Entries by Club Captain

Accies Teach a Lesson in Rugby

Ardrossan display league winning form on the Inch. Perthshire 3 – 33 Ardrossan Academicals Saturday saw Perthshire play their last match of the decade on the North Inch. The opponents were Ardrossan Academicals who the week before demolished Caithness 114-0. A tough game was anticipated against the Ayrshire team who must be favourites to win […]

Greenock Freeze out Perthshire

A try from Scott Alcorn and a James Mair hattrick earn bonus point. Greenock 49 – 24 Perthshire The North Inch floodlights are back in working order, so for the first time this month the squad could train on a real grass pitch. A good atmosphere was felt at training and, though a tough opposition, […]

Battling Perthshire Bogged Down in Thurso

Revitalised Caithness subdue depleted 1XV. Caithness 29 – 20 Perthshire Saturday was a must win for Perthshire playing against fellow strugglers Caithness. The Thurso men had been facing a tough time but a new coaching team came in this week which heralded the return of ex-players and rejuvenation of the club. It was going to […]

Fumbling Perthshire Turned Over by West

Perthshire take a backwards step as unforced errors cost them dearly Perthshire 10 – 20 West of Scotland Perthshire did not have their troubles to seek this past week. A very late call off by Murrayfield Wanderers last weekend and the floodlight failure enforcing gym only training were not ideal. When it came to Saturday […]

Perthshire Ahead at Halftime but Again Let the Lead Slip

Depleted squad show heart and good skills but are undone by a shrewd Howe of Fife. Howe of Fife 27 – 12 Perthshire Only 2 weeks have passed since Perthshire made the short journey to Cupar to face old rival Howe of Fife in the league. This weekend it was the first round of the […]

Perthshire’s Magnificent Seven take the Spoils Out West

Seven tries in fast paced game see Perthshire gain their first win of the season. Carrick 31 – 43 Perthshire Smiles all round from the men in black & white at the full-time whistle. Coaches Clark & Coupar were relieved, as with injuries taking their toll already this season, Perthshire travelled to South Ayrshire without […]

Rugby World Cup Quiz Night, Saturday 19th October

Announcing the Rugby World Cup Quiz on Saturday 19th October at 7pm. Come along for a night to test your knowledge, including on the Rugby World Cup and host nation Japan. Quiz master Campbell Watson has prepared some mind bending and tricky questions for you to answer. Doors open in the Club Bar at Bell’s […]

Perthshire Couldn’t Contain County

Perthshire 12 – 45 Stirling County 2XV Well drilled Stirling County 2XV show their class as Perthshire rally too late in second half. Saturday saw the first preseason action on the North Inch, it was a fast paced 80 minutes which tested the young ‘Shire team in all areas on the game. Initially this was […]

Squad Goals: Preseason Campaign Begins & Players’ Court

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards 26 – 21 Perthshire After stuttering start Perthshire begin to show their ability, but game is cut short by injury. There was great anticipation and excitement throughout the squad as the first preseason match came. It was time to see how the gym sessions in the off-season and recent preseason “beastings” […]

Perthshire President’s Preseason Pétanque, Beer and Burgers Barbecue

Before the preseason campaign kicks off next weekend, Perthshire RFC President John McLaughlin hosted a barbecue for the Senior Section and some of their top fans. The sun was shining and the Club enjoyed a feast at the barbecue before games of garden pétanque (dark horse Jay Pettie), silly hats (Andy Jack suits a fez) […]