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Edinburgh Reporter
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Irish eyes smiling after fifth straight fishing gold
Scotland youth were edged out in the Home International fly fishing match, Ireland taking the title for a fifth year in a row. The Tartan Team totalled 47 fish, two behind the men from the Emerald Isle, but Scotland's Rory Stewart (Kilmacolm) was top rod overall all in the competition with an impressive 12 fish limit caught by 3pm. He finished well ahead of Irish angler, Evan McMickan who finished with 16lb 3oz from seven fish. Stewart also collected a time bonus and the Scot was the only person to do so in the match at the Lake of Menteith. He won the Brown Bowl. Wales were third with 39 fish and England fourth on 20 fish and Scotland manager, James Litster, said: 'Winning five golds in a row is some achievement.' Ireland's total weight was 122lb 14oz, Scotland weighed-in with 115lb 12oz, Wales accumulated 102lb 11oz and England 57lb 01oz with Rory Stewart finishing with a weight of 29lb 14oz, including his time bonus. His heaviest fish was 3lb 5oz The heaviest fish was caught by Josh Thomas of Wales, a fine specimen on 6lb. James Stewart from Inverness took the David Bell Merit Trophy awarded to a member of the Scotland team who showed real commitment and dedication. Litster added: 'He went above and beyond to do everything for the team. He raised funds and attended everything all year. 'His mum crashed her car on the way to an outing and he organised a lift to get to Broxden Roundabout (a key interchange on the A9 near Perth) where another parent picked him up and, on the way home, he got a bus back home (from Broxden) with all his gear to Inverness. The Scotland team: Beck Lyon (Darvel), Sam Harrison (Dunfermline), Harris McLeod (St Andrews), Rory Stewart (Kilmacolm), Eilidh Craik (Errol), Maria McGee (Waterfoot), Aaron Kennedy (Newton Mearns), Stephen Berry (Milngavie), Fergus Murray (Milgavie), Cameron Deeb (Houston), Ruaraidh Fowler (Doune), Kian Riley (Aberdeen), James Stewart (Inverness), Aiden Butters (Aberdeen), Jamie Walker (Alloa). Meanwhile, the Scottish Youth National Fly Fishing Championship 2025 are at Harelaw Trout Fishery near Neilston, Glasgow, from 9am to 16.30pm on Sunday, August 31, and Lake of Menteith Fishery, same fishing times, on Sunday, October 12. The competition is fished to international rules and the entry fee is £70 which covers both heats. An application form is on the website Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Irish eyes smiling after fifth straight gold
Scotland youth were edged out in the Home International fly fishing match, Ireland taking the title for a fifth year in a row. The Tartan Team totalled 47 fish, two behind the men from the Emerald Isle, but Scotland's Rory Stewart (Kilmacolm) was top rod overall all in the competition with an impressive 12 fish limit caught by 3pm for 29lb 14oz, including a time bonus. He finished well ahead of Irish angler, Evan McMickan who finished with 16lb 3oz from seven fish. The Scot was the only person to collect a time bonus in the match at the Lake of Menteith. He won the Brown Bowl. Wales were third with 39 fish and England fourth on 20 fish and Scotland manager, James Litster, said: 'Winning five golds in a row is some achievement.' Ireland's total weight was 122lb 14oz, Scotland weighed-in with 115lb 12oz, Wales accumulated 102lb 11oz and England 57lb 01oz with Rory Stewart finishing with a weight of 29lb 14oz, including his time bonus. His heaviest fish was 3lb 5oz The heaviest fish was caught by Josh Thomas of Wales, a fine specimen on 6lb. James Stewart from Inverness took the David Bell Merit Trophy awarded to a member of the Scotland team who showed real commitment and dedication. Litster added: 'He went above and beyond to do everything for the team. He raised funds and attended everything all year. 'His mum crashed her car on the way to an outing and he organised a lift to get to Broxden Roundabout (a key interchange on the A9 near Perth) where another parent picked him up and, on the way home, he got a bus back home (from Broxden) with all his gear to Inverness. The Scotland team: Beck Lyon (Darvel), Sam Harrison (Dunfermline), Harris McLeod (St Andrews), Rory Stewart (Kilmacolm), Eilidh Craik (Errol), Maria McGee (Waterfoot), Aaron Kennedy (Newton Mearns), Stephen Berry (Milngavie), Fergus Murray (Milgavie), Cameron Deeb (Houston), Ruaraidh Fowler (Doune), Kian Riley (Aberdeen), James Stewart (Inverness), Aiden Butters (Aberdeen), Jamie Walker (Alloa). Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Birkmyre bring home Helensburgh rugby sevens crown for second year in a row
BIRKMYRE Rugby Club retained their Helensburgh Sevens title in style on Saturday, going through their group and knockout matches undefeated to lift the trophy for the second year in a row. In the opening match they found themselves up against the host club, but showed no mercy in front of a big home crowd by dishing out a 50-5 thrashing. After a break, next up for the Bears was a youthful Glasgow Caledonian University team who had also won their first match by a thumping margin, 59-5. (Image: Contributed) It looked like being a close contest, but three early scores put the Kilmacolm men in control, and though Caley came back into it in the second half, Birkmyre were too strong and finished up 24-5 winners. The quarter-final saw Birkmyre drawn against a 'rugby legends' side made up of Helensburgh old boys, and in the battle of youth against experience, the Myre's young legs proved too quick and fit for their rivals, with the Bears casting aside their opponents by a 40-5 margin. (Image: Contributed) The semi-final pitched Birkmyre against the 'Pink Fairy Armadillos', most of them students at Heriot Watt University, and for the first time in the competition the Kilmacolm side were put on the back foot after conceding straight from the kick-off. READ MORE: Birkmyre round off league campaign with home win over Lomond-Helensburgh But Birkmyre bounced back and pulled the score back within a minute of the restart, and in an entertaining clash, with plenty of good skills on display, the youthful Kilmacolm team once again proved too strong and emerged winners with a final score of 29-12. (Image: Contributed) A long day saw the final kick off at 5.50pm, with Birkmyre facing an Earlston side who had travelled all the way from Berwickshire for the competition. The final was highly competitive, and got a little heated at times, with one of the Earlston players receiving a yellow card for hitting a jumper in the air - on another day, it could easily have been a red, with Birkmyre's Callum Moglia landing dangerously close to his neck. Birkmyre took the lead, but Earlston replied with a try of their own, and the final continued in a similar vein, with Birkmyre always having their noses just in front. (Image: Contributed) Birkmyre retained their Helensburgh title with victory over Earlston in the final. (Image: Contributed) With very little time on the clock, Birkmyre led by five points, with Earlston knowing a converted try would seal the victory; however, as the clock went red, the Bears' opponents were penalised for a high tackle on Finlay Reynar, which again could have easily seen a yellow. No card was brandished, but David Cruickshank tapped the resulting penalty, before launching the ball over the stand to ensure the win. Birkmyre will be in sevens action again this Saturday, May 17, when they travel to West of Scotland Rugby Club where they will take on Lenzie, Allan Glens and Strathclyde University in the group stages.
The Courier
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Ally McCoist plays wicketkeeper in beach cricket match at Elie
Former footballer Ally McCoist had cricket fans stumped as he stepped in as wicketkeeper at Elie beach. The former Rangers star and popular TV pundit was on the team sheet for the clash between The Ship Inn Cricket Club and Kilmacolm. Avid cricket fan McCoist represented the west coast team as beach cricket got underway on Saturday. The Ship Inn is the only pub in Britain with its own cricket team that plays on the beach. They have been playing on the sand at Elie for more than 30 years and have drawn hundreds of tourists to the unique spectacle. Graham Bucknall, co-owner of The Ship Inn, said McCoist had promised some 'secret weapons' ahead of the match. He said: 'The Kilmacolm team were ably bolstered by their wicketkeeper Ally McCoist, who is always a wonderful addition to their team. 'The Ship have played Kilmacolm for each of the past nine seasons and have won each time. 'Ally promised some secret weapons to ensure a Kilmacolm win.' Although McCoist captured four wickets during the clash, The Ship Inn Cricket Club were triumphant on the day. While soaking up the atmosphere, the former Scottish international was later hosting a charity auction on behalf of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. McCoist was great friends with Doddie Weir and has taken part in a number of fundraisers for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. The charity was set up by the late Scotland rugby star in 2017 following his diagnosis with MND. Despite his illness, the foundation raised around £8 million before Weir passed away in 2022 at the age of 52.
