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Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Donald Crawford on the ball for Southern Knights during their 39-38 Fosroc Super Series Championship win versus Fosroc Future XV at the Greenyards in Melrose on Friday (Photo by Ewan Bootman/SNS Group/SRU)

Rugby’s Southern Knights celebrating first win since last October

Selkirk A fly-half Cameron Easson on the ball against Hawick Force during his side's 24-10 away win against the Greens' second string last August (Pic: Grant Kinghorn)

Borders rugby reserve league making comeback after 13-year absence

Monaco Impis lifting the 1883 Centenary Cup after winning 2023's Melrose Sevens on Saturday, April 8, the same date as Southern Knights' first Fosroc Super Series Sprint fixture of the year (Photo: Rob Gray)

Melrose Sevens date for 2024 confirmed early in bid to avoid fixture clash

A referee officiating at Kelso's 28-0 Border League win at Peebles last August (Pic: Stephen Mathison)

Borders rugby referees appealing for sponsorship to fund recruitment drive

Willow Abbott, Darcy Martin, Amelia Lake and Tess Crilly.

Berwickshire High pupils in the good books

Hawick captain Shawn Muir leading his team out at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday (Pic: Mark Scates/SNS Group/SRU)

Rugby’s Scottish cup win ‘the stuff of dreams’, says Hawick captain Shawn Muir

Rugby fans at Langholm Sevens on Saturday

In photos: Rugby fans out in force for Langholm Sevens

Southern Knights players joining forces to halt a Heriot's attack on Saturday at Goldenacre (Photo: Jonathan Cruickshank)

Rugby’s Southern Knights hoping to get third time lucky after back-to-back defea...

Monaco Impis lifting the 1883 Centenary Cup after winning 2023's Melrose Sevens (Photo: Rob Gray)

Rugby’s Melrose Sevens won by invitational outfit for second year on trot
It’s now a dozen years and counting since a Borders side won rugby’s Melrose Sevens, victory this time round going to an invitational side for the second year on the bounce.

Sam Derrick on the ball for Southern Knights during their 19-19 pre-season friendly draw at the Greenyards in Melrose on Saturday against Stirling Wolves (Photo: Steve Cox)

Rugby’s Southern Knights name squad for upcoming Fosroc Super Series Sprint

Stuart Hogg making his 100th appearance for Scotland versus Ireland at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday, March 12 (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group/SRU)

Hawick rugby hero Stuart Hogg announces retirement as player

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Billy Wara in action for Southern Knights against Watsonians at the Greenyards in Melrose in August (Photo by Simon Wootton/SNS Group/SRU)

Champions Watsonians first up for Southern Knights as Super6 rugby returns

Ex-Southern Knight Cameron Scott, pictured playing against Boroughmuir Bears at the Greenyards in Melrose in August last year, is one of 34 Super6 players to have gone on to play for one of Scotland’s two professional teams, making his first appearance for Edinburgh in October (Photo by Simon Wootton/SNS Group/SRU)

Rugby’s Southern Knights to face two new opponents next season

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

Ryan Cottrell on the charge for Selkirk during their 45-17 defeat at Currie Chieftains on Saturday (Photo: Grant Kinghorn)

Rugby’s Tennent’s Premiership all over for Selkirk but two chances of silverware...

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Gala's Andrew Mitchell in action during his side's 26-14 Waverley Cup victory at Melrose in 2019 (Photo: Alwyn Johnston)

Rugby’s Waverley Cup between Melrose and Gala making comeback after two years of...

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty disappears mid-show, leaving co-star Charlie Stayt to single-handedly deliver the show

Lee Jones in action for Glasgow Warriors versus Benetton at home at Scotstoun Stadium in March 2021 (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group/SRU)

Ex-Selkirk star Lee Jones is retiring from playing rugby

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

MELROSE, SCOTLAND - MAY 07: Bulls Liam McNamara on the ball during a FOSROC Super6 match between Southern Knights and Ayrshire Bulls at The Greenyards, on May 07, 2022, in Melrose, Scotland. (Pic: Bruce White/SNS Group/SRU)

Rugby's Southern Knights to play rearranged fixture against Ayrshire Bulls this ...

Kelso's Allison Whitson being presented with a Scottish Rugby community recognition award at Edinburgh's DAM Health Stadium (Photo: Ross Parker/SNS Group/SRU)

Kelso rugby boss and special needs helper Allison Whitson wins award for being g...

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

George Taylor on the ball for Edinburgh during their away European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final match against Bordeaux-Begles in September 2020 (Photo by Thibaud Moritz/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Melrose player George Taylor retiring from rugby at 25 due to concussion issu...

Selkirk and Jed-Forest have called off their Tennent's Premiership games this Saturday, but, as things stand, Hawick's at Glasgow Hawks is going ahead (Photo: Bill McBurnie)

Rugby on ice in Borders for at least another week but Hawick’s game in Glasgow g...

Lee Jones, left, with Scotland 7s head coach Ciaran Beattie at BT Murrayfield. The two have strong Selkirk connections, while Callum Young (ex Jed-Forest) and Ross McCann (ex-Melrose) are also in the core squad for 2022 (picture by SNS/Scottish Rugby).

Borders trio named in core Scots rugby sevens squad for 2022

Blainslie's Doddie Weir congratulating Southern Knights players on winning his club trophy at the Greenyards

Southern Knights win Doddie Weir charity trophy at second time of asking, thank...

Southern Knights' Jacob Henry was man of the match against Stirling County (Photo: Bill McBurnie)

Rugby's Southern Knights sign off regular season with flourish ahead of Super6 f...

Harry Borthwick in action for Southern Knights during their Fosroc Super6 match against Boroughmuir Bears at Meggetland on Sunday (Photo: Mark Scates/SNS Group for the SRU)

Rugby’s Southern Knights back in pole position ahead of top-of-table clash with ...

Southern Knights saw their unbeaten start to the season ended by Watsonians on Friday (Photo: Graham Gaw)

Rugby's Southern Knights looking to bounce back after second-half slump in capit...

Patrick Anderson playing for Southern Knights against Ayrshire Bulls last weekend (Pic: Bill McBurnie)

Southern Knights’ squad for new rugby Super6 season unveiled

Southern Knights, in white, in action from 2019 at The Greenyards against Ayrshire Bulls

Borders rugby squad makes essential viewing for Sunday Knights

The Southern Knights playing Watsonians in November 2019 (Pic: Greg Macvean)

Rugby’s Southern Knights say they can’t wait for Super6 to restart after 15-mont...

The Southern Knights playing Heriot's at the Greenyards in Melrose in December 2019 (Photo: John Devlin)

Rugby’s Southern Knights could go south if motion approved

Late Selkirk rugby referee Billy Bryson

Tributes paid to Selkirk rugby referee Billy Bryson after death at age of 84
Rugby refereeing in the Borders has lost one of its leading lights following the death of Selkirk’s Billy Bryson.

Borders clubs are hoping to embark on regionalised action at the end of October but COVID-19 rules are making it uncertain (library image by Ian Rutherford

New worries about regionalised rugby’s October start date

Sean Rankin on an forward surge for Selkirk during a 13-12 win over GHA, shortly before the March shutdown was imposed (library image by Grant Kinghorn)

Our squad’s in a good place, reckons Selkirk manager

Dobbies is reopening 54 garden centres - here’s the full list

The front cover of Steve Finan's book.

New book recaptures past rugby era

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK

Ciaran Beattie (archive image)

Far East sevens events deferred until October

Hawick's own Lisa Thomson, seen here tackling Jess Breach on Monday in the SCotland v England Guinness Six nations match at BT Murrayfield, is among the Borders players with 7s experience (photo by Scottish Rugby / SNS Group)

Scots women to take part in new 7s Challenger event in South Africa

A whirlwind start by Lee Armstrong helped the Greens to a bonus point win

Rugby: Hawick 35 Selkirk 18

Hawick's Kyle Brunton is one of six Borders players to be called up to the Scotland Under 18s squad

Rugby: Scotland call-up for Borders U18s

Holders Edinburgh are preparing to defend the 1872 Scottish Cup with a little help from their friends.

Rugby: Back to School for Ford ahead of 1872 Cup clash