Peebles lose out by two points in Glasgow
Peebles lost out to Glasgow High Kelvinside by a whisker on Saturday, going down 21-19 on the road.
That seventh defeat of the current Arnold Clark National League Division 2 rugby season saw their second-placed hosts pull off a winning double against them, having started the season with a 27-14 victory in August’s reverse fixture at the Gytes.
It leaves the Borderers third from bottom of the table, on 19 points from ten fixtures, ahead of a visit from fourth-placed Howe of Fife this coming Saturday.
Head coach Graeme Paterson’s Pees go into that game, with kick-off at the Gytes at 3pm, looking to make amends for a 43-39 loss in September’s reverse fixture in Cupar.
Touching down tries for Peebles at New Anniesland at the weekend, earning them a losing bonus point, were Matt Carryer at the double and Sam Ferry, with Cree Britee-Steer adding a conversion.
James Tweedie at the double and Adam Kennedy scored GHK’s tries, with Adam Anderson converting all three.
Visiting hooker Carryer was disappointed not to have headed home with more than a single point but felt his side’s display bodes well for the future, telling Borders Rugby TV: “It was another good performance by the Peebles boys, just falling short by a conversion to draw the game.
“We probably should have come away with a wee bit more.
“The boys stuck in well, our set-piece went well and our defence was really good as well.
“We came up short but it was definitely a step in the right direction. Our performances are coming together.
“We’re obviously disappointed not to come away with a result but it was a good performance all round.”