Entries by Senior Section Head

Applications Open for New Head Coach

The call is out for a suitably qualified and ambitious person, to take over the role with the aim of developing the Senior players to return then progress up the National Leagues. Consideration will be given to a Player/Coach which may suit someone of a suitable playing standard who is looking to retire and move […]

The Glenturret Whisky Crieff 7s

Strong start to the 7s season for the Men’s Squad.Perthshire made the short journey west along the A85 to local club Crieff with two squads of players hopeful to get off to a good start in the 7s season in preparation for our own tournament in 2 weeks.Perthshire A were drawn into what would turn […]

Stepping Down

Perthshire 22 – 52 Strathmore ‘Shire exit the National Leagues after a tough season. Perthshire took to the North Inch for the final 15s match of the season. It has been tough and, in many ways, ‘Shire have been the architect of their own problems. However, those considerations were for another day, the visitors were […]

Seven Tries for John’s 70th

Perthshire 47 – 25 Greenock Wanderers Perthshire play with positivity to give President a birthday to remember. Spring came to the North Inch on Saturday creating excellent conditions for an exciting display of rugby. Despite confirmation of relegation, Perthshire had a point to prove and pride to play for. It was President Jon McLaughlin’s 70th […]

Tough Day but Strong Resolve

Strathmore 2XV 72 – 22 Perthshire Eagles Try bonus reward for sustained effort. The Eagles travelled to Inchmacoble Park with a depleted squad. Strathmore, who’s 1XV did not have a fixture, had a full 22 so agreed to share some players to get the match played on the main pitch in front of a reasonable […]

A Triumph in Turriff

Turriff 17 – 39 Perthshire Women Seven try Perthshire open Plate campaign with strong performance on the road. Perthshire women travelled to Turriff for their first ever match in the National Plate competition. The long bus trip didn’t stop Perthshire from starting brightly, dominating the first 2 minutes with some controlled phase play, finished by […]

Second Place in First Season

Perthshire Women 15 – 37 Kirkcaldy First league campaign over, with a second place finish. A busy, blustery day on the Inch saw the Women take to the new riverside pitch for their final league game of the season. Injuries and work commitments meant that the side was a little short of experience in certain […]

Bonus Point in Adversity

Perthshire 28 – 56 Garnock Perthshire score 4 tries against runaway league leaders. Perthshire’s first match at the North Inch in 2024 started with both oppositions joining the 1XV & Eagles lining up for a minute’s silence to remember Club legends and members who have passed away over the last month: George Clunie, Eleanor O’Driscoll, […]

Mud, Toil and Cheers

Lismore 3 – 7 Perthshire Women  Perthshire secure hard-fought victory against Lismore in Edinburgh showdown. In an exciting clash between Perthshire and Lismore, the Perthshire Women’s rugby team secured a hard-fought victory in an away game at the Edinburgh Rugby Ground on Sunday. The match kicked off at 2:00 PM with both teams showcasing their […]

George Clunie 1939-2024

Club Statement to Members & Supporters It is with sadness, that we announce the unexpected passing of George Clunie on January 10, 2024. George was a huge supporter of rugby and especially of the 1st XV team where he rightly proclaimed himself “biggest supporter.” He rarely missed a match, either home or away, often being […]