Rugby

DOMINANT: Alloa RFC started their season strongly with a 43-19 win over Madras.

Alloa RFC dominate Madras on opening day of the season

VICTORY: Hillfoots RFC won their first game of the 2023/24 season.

Last minute winner earns first win for Hillfoots RFC

FIGHTING BACK: Alloa almost made a second half but lost out on late half tries from Blairgowrie. Pictures by Alloa RFC.

Alloa 37-55 Blairgowrie: Defeat for Clacks side in final home match

INJURED: Alloa slumped to a 21-32 loss to Carnoustie as Fraser Smith went off with a nasty injury.

Alloa's loss to Carnoustie compounded by Smith injury

Stirling school signed up for rugby championships

Stirling school signed up for rugby championships

TRAVEL: ScotRail have asked commuters to plan ahead if travelling to Edinburgh for the rugby.

ScotRail issue travel advice ahead of rugby

Alloa ran out winners against Glenrothes at the weekend

Alloa 29-12 Glenrothes: Clacks side avenge previous loss

HAMMERING: Hillfoots defeated Aberdeen Wanderers in an impressive 36-17 victory.

Hillfoots dominate Aberdeen Wanderers

OUTGUNNED: Alloa were short of a few key players as Dundee University Medics were victorious at Earlsfield

Heavy defeat for Alloa RFC against Dundee

Alloa will be looking to get back to winning ways this weekend

Alloa RFC edged out away to Glenrothes

Alloa RFC's season kicked off with a terrific victory against Panmure at the weekend

Alloa RFC kickstart new season with Panmure demolition

A great day of rugby raised thousands of pounds for Forth Valley hospitals

Thousands raised during fundraiser at Alloa Rugby Club

Layton (second from left) and Robbie (far right) have been selected for the upcoming U16s Scottish Regional Rugby Championship

Alloa teenagers called up for Caledonia Reds U16s

The fire at Hillfoots Rugby Club is being treated as deliberate and enquiries are ongoing

Hillfoots Rugby Club left to count the costs of 'deliberate' fire

Scotland players celebrate with the Calcutta Cup after the Six Nations match at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 5, 2022..

Dates announced for 2023 Six Nations - three home games for Scotland

GOLD: OMRT visited HFRC at the weekend with both marking 50th anniversaries and to celebrate 50 hills climbed to raise funds

OMRT and Hillfoots RFC mark 50 years with 50 hilltops

Alloa RFC ran out winners against Madras

Alloa RFC earn win over Madras

Hillfoots had enough to secure the victory at the weekend. Photo by John Wilson

Hillfoots 1st XV take down Blairgowrie

1st XV picture by John Wilson

Hillfoots run out winners against Glenrothes

The team recently played four games at a tournament and are enjoying coaching support from Alloa Rugby Club

Alloa girls shine as they try their hand at rugby

Hillfoots ran out 23-3 winners in Saturday’s muddy match. Photos by John Wilson

Hillfoots 23-3 Blairgowrie: Clacks side battle through elements to win

Undefeated Aberfeldy were too strong for the Hillfoots 2nd XV

Hillfoots Rams lose to unbeaten Aberfeldy

The Hillfoots 2nd XV battled hard and won their first match of the year. Photos by John Wilson

Rams claim first win of 2022 at Dunfermline

Former rugby internationalist Kevin Bryce has returned to the trade he loves and was recently rewarded with an accolade

Alloa rugby star picks up award as part of plumbing MA

Hillfoots made the most of the competitive break with a friendly against Waid RFC. Photo by John Wilson

Hillfoots see off Waid RFC in friendly

Alloa RFC claimed a huge late win at the weekend

Late penalty secures win for Alloa

The Hillfoots 1st XV made it three wins in a row by defeating Grangemouth Stags at the weekend

Grangemouth 13-17 Hillfoots: A hard-fought win for Clacks side

The Hillfoots 1st XV continued their winning run by defeating Ellon RFC 12-7

Hillfoots 1st XV defeat Ellon in Tillicoultry

Hillfoots first XV secured a hard-fought victory against Aberdeen Wanderers

Hillfoots secure victory over Aberdeen Wanderers

A tough day for the Hillfoots 1st XV as they were defeated 45-13 by Orkney

Hilfoots 13-45 Orkney – Clacks side lose out

James Shaw of match sponsor BGL Contracts presents Matt Pope with the man of the match award

Alloa RFC 31-17 Panmure RFC – Home form continues for Alloa

Alva rugby internationalist Megan Kennedy last week announced her retirement from the sport due to medical reasons

Wee County rugby star retires following injuries

Previous School of Hard Knocks participants at Murrayfield Stadium

School of Hard Knocks initiative comes to Clacks

Young people will have the chance to enjoy the camp with Alloa Rugby Club

Alloa Rugby Club to host summer camp once again

A historic day in the Wee County as Forth Valley Vikings played their first ever match. Photos by John Wilson

History in the making for Forth Valley Vikings

Young people at Hillfoots RFC enjoyed the Easter camp and learned from Six Nations winning coach Jon Humphreys - Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Hillfoots youngsters put through paces at Easter training cup

Mike in action at the Six Nations. Photo by RFU Collection / Getty Images

Wee County man was first Scottish Six Nations referee since 2002

SERVANT TO THE CLUB: Peter Norman has been involved with Hillfoots Rugby Club since its inception. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Plans to mark 50th anniversary of Hillfoots RFC later this year

Alloa Rugby Club counting the days to the new season

Alloa Rugby Club Ladies, their children and families, trekked up Dumyat on a dreich day to support people with MND

Alloa rugby ladies conquer Dumyat for charity

Hillfoots RFC chiefs after clinching promotion to the BT Caledonia, Division 1. Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Hillfoots RFC kickstart 50th anniversary year with open session

Reyner Kennedy has one goal in mind when rugby returns: winning the Super 6 with Stirling County - Picture courtesy of Stirling County RFC

Wee County rugby star has eyes set on winning Super 6

Tillicoultry Quarries continued their sponsorship of Hillfoots RFC

Hillfoots 14-31 Glenrothes: Home loss for Tilly side

Storm Dennis turned the pitch into a mud-bath as Hillfoots narrowly lost at the weekend

Hillfoots 10-14 Ellon: Clacks side denied famous victory at the death

Hillfoots suffered a heavy league defeat away to Dunfermline. Pictures by Jim Payne

Dunfermline 52-0 Hillfoots: Tough away trip for Tilly men

Hillfoots defeated Blairgowrie in Tillicoultry at the weekend

Hillfoots 22-0 Blairgowrie: Tilly side continue fine start to 2020

Alloa and Hillfoots clashed in the Wee County derby at the weekend. Pictures courtesy of Alloa RFC

Alloa 7-24 Hillfoots: Tilly men claim win in all-Clacks clash

Alloa were beaten away to Aberdeen at the weekend

Aberdeen 43-23 Alloa: Clacks side lose out to Wanderers

Hillfoots were beaten at home by Aberdeen Wanderers

Hillfoots 21-36 Aberdeen Wanderers: Ill-discipline costs Wee County side

The horrendous weather compounded a tough afternoon for the Rams' second XV

Hillfoots Rams beaten at Aberfeldy

Alloa made a winning return to action when to took on Panmure on Saturday. Picture by Gordon Murray

Alloa 26-14 Panmure: Winning return for Clacks side

Alva's rugby star Megan Kennedy

Alva rugby start aims to make history with Scotland rugby team

A number of sides were fielded in various tournaments

Kelpies teams thrive on the field

The youngsters were put through their paces by coaches at Hillfoots

PICS: Hillfoots Junior Rugby Festival