2018-2019 Match Reports

Medics Overhaul Reds Big Lead

EU Medics 31-26 Linlithgow

Saturday 25 August 2018

Having raced away to a 26-0 lead, the Reds lost their way against a young and fit EU Medics side who scored 31 unanswered points to claim this Tennent’s Edinburgh Shield first round tie at the Jack Kane Centre in Edinburgh. The Reds were missing a number of key players and lost a further 4 to injury during the match, however take nothing away from the effort and spirit of the young home side – “chapeau” as they say.

Read Craig’s match report

View Graham’s photos

School Rugby Kicks Off

In their first fixtures of the season, the Young Reds took on formidable opponents Hutchesons Grammar School from Glasgow across 4 age groups. The S1s came away with a superb win in their first senior school run-out, while the S3s and the U16sput in fine performances, only to be edged out by strong opponents, with the score in both matches 24-19 in favour of Hutchesons. An under-strength U18 squad ran out of steam at the end but still scored 4 tries in their match.

Read Mark’s S1 Report

Read Graeme’s U16 Report

Reds Win at North Berwick

Saturday 18 August 2018

On Saturday, the Linlithgow Reds completed their pre-season matches with a fine 36-24 away win at North Berwick, while the 2s had a run out against Biggar 2s at home.

Match photos courtesy of Graham Black

Reds Start Season Brightly in the City of Discovery

Harris FP 5 – 22 Linlithgow

Saturday 04 August 2018

Linlithgow headed for Dundee last Saturday to begin their pre-season games with a squad match against Harris Academy FP. There were tries for Ross Plenderleith, Stevie Grant and a brace for Euan Mochrie, with one conversion from Gregor Stewart. Read Craig’s report

View Graham’s match photos