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French take revenge

BRIVE turned the tables on Border Reivers in the European Challenge Cup when they got them back to their own patch.

Published: Wednesday, 21st December, 2005 10:29

Cycle hero Chris sets the gold standard

OLYMPIC gold medallist Chris Hoy free-wheeled into Earlston yesterday to help the PE department get into gear.

Published: Wednesday, 14th December, 2005 11:18

Gregor believes

GREGOR Townsend believes that Border Reivers will get a result when they face Brive for the second time in six days at the weekend.

Published: Wednesday, 14th December, 2005 11:18

Home record has to be improved to settle nerves

SELKIRK’S first double over Gala since 1988-9 didn’t come easily.

Published: Wednesday, 14th December, 2005 11:19

Tension until final whistle

BORDERS Reivers made life difficult for themselves before scoring their second win in the European Challenge Cup before a disappointing crowd of only 1050 at Netherdale on Sunday.

Published: Wednesday, 14th December, 2005 11:18

Top karate kids

LOCAL karate exponents have been chopping down their opponents recently.

Published: Tuesday, 6th December, 2005 15:10

Orkney flight was worth it

Orkney’s biggest game in the club’s 39-year history, Saturday’s BT Cup tie at the Pickaquoy Playing Fields just about lived up to the pre-match publicity, although both sides probably felt they hadn’t produced their best form on the day.

Published: Tuesday, 6th December, 2005 15:12

Reivers wait for the big two

AS the Border Reivers prepare to resume action this weekend, coach Steve Bates will be looking to Gregor Townsend and Chris Cusiter to resume their partnership at half-back.

Published: Tuesday, 6th December, 2005 15:10

First half onslaught proved to be decisive

MELROSE eventually emerged comfortable winners from their visit to Greenock although they were made to fight all the way by a courageous young home side.

Published: Tuesday, 6th December, 2005 15:10

Ali's Border connection

HE did not play at Murrayfield on Saturday, but one All Black has brought immeasurable delight to at least three Borders families…although all would be cheering on the Scots in their brave 29-10 defeat.

Published: Tuesday, 29th November, 2005 14:26

Townsend makes Steelers comeback

BORDER Reivers star Gregor Towsend will make his comeback from injury when plays for the Bone Steelers in the International Invitational sevens tournament in Dubai this week.

Published: Tuesday, 29th November, 2005 14:27

Cash plea

IT is costing Selkirk RFC £6000 to fly to Orkney to play their BT Cup third-round tie on Saturday.

Published: Tuesday, 29th November, 2005 14:27