Wee Reds Minis’ Tournament
a Great Success on Sunday
Once again the Wee Reds lined up a cracking tournament, with some of the best Mini Rugby teams in Scotland attending. Visiting squads came from Boroughmuir, Gala, Watsonians, Biggar, North Berwick and East Kilbride. In total there were 350 players, 80 coaches and approx 250 spectators. Some fantastic rugby was played across all age groups. Please see the individual age group reports for all the details.
Tries Galore on Saturday
Three of the Reds’ teams each ran in over 60 points on Saturday – the Reds 2s at home to Gala 2s and the Young Reds U18s and the U16s both away at Haddington. There was another fine win for the Young Reds S1s, scoring seven tries to nil, while both the S2s and S3s were just shaded in close games against strong opposition.
2s Run in 11 Tries Against Gala 2s
Linlithgow 2s 69 – 12 Gala 2s
In a match with uncontested scrums (Gala couldn’t field a front row) and with the Reds providing a player to make it 15-a-side, the Reds 2s still managed to turn on the style running in eleven tries to two at Mains Park on Saturday.
Final Kick Drama at Ross High
Ross High 29 – 28 Linlithgow
A last minute try from Mark Caddle brought the Reds to within a point of the home team at Tranent on Saturday. The conversion attempt, which would have won the match, was too close to call with the referee reversing his original positive decision.
Read Craig’s report and view Graham’s photos
Tough ‘Gig’ v Marr for Young Reds
Fine Win for U18s
Marr College provided a tough test for 4 of the Young Reds’ sides at the weekend. The S1s and S3s travelled through to Troon and, although losing, both teams turned in very creditable performances against very strong opposition. Meanwhile at Mains Park, the U16s and U18s hosted their Marr equivalents and although the U16s will be disappointed to have let their performance level slip in the second half, it was the reverse for the U18s who cranked it up for a thoroughly deserved victory against strong opponents.
Read all the match reports with photos
Wee Reds at Duns on Sunday
Three wins from four matches was a fine return from this long trip to the Duns Tournament.
Bitter Sweet Win for Reds
Leith 16 – 22 Linlithgow
The Reds double victory on Saturday (Tennents East 1 league and inaugural Bob Green Cup match) was tempered by a serious achilles injury to Mark Green (son of the late Bob Green) late in the game. Earlier, Mark had scored the Reds first try, with Ross Tulloch and Cammy Murrie also crossing the whitewash during the win. Jack Frame added two conversions and a penalty to complete the Reds’ scoring.
2s Shaded by Peebles
Linlithgow 17 – 20 Peebles
After a strong start, in which they took a 17-5 half-time lead, the Reds were shaded by a much improved second half showing from the visitors. There were tries for Cammy Walker (2) and Callum Lindsay, with Cammy Walker also kicking a conversion.
Young Reds’ Cross-Border Raid
All five teams were AWAY on Saturday.
The Young Reds travelled to Berwick in the Conference and came away with three fine wins out of three – the S1s, S2s and U16s all winning – which made for a happy bus journey home!
The S3s were pipped by the older U16s from Clifton Hall, whilst the U18s also came up just short at Peebles.
Read all the scores and match reports here
Livingston Next in Shield
Penicuik 11 – 34 Linlithgow
The Reds win on Saturday at Penicuik in the first round of the Tennents National Shield, brings up a HOME tie in the second round against Livingston on Saturday 29th October. You can read all about the Reds win in
David Mitchell’s match report.
This coming weekend the Reds were due to open their Tennents East 1 league schedule with an away trip to Ross High. However Ross High are unable to field a team on that weekend and have been hit with a 3 point sanction for non-fulfilment of the fixture. The match will now be played on Saturday 24th September. Currently there are no senior games scheduled for next Saturday, but if something can be arranged it will be communicated to the members by the usual routes.
Third Win for Reds
Lenzie 21 – 35 Linlithgow
The Reds made it three wins from three in the pre-season with another good performance at Lenzie, running in tries from Joe McKillion, Callum Miller, Jack Frame, Cal Thomson and Mark Caddle. A shortage of available scrum-halves meant a rare outing for coach and Rugby Development Manager, Dougie Thomson, who lasted the entire game! Talk about hands-on coaching!
Good Day against Dunfermline
The Reds had an excellent run out against Dunfermline on Saturday 13th August, running in tries in a 42-17 win.
Super Saturday
Great End to 50th Season
Our 50th Playing Season came to a close with a special Day of Rugby, our very own Super Saturday, sponsored by West Port Veterinary Clinic. It was great to see all the age groups in the Club participating and having fun. A huge thanks to all who helped make it possible, but in particular Dougie Thomson and Gordon Muir for organising and Graham Murray for putting an incredible shift in to running the BBQ.
Cracking President’s Match
Presidents XV 52 – 15 Forth Valley Select
A big thanks also to all the players of the Forth Valley Select XV who came from Livingston, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Edinburgh Napier and Bo’ness Rugby Clubs and contributed to a highly entertaining game of rugby.
Reds at Selkirk 7s
For the first time ever, Linlithgow received an invitation to one of the top Sevens’ Tournaments – the Selkirk 7s which are part of the Borders’ circuit of tournaments.
Read the report and view the video
50 Years of Rugby
The Reds celebrated their 50th anniversary of rugby with a special match against Currie Chieftains on Sunday 21st November, exactly 51 years to the day when Linlithgow played Currie in their first ever match.
Both clubs were founded in 1970 and for both this year represents the anniversary of 50 playing seasons – last season being a void because of the pandemic.
Big thanks to Currie Chieftains for a cracking game and to Ronnie Innes (Grangemouth and ERRS) for refereeing.
Linlithgow 33 – 21 Currie
Captain Euan Mochrie in full flight
This was a cracking game played in great spirit by both teams, with a good mix of veterans turning out for both teams alongside some youngsters.
Read Ivor Santer’s match report
View Graham’s pre-match photos
Blast from Past Feature
Click on link below to access all the matches we’ve covered over the lockdown in our “Blast from the Past” feature.
Linlithgow Rugby Club 40th Anniversary Photo
14th May 2011
Archive Page for Match Reports
You can access the last two season’s match reports on this special archive page.
Club History
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This Weekend’s Rugby
Saturday 8th October
Morning
Teenie Reds at 9am (ITC)
Tiny Reds at 10am (ITC)
Young Reds no games
(Holidays)
Saturday 8th October
Afternoon
Reds AWAY at Forrester
Tennents East 1 at 3pm
2s AWAY at Lasswade
Tennents East Reserve 2 at 3pm
Sunday 9th October
Wee Reds Minis and Micros
no training (Holidays)
Curry Quiz Night Returns
Friday 14th October
Membership Renewal
& Player Registration
A big thanks to those who have already either renewed their memberships or taken out a new membership online. All members should renew their membership now.
For information on how to either register for the first time or renew your membership
click on this link.
Rugby Memories
QUIZ
Rugby Piper Quiz Returns
Here is the first of The Rugby Piper issues for the new season. Hope you find something of interest. Please circulate to club members, friends, colleagues, and anyone who enjoys Rugby as it was.
SEPTEMBER 2022 RUGBY PIPER ANSWERS
Michael White
Rugby Memories, Scotland
Wee Reds Summer Camp
a Great Success
Around 70 youngsters attended this year’s Wee Reds Rugby Summer Camp at Mains Park this week. A big thanks to Ben Muncaster and Matt Currie of Edinburgh Rugby who ran a session on Wednesday.
Guinness 6 Nations
– Application for Tickets
Tickets for Scotland’s Home Matches
- Scotland v Wales
Saturday 11 February at 4-45pm - Scotland v Ireland
Sunday 12 March at 3pm - Scotland v Italy
Saturday 18 March at 12-30pm
For booking information click here
The Marquee Indoors
It took the best part of 3 days to dismantle the Marquee Indoors in a safe and proper manner so that the ITC is now returned to its main use as an Indoor Training Centre.
Colin Watson has documented the creation and dismantling of the Marquee Indoors in a photo file which you can view here.
Rugby Club AGM
Thursday 9th June 2022
The AGM for the Rugby Club was held on Thursday 9th June 2022.
50th Anniversary Dinner
Friday 20 May 2022
On Friday 20 May the Rugby Club held its three times delayed 50th Anniversary Dinner in the Marquee Indoors – a new temporary conversion of the ITC. Just over 250 people attended from those who helped establish the Club in the 1970s to those who are currently active in the Club, with a wide range in between. There was also a good sprinkling of former Presidents and Club Captains, as well as former and current players.
Player Awards – 50th Season
These were presented at the 50th Anniversary Dinner. The winners and more photos can be seen by following this link.
Rugby Piper – June Quiz
Here is the latest quiz from Rugby Memories Scotland.
Hello Everyone! Hope you are all well. Here is the close season edition of The Rugby Piper which should help you through the three days of the close season.
FINAL CLOSE SEASON 2022 RUGBY PIPER ANSWERS
50th Anniversary Book
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Linlithgow Rugby Club is a Company Limited by Guarantee and is registered with Companies House (SC 532598) and governed by Articles of Association, which defines the different membership categories of Club membership. The Club is a full member of the sports governing body (Scottish Rugby Union), which in turn is affiliated to World Rugby.
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More about the Club and Key Policies
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Child Protection Policy
Linlithgow Rugby works closely with Scottish Rugby to ensure that all coaches of young persons at the Club are fully checked and disclosed through the Protecting Vulnerable Groups system operated by the Scottish Government. Gillian Wells is the Club Child Protection Officer – you can contact Gillian by email or by phone (07795-324568). You can view the Club’s Child Protection Policy here – LRC_RUG_1_Child_Protection_Policy_MAR20
Reds 1sts and 2nds in March 2020 just before “Lockdown”
Linlithgow Reds 2019-2020
Combined Reds 1st XV and 2nd XV Squads 2019-2020
Linlithgow Reds’ first and second team squads 2018-2019
Linlithgow Reds Season 2017-2018
Reds 2s Season 2017-2018
Saturday 10 February 2018 – Linlithgow v AS Minorange
Friday 02 February 2018 – Furnace United RFC
Welsh Visitors from Furnace United RFC
The teams that participated in the 30th anniversary match in Guyancourt (February 2017) between the Reds and AS Minorange