynder Park to retain title
A last-gasp try and conversion saw Watsonians snatch victory from Edinburgh Accies in a nail-biter of a final at the Kelso Maxwell Motors Sevens.
Storming 7s success
MELROSE STORM walked away with the St Boswells Sevens title after an emphatic 45-5 win over Selkirk A last Wednesday night.
Professional power proves too much for Linden in Irish sevens
HAWICK LINDEN made the trip to Northern Ireland for the Carrickfergus Sevens, but suffered a tough day of rugby.
Triangle honour Matt’s name with five-try win
GALA Red Triangle claimed the second Matt Lochrie Memorial Cup with a 27-10 victory over Melrose at Netherdale on Friday night, writes Kenny Paterson.
Wasps at the double
MELROSE Wasps won their second sevens tournament on the trot at Jed Thistle – but it was Hawick Wanderers who walked away with the overall series title.
Haugh is where the heart is for four-up Melrose
This has been the most competitive Kings of the Sevens ever – with two events to go, seven teams still have a chance of winning the trophy.
ex-Selkirk player Alex Dunbar in Scotland rugby squad to play in South Africa
Former Selkirk centre Alex Dunbar has been included in the Scotland squad for this first time.
Gala Red Triangle beat Melrose to retain Matt Lochrie Memorial Cup
Gala Red Triangle claimed the second Matt Lochrie Memorial Cup with a 27-10 over Melrose at Netherdale tonight.
Can Selkirk rule at Poynder Park?
Selkirk’s victorious squad head to the Maxwell Motors Kelso Sevens tomorrow, bouyed by a spectacular return to form last weekend.
Sevens win in the rain erases Melrose cup pains
New Melrose head coach John Dalziel praised his players’ spirit as they overcame eight days of hurt to lift the Peebles Sevens.
Selkirk’s 88-year wait for Langholm silverware ends instyle
It has been a long time coming but after a gap of 88 years Selkirk again got their hands on the Langholm sevens cup on Saturday.
Borders rugby rankings - Stuart Cameron reflects on another terrific season
When we first started the Borders Rugby Rankings five years ago, we were attempting to not just put the spotlight on the achievements of the 17 teams in the Borders playing at East League level and above, but also focus on individual players, writes Stuart Cameron.
Wasps win at Selkirk
Melrose Wasps emerged victorious for the first time this season on the Semi-junior Sevens circuit at Selkirk Youth Club, defeating Jed Thistle 26-21 in the final.
TV deal agreed for RaboDirect PRO12 league
Sky Sports will screen RaboDirect PRO12 games involving Edinburgh and Glasgow from 2014/15.
Promotion party after Hawick’s one-point win
Hawick’s hometown heroes are looking forward to a Premiership campaign packed with local derbies next season after securing promotion.
Sevens heaven for Melrose and Langholm as females show attacking talents
Melrose Ladies captured yet another sevens trophy as they ran out victorious in Stirling’s inaugural women’s tournament, writes Kenny Paterson.
Excitement expected at Kelso Sevens
Poynder Park welcomes the latest leg of the Kings of the Sevens series, with plenty still to play for.
Earlston expects sevens fun in the sun
It is one of the highlights of the year for Earlston, as the Berwickshire village once again hosts its annual and ever-popularsevens tournament
Melrose defeat Selkirk in Peebles 7s final
In the Peebles 7s on Sunday, it was Melrose who triumphed 35-10 over Selkirk in a one-sided final.
Wands within reach of semi-junior 7s title
HAWICK WANDERERS are within touching distance of the Border’s Semi-Junior Sevens title with two rounds still to play.
Positive outcome for Langholm rugby girls
THE Langholm Girls U15 rugby team travelled to Stewartry last Sunday to compete in the Girls sevens tournament and were worthy winners.
Greens in sevens heaven due to sixth win on the trot
Hawick created history on Saturday as they claimed their sixth home sevens success on the spin.
Flying Pigs in the fray at Langholm 7s
ON SATURDAY the sevens bandwagon moves south to Langholm for the 95th playing of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Langholm Sevens.
Fun for all family at the Peebles Sevens
THE Kings of the Sevens action reaches the Gytes with the First XV/rugbystuff.com Peebles Sevens on Sunday.
Shocks and spills in Kings’ round four
There were shocks aplenty at Scremerston on Saturday as Mike Ker’s Watsonians outfit launched their bid for the 2013 Kings of the Sevens title.
Peebles High School beaten in Bowl final
IN THE Brewin Dolphin under 18 Bowl final Morrison’s Academy defeated Peebles High School 31-20.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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