Ambassadors join 40tude Curing Colon Cancer charity

RUGBY legends Andy Nicol and Gregor Townsend have signed up as ambassadors for the “40tude Curing Colon Cancer” charity in memory of their late teammate, Tom Smith. Smith served as an ambassador for the charity until he died of bowel cancer last year, aged 50. Now, Townsend and Nicol will play an active role in…

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Glenalmond pupils back Rob’s epic charity cycle

Pupils and staff at Glenalmond College in Perthshire gave former pupil Rob Wainwright a memorable send-off when he visited the school yesterday, ahead of his gruelling charity cycle. Not only are the pupils sending their best wishes and moral support to Rob, a former captain of Scotland’s rugby team and British and Irish Lions player,…

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Rugby stars cycle 500 miles in 48 hours with match ball

Ex-Scotland captain and British & Irish Lion, Rob Wainwright, is cycling from Twickenham Stadium, London to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh next month – for a great cause.. He’ll be leading a charity cycle team in support of Doddie Weir and Tom Smith. Setting off on 6 February, the Wounded Lions 500, which includes international rugby players…

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Friday March 4th – Weekend!

We have three runners at Kelso tomorrow and another three at the point-to-point at Alnwick on Sunday, the ground looks like being good to soft at both. Tomorrow Isla Patriot makes his hurdling debut in the 3.05, Peter Buchanan rides, 15 run, he jumps well at home but tomorrow will be all about gaining experience, Twelve Paces makes…

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