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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
BBC ALBA to deliver free-to-air coverage of top domestic rugby competitions
Fourteen Arnold Clark Premierships matches, including both men's and women's finals, will be televised live this season. BBC ALBA will again deliver live and free-to-air coverage of the top domestic rugby competitions in Scotland, with 12 league matches televised throughout the season. These matches will also be available live and on-demand via BBC iPlayer and for the first time on the BBC ALBA YouTube channel, and a dedicated BBC rugby page, with the games available worldwide. Scottish Rugby's YouTube channel will pick up a further two Arnold Clark Men's Premiership league matches in the first half of the season. Two Arnold Clark Women's Premiership league matches will be broadcast live by BBC ALBA, with a further three matches, including the final, set for the screen after the league splits into the top four and bottom four. Highlights will be available on Scottish Rugby's YouTube channel and social media platforms. Scottish Rugby's partnership with BBC ALBA supports the growth of the domestic game, with broadcast numbers increasing across the season and increased performance on international fixtures. The opening weekend of live televised games sees two highflyers in the previous women's campaign, with Sarah Beaney Cup winners Watsonian FC hosting reigning league champions Corstorphine Cougars on Friday 29 August (kick-off 7.35pm). That's backed up a day later, on Scottish Rugby channels, when one and two on the 2024/25 season ladder, Ayr and Heriot's meet at Goldenacre in Edinburgh for a round two fixture in the Arnold Clark Men's Premiership (kick-off 4.45pm). BBC ALBA Commissioning Editor, Fiona MacKenzie said: 'We're delighted to continue bringing the Arnold Clark Premierships to BBC ALBA through this renewed agreement with Scottish Rugby. 'Bringing both men's and women's rugby to as wide an audience as possible reflects our commitment to showcasing top-level sport and supporting the growth of the game at all levels.' Scottish Rugby Director of Rugby Development, Gav Scott said: 'I'm thrilled about the way the team has gone about selecting the fixtures alongside BBC ALBA. I think we've ended up with a really fair spread across the board. 'Partnerships like this one with BBC ALBA are critical to exposing new audiences to grassroots rugby and to give a platform to our top performing community rugby players.' The below matches have been confirmed in principle but are subject to change. Confirmed broadcast fixtures: Friday 29 August, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Watsonians v Corstorphine , Arnold Clark Women's Premiership , Arnold Clark Women's Premiership Saturday 30 August, 4.45pm KO live on Scottish Rugby YouTube, Heriot's v Ayr , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Friday 5 September, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Hillhead Jordanhill v Biggar , Arnold Clark Women's Premiership , Arnold Clark Women's Premiership Saturday 20 September, 5.15pm KO live on Scottish Rugby YouTube, GHA v Glasgow Hawks , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Friday 10 October, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Hawick v Currie , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Friday 24 October, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Arnold Clark Women's Premiership Split Fixture (TBC) Friday 14 November, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Arnold Clark Women's Premiership Split Fixture (TBC) Friday 28 November, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Watsonians v Selkirk , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Saturday 13 December, 4.10pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Arnold Clark Women's Premiership Final Friday 16 January 2026, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Melrose v Selkirk , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Friday 6 February 2026, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Currie v Kelso , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Friday 27 February 2026, 7.35pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Play-Off Semi-Final 1 , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Saturday 28 February 2026, 4.45pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Play-Off Semi-Final 2 , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership , Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Saturday 21 March 2026, 4.10pm KO live on BBC ALBA, Arnold Clark Men's Premiership Final Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hole in one for ex-Lion, Kenny
Some 32 years ago Kenny Milne was at the heart of a British and Irish Lions tour playing against the All Blacks in New Zealand. Time moves on and former Heriot's hooker Kenny was enjoying a more relaxed form of sport while his successors battled the Wallabies in Australia. That was until he experienced the excitement of a hole-in-one while playing Duddingston's 14th hole in the company of friend and local member, Graham Macready. Kenny achieved his ace using a 9 iron at the 149 yard par three called 'High and Dry'. Like this: Like Related
BBC News
27-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Borders village of Heriot seeks families to boost school roll
A small village in the Borders has issued a call for families to consider moving to the area to help boost pupil numbers at the local - near the region's northern boundary - has about 160 community has made the plea after pupil numbers at the village primary fell below 26 - the number needed for two classes - for the first time in Williams, who chairs the parent council, said pupils benefited from "really personalised attention from great teachers" and there was also plenty for parents to do. The village is about a 40-minute drive from Edinburgh and also close to the Borders railway station at a number of family homes up for sale, locals hope they can be sold to people with school-age Williams said Heriot's Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels compared "very favourably" with other local said his family moved to the area about five years ago as they felt the children could "thrive in a small school" and also benefit from its "incredible outdoor facilities". "But it's not just about the school's scores: everyone says Heriot children are special," he said."The values the school instils in them and the way the school is embedded in the local area as a hub for events and gathering means that children tend to grow up with a real sense of community spirit and togetherness."He said there were "lots of things" for parents too."Beautiful hill walks are on your doorstep, while the cafes and boutique shops of Innerleithen and Peebles, and the mountain-bike trails at Glentress are just down the road," he said."In Heriot itself there's lots going on too, with a newly refurbished village hall, community cafe, ceilidhs, music nights, Bonfire Night event, pub nights, and an annual sports day to enjoy." Community council secretary Gavin Whittaker said it was hoped people currently living further afield might be drawn to the area."Heriot is located in a beautiful part of the country, with immediate access to some fantastic walking and cycling routes," he said."We'd encourage people living in Edinburgh, Midlothian and elsewhere in the Scottish Borders to come and take a look and see what Heriot can offer you and your family." Scottish Borders Council education officers have met both the community council and parent council in recent weeks to hear their concerns about reducing the number of Pirone, who holds the education portfolio, said: "Heriot is a great school and we fully understand the concerns, but we have to work with the numbers that are in front of us."If the numbers change, we will come back and look at the classes again."Heriot is like many rural areas where there are now a lot less children than there used to be."We have not been very good at taking a joined-up approach at tackling this, and whether it's allowing more houses to be built or finding ways to encourage more families into the area then that is what we should be doing."
Otago Daily Times
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Crescent win to keep top four challenge alive
Crescent capped off their club day in grand fashion with a 39-15 win over Toko that sent the top four of the Southern Region competition into turmoil on Saturday. The first half was fairly even after Toko opened the scoring early, and Crescent fought back into the half to lead 18-10 at the break. The home side carried their momentum into the second half and outscored the visitors three tries to one. Midfielder Ethan Edwards scored another brace to continue his try-scoring form. Lock Tyler Brouwer was Crescent's best on the field and had plenty of support from flankers Ryan Gwynn and Andy Carruthers. Crescent locked away the Eddie Scott Memorial Trophy with this win and are now just one point behind Toko in fourth position as finals time approaches. Clutha proved too strong for Lawrence at Simpson Park in a high-scoring game. The unbeaten competition leaders won 53-31 but allowed Lawrence to play with the ball for long periods, which would have disappointed them. Clutha paid the price early for trying to attack as individuals instead of sticking to structure. Lawrence piled the pressure on and were waiting to pounce on any mistakes gifted to them by an uncharacteristically poor Clutha attack. The halftime score was 24-17 to the visitors. After some stern words at the break, Clutha found their groove and scored some nice tries when they played together as a unit. Lawrence continued to thrive with ball in hand, and midfielder Sam Wyber scored two tries, celebrating his 100th try in Lawrence colours. West Taieri leapfrogged Toko into second place on the ladder with a 57-5 demolition of Heriot at Outram. The home side played with purpose but came up against a resolute Heriot side in the first half. Heriot showed they would not be bullied in the first half and gave as good as they got on both attack and defence, and West Taieri led just 15-5 at halftime. The second half was where the home side flexed their muscles with six unanswered tries as they controlled the proceedings for the entire half. Heriot's lack of depth cost them, and they faltered towards the end of the game. Forwards Luke Moeke and Jaidyn Barringer-Tairi led the way in the West Taieri pack. For Heriot, coach Craig Stanway put in a huge 40 minutes off the bench. Clutha Valley beat Owaka 38-27 in a messy encounter at Clydevale. Neither side could get a foothold in terms of territory and possession, but the home side made the most of their chances. A sluggish first half ended with Valley leading 14-8 as Owaka was again punished for slipping off first-up tackles. The opening phases of the second half belonged to Valley, and while Owaka came back and finished strongly, they could not rein in Valley, who went on to claim their fourth win of the season. — Francis Parker
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
It's a family affair for Hailes in 125th Dispatch Trophy at Braids
Steve and Nathan McCulloch join forces to book semi-final spot for Kingsknowe club Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ten years after helping Hailes win the Dispatch Trophy, Steve McCulloch is bidding to repeat the feat - and this time playing alongside his son Nathan. The Kingsknowe club progressed to the semi-finals in the 125th edition with a 6&5 win over Kilgour Wealth Management at the Braids. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm feeling old compared to these young guys,' quipped 59-year-old McCulloch snr of this year's Edinburgh Leisure-run tournament having involved a new era of players. National World 'I love it up here, the course is immaculate, the golf pretty steady - and it is a joy to play with Nathan!' Team McCulloch finished two up at the front against Sean Marc and Jamie McIntosh while Paul Page and Danny Crolla won four up at the rear over James Keggie and Owen Melrose. 'The seventh was a crucial moment as we'd just chucked away the sixth and I drove the green at the seventh,' reported 25-year-old McCulloch jnr, who has now made the last four in his two appearances in the tournament. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This is the furthest 32-year-old Crolla has progressed while Page is back in the medals at the age of 56. 'The Dispatch has always been a great event to be involved in,' said Page, the current Hailes champion. 'I only stopped playing in it to let some of the youngsters get to experience it, but I am glad that an opportunity came calling for me this year.' Awaiting Hailes in the semi-finals on Saturday morning are Heriot's FP, who came out on top when the teams met in the last eight in the 2024 edition. In a tight encounter, Heriot's FP edged past the Stephen Gallacher Foundation by one hole, meaning the youngest team in this year's event came up just short in the medal hunt. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'That's us used one of our lives,' declared Stuart Langlands as a shot from his playing partner Scott Dickson, having had to take a penalty drop, crept over the gorse on the green at the seventh. It led to the top Heriot's pairing securing an unlikely half in bogeys there before then winning two of the next three holes against Rory McClafferty and Jake Johnston as that eventually finished all square. At the back, Lothians champion Sam Hall and Steven Sinclair, who came in for the watching Fraser Smith, got off to a 'hot start' but then had to dig deep to finish one up on Alexander Yuill and Callum Kenneally. 'We're looking forward to Saturday,' said Dickson. 'We've been in the semi-finals as well the last two years and hopefully we can finally get a gold medal after picking up a silver and bronze.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Six-time winners Silverknowes won the 18th in both matches to finish two up on Edinburgh Academicals. Hugo Rintoul chipped in for an eagle-3 at the sixth in the back match for Accies, with Graham Robertson holing out for a 2 at the par-4 seventh from 108 yards for Silverknowes at the front minutes afterwards. It won't be a repeat of last year's final in the next round for Silverknowes, though, as Duddingston, the winners for the last two years, were knocked out by Murrayfield. 'I'm really happy for the boys,' said Murrayfield team manager Stevie Anderson of young guns Harry Hawthorne (19), Archie Wyatt (21), Stuart Thurlow (26) and Cameron Whyte (25). Third-round results Hailes bt Kilgour Wealth Management 6&5; Heriot's FP bt Stephen Gallacher Foundation by one hole; Silverknowes bt Edinburgh Academicals by two holes; Murrayfield bt Duddingston 3&1.
