Category: The Reds Match Report
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Gallant effort by Reds just falls short against Division leaders
Linlithgow Reds 26 -28 Ardrossan Accies Saturday 17 October 2026 Report by David Mitchell with photos courtesy of Graham Black Bright sunshine, windless conditions and a good pitch greeted the teams in the latest Arnold Clark National League Division 4 fixture at Mains Park. With conditions ideal for open rugby, the large crowd was anticipating…
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Reds bounce back with a 5 point win at Stewartry
Stewartry 19 – 43 Linlithgow Reds Saturday 3 October 2026 Report by David Mitchell with photos courtesy of Graham Black Castle Douglas was the venue for the latest Reds road trip in this Arnold Clark National league Division 4 fixture. After last week’s home loss against Garnock, it was essential that the visitors got the…
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Reds deliver a thumping win with a 13 try bonanza against North Berwick
Linlithgow 83 – 0 North Berwick Saturday 19 October 2024 Report by David Mitchell; Photos by Graham Black Old rivals North Berwick were the visitors to Mains Park for this Arnold Clark National League Division 4 fixture and both teams were greeted by sunshine and a healthy crowd as they took to the field on…
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Victory at Leith confirms Reds’ 100% win record in the league
Leith 7 – 47 Linlithgow Saturday 4th May 2024 Report by David Mitchell, Photos by Graham Black The Reds made the journey to Leith last Saturday in the quest to make it 14 wins from 14 games in East Region League Division 1 in what was the last league fixture of the 2023/24 campaign. Already…
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Brave Reds foiled in last minute of National Shield semi-final
Moray 39 – 37 Linlithgow Saturday 13th April 2024 Match report by David Mitchell The Reds made the long trip to Elgin last Saturday to play Caledonian North side Moray in the semi-final of the National Shield. A close encounter was expected as both sides battled to reach a National Final at the Hive stadium.…
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Reds Through to National Shield Quarter-Finals
Langholm 13 – 34 Linlithgow The Reds secured their place in the National Shield quarter-finals with a four try away win at Langholm. A brace from Mark Caddle and tries from Ross Tulloch and Jack Frame were complemented by a faultless kicking display by captain Jack Frame with 14 points off the tee. The Reds…
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Reds scrape home in National Shield after strong Forrester challenge
Linlithgow 20 -19 Forrester Saturday 17 February 2024 Report by David Mitchell Photos by Graham Black Mains Park was the scene of the closest game of the season to date for the all conquering Reds. As expected, Forrester provided the stiffest of tests for the home side in the 2nd round of the National Shield…
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Very entertaining match with 12 tries (match très divertissant avec 12 essais)
Linlithgow 52 – 24 Plaisir Sunday 11 February 2024 Report by Ken Richardson Photos by Graham Black Linlithgow Rugby Club hosted the biennial visit from Plaisir Rugby Club over the long weekend of 9th to 12th February, with the focus on Murrayfield on the Saturday and Mains Park on the Sunday. Our visitors arrived on…
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Solid Reds maintain 100% win record before Champion’s trophy presented
Linlithgow 35 – 5 Langholm Saturday 27 January 2024 Report by David Mitchell; photos by Graham Black The Reds overcame Langholm 35-5 in their final home fixture of the season in East Region League Division 1. The large home crowd were treated to a workmanlike performance from the home side and a resolute effort from…
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Champions! Reds clinch East League Division 1 title with 2 games to spare
Forrester 12 – 26 Linlithgow Saturday 13 January 2024 Report by David Mitchell; photos by Graham Black Last Saturday a huge crowd of over 200 watched the Reds overcome a stuffy Forrester team and gain the points required to give them an unassailable lead in the race to win East League Division 1. It was…
