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INJURY-HIT SELKIRK SIDE TAKE PLENTY OF POSITIVES FROM PLUCKY DISPLAY AT JED SEVENS

SMILING IN THE RAIN. The Selkirk squad were in high spirits at rain-soaked Riverside Park on Saturday. Back row, from left – Andrew Renwick, Ewan MacDougall, Mikey Davies, Andrew Given, Callum McEwan. Front – Callum McColm, Rory Banks, Matt Kissick (capt.), Darren Clapperton.


QUICK BALL. Scrum-half Mikey Davies has to look sharp following a quick heel in Selkirk’s quarter-final tie against Melrose.


EFFORTS APPRECIATED. Sevens coach Graham Marshall takes a moment to thank Selkirk’s sevens squad for all their hard work over the past two months. [Photos: JOHN SMAIL]


A SEASON which at times appears to have gone on longer than the last mini-ice age finally came to an end on Saturday at Riverside Park. Host club Jed-Forest defied the monsoon conditions to defeat Melrose in the final, lifting their own sevens trophy for the 11th time since the tournament began in 1894.
The Royal Blues’ victory means they leapfrog Selkirk to claim fourth spot in the final 2013 Kings of the Sevens points table, with Melrose having the consolation of winning the Kings of Sevens title for the seventh time since the competition was launched 14 years ago.
Selkirk showed three changes from the squad which had triumphed so spectacularly at Philiphaugh the previous week. Missing were skipper Gavin Craig (calf strain), Angus Duckett (finger fracture) and Fraser Harkness (on duty for Samurai Select at Amsterdam 7s). Sevens coach Graham Marshall drafted Andrew Given and Selkirk Youth Club skipper Callum McEwan into the squad, opting to go to Riverside with just nine players.
The withdrawal of first round opponents Falkirk meant Selkirk lined up against a President’s VII in their first tie, with the select team comprised solely of Jed players. In driving rain, Selkirk went 12-0 ahead through tries by Matt Kissick (skipper for the day) and Darren Clapperton, but just on halftime Jed scored through Gregor Taylor to cut the Souters’ lead to 12-7.
A much more confident display by Selkirk after the break saw the Philiphaugh men score five tries without reply through Andrew Given (2), Mikey Davies and Callum McEwan (2) – the latter showing no trace of nerves on his senior debut, scoring with his very first touch of the ball after coming on to replace Callum McColm. Final score: President’s VII 7, Selkirk 41.
Second round opponents Melrose were always going to be a daunting prospect for Selkirk’s depleted side, but Kissick’s Crusaders gave as good as they got in a bruising first half, coming close to scoring through Darren Clapperton and Andrew Renwick (making his first appearance on the 2013 circuit). Ewan MacDougall pulled off a couple of last-ditch tackles to keep Selkirk in the tie, but Melrose eventually scored a runaway try through Richard Mill, giving the Greenyards men a narrow 5-0 halftime lead.
In the second period Melrose put the result beyond doubt with two tries from Andrew Skeen, both of which he converted. However, Selkirk’s dogged perseverance was rewarded when Darren Clapperton scored in injury time, and Rory Banks added the conversion. Final score: Melrose 19, Selkirk 7.
In the dressing room after the tie, coach Graham Marshall thanked his players for putting in so much effort over the preceding 10 weeks, and was in turn thanked by team manager John Smail for his conscientiousness, commitment and belief in the squad.
So Selkirk finish the 2012/2013 season with three new pieces of silverware in the Philiphaugh trophy cabinet – the RBS Border Regional Cup, the Langholm Sevens Cup and the Selkirk Sevens Cup: just reward for all the hard work put in by the players, coaches, club officials and backroom staff over the past 10½ months.
Have a great summer, guys – and remember that pre-season training starts in six weeks’ time!

FORMER SELKIRK PLAYER TIES THE KNOT – MANY CONGRATULATIONS GO TO RORY AND FIONA!

PERFECT MATCH. Recently retired Selkirk lock forward Rory Aglen pictured with his bride Fiona Guthrie following their wedding on Friday. The couple were married in Legerwood Church, with the reception held at Kelso Racecourse. Rory’s playing career at Philiphaugh spanned eight seasons from 2004-2012, during which time he scored 14 tries and made 165 senior appearances. He was named the club’s ‘Player of the Year’ in 2009. Everyone at Philiphaugh wishes the newlyweds a long and happy life together. [Photo: JOHN SMAIL]

STUART HEADS OUT EAST TO BEGIN EXCITING NEW BUSINESS CAREER IN DUBAI

SELKIRK 1st XV hooker Stuart Forrest (inset) is expanding his career horizons after taking up a new business position in Dubai. For the past three years Stuart has been employed as a customer assistant with Lloyds Banking Group in Edinburgh, prior to which he studied at Stirling University.

His new job is as a co-ordinator with PIC Middle East (part of the deVere Group) working for one of its senior wealth managers. His first week in the new post saw him networking at the city’s yacht and polo club, so his time spent at Selkirk Rugby Club will clearly serve him well in his new job…

Stuart intends to turn out for one of the 25 rugby clubs based in Dubai, with Selkirk Rugby Club vice-president John Rutherford having put him in touch with a contact for both rugby and business.

Having gone out on a high at Philiphaugh in Selkirk’s final game victory over Stewart’s/Melville FP last month, Stuart says he hopes to play for Selkirk again at some point in the future. Here’s wishing Stuart the very best of luck in his new life in Dubai.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES/EVENTS

Friday, May 24th
SELKIRK RFC ANNUAL DINNER
in the Philiphaugh Suite (7 for 7.30pm)

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NEIL TO CUT COACHING TEETH WITH SELKIRK YOUTH CLUB


AFTER bringing the curtain down on a glittering playing stint with Selkirk Rugby Club, Neil Darling (pictured) will take his rugby career in a new direction next season after agreeing to take up an assistant coaching position with Selkirk Youth Club.

He will join forces at the Haugh with fellow Philiphaugh team-mate Darren Hoggan and former Selkirk 1st XV captain and coach Rodney Pow in a new-look Youth Club coaching team. “I’m excited about getting involved on the coaching side of the game,” Duoro told the selkirkrfc.com web site at the weekend, “and was pleased to be asked to lend a hand.

“I’ve a lot to learn about this side of the game, so I’m very fortunate in having such experienced coaches as Rodney and Darren to keep me right!”

Neil’s 12-year playing career at Philiphaugh ended on a winning note at the end of January, when the 1st XV defeated Watsonians 8-6 in a vital RBS National League fixture. In total he made 264 senior appearances for the club, captaining the 1st XV in seasons 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2011/2012.
Selkirk Youth Club’s players couldn’t hope for a better role model, so here’s wishing Duoro, Rodney and Darren all the very best in season 2013/14.

CLOSE CALLS, BUT NO JOY FOR ‘A’ VII AT ‘BURN SPORTS

IT was a case of ‘so near yet so far’ for Selkirk’s ‘A’ team on Saturday, with the young Souters giving their all in each of their Walkerburn Sevens ties at rain-swept Caberston Haugh. However, late tries saw Selkirk edged out 14-12 by Peebles 2nrds and 22-17 by Duns.
A first half try by James Bett, converted by Scott Bell, saw Selkirk drawing 7-7 with Peebles at the interval, and when Sean Nixon scored for the Philiphaugh side after the break it looked as though a win was on the cards. However, a converted score in the dying seconds gave Peebles victory.
Selkirk always looked competitive against Duns, a brace of tries being scored by Ruairi Wilson (pictured above), with the Souters also scoring through Kieran Monks, who converted his own try. However, the Berwickshire side finished the stronger to win 22-17.
The tournament was eventually own by Melrose ‘A’, who defeated Peebles 2nds in the final.
SELKIRK – S. Nixon, J. Bett, S. McDonald, J. Hendrie, S. Bell, L. MacLennan, K. Monks, C. MacDougall, R. Wilson, B. Purves.


BORDERS RUGBY ROUND-UP

THE final edition of Borders Rugby Television’s ‘Border Rugby Roundup’ podcast for the 2012/13 season is available at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGEYgOJUOos


2013 KINGS OF THE 7s FINAL TABLE
 
1 Melrose 52pts
2 Watsonians 46pts
3 Gala 44pts
4 Jed-Forest 39pts
5 SELKIRK 38pts
6 Edinburgh Accies 34
7 Hawick 23pts
8 Heriot’s FP 22pts
9 Peebles 13pts
10 Kelso 11pts
11 Berwick 6pts


Recent Results

30/03 Biggar 17 Selkirk 20 Report
09/03 Selkirk 7 Biggar 41 Report
01/03 Selkirk 12 Merose 27 Report
01/03 Stirling 2nds 51, Selkirk ‘A’ 5 Report
01/03 Stormers 24, Jed 2nds 40 Report
16/02 Jedforest 23 Selkirk 17 Report
16/02 Selkirk A 66 StewMel A 3 Report
09/02 Hamilton 22 Selkirk 21 Report


Club Subscriptions

Subscriptions for 2012-2013

Playing Member............£70
Non-Playing Member...£74
Family Member.............£95
Junior Member............ £10
OAPs.................................£37

For information regarding nternational Tickets contact George Thomson, Or buy through the Scottish Rugby Portal
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Club Shop

 
The club shop is open for every home First XV fixture and most training nights [7.00 to 8.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays].
The shop holds a great selection of kit including replica jerseys and training tops, T shirts, rugby balls, club ties, new blazer badges and souvenirs. Just in are “Three in a Row” polo shirts celebrating our third successive victory, winning the Border League. The club is indebted to Turnbull’s Shoe Repair Shop in the High Street for displaying and taking orders for items available in the Club Shop. Please support Gus and the Club Shop as they contribute, on average, £3000 each year to club funds.
 

Hospitality / Events

Pre-match lunches at the Philiphaugh Suite have become very popular for entertaining guests, friends, sponsors and rugby supporters. Please click this link to see what is on offer.

Alternatively we offer a wide range of flexible options for business, social functions, fund-raising and sporting events for up to 150 guests. Please visit our corporate site at www.philiphaughsuite.co.uk for details

Temporary Bar Convenor Les Mallin can be contacted on : 07772044465



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