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Three out of three for the Caledonia Under 18s

Three out of three for the Caledonia Under 18s

Guy Mullinor15 Aug 2016 - 16:00
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Aberdeen hosted the final round of the Scottish Rugby Academy Regional Championship for the Under 18s and Under 16s.

Under 18s
The Caledonia Under 18s got their third win of the tournament against the Edinburgh Under 18s, winning 31 points 12 at Kings Park, Aberdeen on Sunday 14th August. The Caledonia Under 18s, which includes Aberdeen Wanderers Under 18 player Craig Strachan, have now won all their games in the build up to the finals weekend on Sunday 21st August at Murrayfield. As the Caledonia Under 18s are on top of the league, they will meet second place league holders, Borders and East Lothian Under 18s, at 17:00 on the International Pitch at Murrayfield.
Also at Kings Park yestersday, Glasgow and the West Under 18s beat Borders and East Lothian Under 18s 27 points to 24 in a nail biting game.

Under 16s
Unfortunately, the Caledonia Under 16s were still to find their first win in the championship against Edinburgh Under 16s and lost 39 points to 24, after a very thrilling game. This sees the Caledonia Under 16s through to the 3rd place play off against Glasgow and the West Under 16s at 10:30 on the 4G back pitches at Murrayfield this coming Sunday.
Also yesterday, Glasgow and the West Under 16s beat Borders and East Lothian Under 16s 17 points to 12.

Ball Boys and Girls
As these games were held in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Wanderers RFC supported the event by providing ball boys and girls for all the games that were played. Well done to our 5 club representatives, who were kept busy from 12:00 to about 18:15. A long shift, but they all enjoyed themselves.

Finals Day
The full schedule for finals Day for this competition is on Sunday 21st August at BT Murrayfield Stadium, when the following games will be played

  • 10.30am - Under 16 3rd v 4th (4G on Back Pitches)
  • 12.00pm - Under 18 3rd v 4th (4G on Back Pitches)
  • 1.45pm - Under 20 3rd v 4th (4G on Back Pitches)
  • 2.00pm - East Women v West Women (International Pitch)
  • 3.45pm - Under 16 1st v 2nd (International Pitch)
  • 5.30pm - Under 18 1st v 2nd (International Pitch)
  • 7.15pm - Under 20 1st v 2nd (International Pitch)

For further details on Fixtures and Results, click on the Academy Rugby section on Scottish Rugby’s website - http://www.scottishrugby.org/fixtures-results

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