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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
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
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
John remembers Easter Road Best
“HE was the complete footballer”…the words of Hibs fan John Robertson.
Published: Tuesday, 29th November, 2005 14:27
Sititi aiming to beat Scotland
BORDER Reivers No 8 Semo Sititi could come up against his pro team-mates when he leads Samoa on to the field against Scotland on Sunday at Murrayfield.
Published: Wednesday, 16th November, 2005 10:58
GALA goal machine Graeme Brown believes his Alloa team-mates can kick start their season by dumping Selkirk out of the Scottish Cup.
Published: Wednesday, 16th November, 2005 10:58
CUP final comebacks don't come any better than what the Wright Cup crowd witnessed at Ancrum on Saturday.
Published: Wednesday, 16th November, 2005 10:57
Clubs play down rivalry after bitter encounter
GALA and Cartha Queens Park rugby clubs have moved to defuse a row over unsportsmanlike behaviour following their explosive clash at Netherdale two weeks ago.
Published: Wednesday, 16th November, 2005 10:59
FOLLOWING their recent match with Coldstream, Gala Fairydean’s relationship with match officials could probably at best be termed ‘uneasy’.
Published: Tuesday, 8th November, 2005 10:34
Jed final say as visitors fade
RIVERSIDE Park has never been a happy hunting ground for Selkirk, and so it proved again on Saturday. The Royal Blues gained in confidence as the game wore on, scoring 27 unanswered points after the break to run out convincing winners.
Published: Tuesday, 8th November, 2005 10:34


