Match Reports

Hillhead Jordanhill 34 points Gordonians 17 points Bernie Mitchell By any standards this was a joyous day of Rugby, played out on the hallowed turf of Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of, at times, a raucous Hills support. The match details are only part of the story : the victors were 12-0 down after only […]

Garnock 36 pts Hillhead Jordanhill 21 pts Bernie Mitchell Given Hills travelled “light” in terms of personnel to play Garnock on the not unreasonable basis of “resting” senior players for the Arnold Clark National Cup final at Murrayfield on Easter Saturday, April 19th, the outcome of this final NL3 match was far from unsatisfactory. A

Kirkcaldy 1st XV 21pts Hillhead Jordanhill 1st XV 22 pts Bernie Mitchell It was an inauspicious beginning to this National cup semi final due to traffic delays on the M8 leading to a delayed start. But Hills resilience and spirited determination changed a half time deficit of 14-0 to a victory of 21-22 at the

Dumfries Saints 17 Hillhead Jordanhill 24 ( after extra time ) Bernie Mitchell A rugby coaching mantra frequently heard is : “ we’re always looking for an 80 minute performance” from the team. Here at Park Farm, Dumfries, Hills Head Coach, Tonci Buzov managed to squeeze a 100 minute output from his squad of 22

Hillhead Jordanhill 29 points Allan Glen’s 17 points Bernie Mitchell By any standards this was a belter of a game. Although the margin of victory was 12 points, Hills led for only the first 5 minutes but did not move ahead again till the 70th , reaching 22-17 ; and finally bringing the curtain down

Hillhead Jordanhill 1st XV 41 points Dumfries Saints 1st XV 23 points Bernie Mitchell This Arnold Clark National League 3 fixture, played on a firm Hughenden surface, saw Hills win, defeating Dumfries Saints, their tenacious opponents by 6 tries, I penalty goal and 4 conversions to 3 tries, 2 penalty goals and 1 conversion. Hills

Aberdeen Grammar Rugby 14 pts Hillhead Jordanhill 31 pts Bernie Mitchell A tough first half played against the breeze and an attack minded Grammar side ended tied on 7 points with the visitors scoring only in the 38th minute from a typical Liam Tighe close range driving try, converted by stand-off Rory Harte. The catalyst

West of Scotland 43 points Hillhead Jordanhill 21 points Bernie Mitchell On a heavy pitch which did not suit their normal 15 a side passing game, Hills lost to their West of Scotland hosts who played the conditions better than their visitors and took their chances, particularly in the first 40 minutes while their opponents

Hillhead Jordanhill 1st XV 45 points Orkney 1st XV 24 points Bernie Mitchell In a game never lacking in intensity or commitment, Hills overcame a shaky start to reach the mid point at 19-7 ahead ; and then accelerated through the gears hitting down the Hughenden slope in the second half to move onto a