Category: The Reds Match Report
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Reds whitewash Broughton in the mud at Wardie
Broughton 0 – 37 Linlithgow Saturday 18 November 2023 Report by David Mitchell Photos by Graham Black The Reds travelled to a sodden Wardie in Edinburgh for this East League Division 1 fixture against hosts Broughton. The pitch was very heavy but thankfully the rain had passed before kick-off and both teams tried their best
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12 Try Reds demolish Plucky Portobello
Linlithgow 78 – 31 Portobello Saturday 04 November 2023 Match Report by David Mitchell; Photos courtesy of Graham Black Linlithgow Reds hosted Portobello in this East League Division 1 fixture on a pitch that had been unplayable on Thursday but had recovered well by Saturday. Overhead conditions were very good and an open high scoring
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Cracking Game Under the Lights
Linlithgow 2nd XV 18 – 23 Stewart’s Melville 2nd XV Friday 27 October 2023 Report by David Mitchell Lower Mains Park was the venue for this East Region Reserve League Division 1 fixture under the floodlights last Friday evening. Despite the rainy weather, there was a good sized crowd in attendance, including former British and
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Ewan Curran bags 4 tries to spearhead solid Reds win
Linlithgow 52 – 24 Forrester Saturday 21 October 2023 Report by David Mitchell Old foes Forrester were the visitors to Mains Park last Saturday and they provided the usual stern test to the Reds in the latest East League Division 1 fixture which completed the first half of the campaign. After the recent deluge of
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Reds go top of the class after good victory over Haddington
Linlithgow 32 – 24 Haddington Saturday 14 October 2023 Report by David Mitchell After a break week, rugby returned to Mains Park with the visit of East League Division 1 leaders Haddington. Both teams had perfect 5-0 records so far this season and the large and vociferous crowd were expecting a tight contest in good
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Hat trick hero Mark Caddle in dominant form in Reds victory in the Borders
Langholm 21 – 24 LinlithgowSaturday 30th September 2023Report by David Mitchell After a nervy start and to the relief of the driver and passengers, the bus managed to leave Mains Park in what was the first testing moment of the day. The 2 hour journey to darkest Border country was uneventful and the party arrived
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Reds continue winning run despite low key performance
Royal High were the visitors to Mains Park on Saturday in an East League Division 1 fixture and as expected provided a real test for the home team. Playing conditions were good with no rain and only a gentle breeze. The Reds fielded a much changed side from last week with 6 changes in the
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Reds maintain their 100% win record but only after a late scare
Linlithgow 55 – 52 BroughtonSaturday 16th September 2023Report by David Mitchell Linlithgow hosted Broughton in an East League Division 1 fixture at Mains Park on Saturday and the large crowd were treated to a pulsating 80 minutes with the home team snatching victory in the last minute of the game. After the heavy rain on
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Reds triumph at Cavalry Park with strong 2nd half performance
Portobello 15 -47 LinlithgowSaturday 09 September 2023Report by David Mitchell The Reds travelled to Cavalry Park in Edinburgh to play Portobello in their latest East League Division 1 fixture on a bright and breezy afternoon in front of a healthy crowd. Injuries to Mark Caddle and Aidan Rennison provided opportunities for Eioan Magee and Murray
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Positive Opening Fixture for Red’s 2s
Linlithgow 2s 47 – 15 Panmure 2s Saturday 02 September 2023 Report by Ian McLean Photos by Neil Dori-Muir The Reds 2nd XV season kicked off on a beautiful autumnal day with Panmure the visitors to Lower Mains Park. Thanks to them for picking up the fixture at late notice due to Rosyth Sharks calling off
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