ANNAN RFC PRESENTATION NIGHT

The Awards were handed out last night - and the winners were:

Player of The Year: Kevin Jones
Most Improved Player: Mark Clark
1st XV Players' Player: Kevin Jones
2nd XV Players' Player: David Wyllie

ANNAN OFF TO THE LANGHOLM SEVENS

Annan have been invited to the Langholm Centenary Sevens on Saturday.

The Annan squad for the Langholm Senior (Centenary) Sevens: 1 A Dunbar, 2 M Scott 3 E Braid, 4 M Clark, 5 K Jones, 6 M Griffin, 7 A Jancey, 8 A Halliday, 9 G Smith, 10 B Blower

Anyone who has not yet confirmed availability, please telephone Michael Scott. In Round 1, Annan play Kelso at 3.12 pm.

THE 1STS BEAT LANGHOLM

The 1sts beat Langholm 22-3. Annan scored 4 tries in front of the biggest home crowd of the season. This was another bonus Point victory for Annan. Annans points came from - Tries by Alex Dunbar, Bruce Blower, Keith Hogg and Alex Halliday. Conversion by Niall Smith

Annan 1st XV Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, G Hogg, J Nelson, B Blower, E Braid, M Scott, K Hogg, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffin, A Halliday, K Jones Replacements: R Gracie, M Clark, A Dunbar, M Carpenter

HECTIC SEVEN DAYS IN PROSPECT FOR ANNAN

This Saturday sees Annan embark on a hectic seven days of Division 1 rugby with three games in a week. This Saturday sees Annan host Cambuslang at Violetbank in a re-arranged fixture. The original fixture fell foul of the weather at the beginning of January, followed on Wednesday evening with the re-arranged local derby against Langholm at Violetbank with a 6.45pm K.O and then Annan’s final league fixture away against East Kilbride next Saturday. Despite last Saturday’s defeat at Falkirk Annan are still in the hunt for a 3rd place finish in the league.

The selectors have gone with much the same team as last week for the Cambuslang game and will be hoping to do the double over the visitors after winning at Coats Park 17 – 13 in October.

Annan 1st XV Squad: R Gracie, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, G Hogg, J Nelson, B Blower, E Braid, M Scott, K Hogg, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffen, A Halliday, K Jones Replacements: C Warrick, M Clark, A Dunbar

Match Reps: A Robertson, C McCann, C Lake

Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm for a 3.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS AT HOME TO LENZIE

Annan 2nd XV also have a re-arranged game this Saturday when they play hosts to Lenzie 2nd XV at Violetbank. Annan 2nds have two league games left in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV leagues and they must win one of them to ensure that they remain in Division 4 (West) next season. These teams last met in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV Leagues in January at Viewfield with Annan winning 18-15. Annan will be hoping to repeat this victory on Saturday. Annan 2nd XV squad: A Gunning, L Ogilvie, G Wylie, M Carpenter, K Watret (C), N Halliday, D Barnes, G Smith, G Lynch, J Bingham, C Bell, D Wyllie, E Currie, G Williamson, C Trant. Replacements: C Hay, D Kerr

Match Rep: I Gilmour, N Chalmers

Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm for a 3.00pm K.O.

ANNAN’S INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS RETURN TO FINISH OFF THE SEASON

Annan’s Internationalists Alex Dunbar and Mark Clark return to the club fold this week after representing Scotland U18 and U17 respectively. Alex played in all three games for Scotland U18 in the U18 6 Nations Festival in Cork. Scotland won two games against France (10-8) and Ireland (25-11) and lost to the Auld Enemy (32-5).

Mark was involved in the Millfield International U17 Festival in Somerset and played against Wales A in their first game which the lost narrowly 21 – 17. Scotland won their two remaining matches beating Portugal (36 – 3) and France A (20 – 11).

ANNAN‘S GLASGOW U18 PLAYERS

Annan also provided two Glasgow U18 players this season along with Alex Dunbar and Mark Clark. These players were prop Ryan Gracie, and wing forward Euan Braid. Wing forward Michael Scott also made the initial Scotland U19 squad but missed out in the final cut.

Everyone involved with Annan RFC are extremely proud of these young men who have done their club and parents proud.

Photograph from left to right, Ryan Gracie (Glasgow U18), Alex Dunbar (Scotland U18), Mark Clark (Scotland U17) and Michael Scott (Scotland U19 squad) - missing Euan Braid (Glasgow U18)

THE 1STS GET ANOTHER 5 POINTER

The 1sts thrash a poor Edinburgh Uni side 59-9. Annan ran in 9 tries in the process.

Annan scorers: Try: Alex Halliday (2), Michael Griffen, Keith Hogg, Ryan Gracie, Michael Scott, Bruce Blower, Gavin Lynch, Niall Smith. Cons: Craig McCann (7)

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Photos Leading Point Scorers	Falkirk 44 - 7 Langholm RHC 10 - 3 Dalziel Greenock Wands 3 - 10 Preston Lodge Hillfoots/Alloa 5 - 31 Garnock East Kilbride 3 - 17 Cambuslang

OTHER RESULTS

The 2nds game was called off as Lenzie could not raise a team.

ANNAN TRAVEL TO THE CAPITAL TO TAKE ON EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY

Annan travel to Peffermill Playing Fields in Edinburgh on Saturday to take on Edinburgh University in Division 1 of the S.H.E. National Leagues. Annan played the university side on the opening day of the season at Violetbank and won 22 – 0. The university side are sitting in 9th place in the league but have had some great results over the season none better than their win over Preston Lodge at Prestonpans last Saturday so Annan will have their work cut out to come away with points on Saturday.

Annan 1st XV Squad: R Gracie, P Carruthers (C), R Gracie, G Hogg, J Nelson, B Blower, E Braid, M Scott, K Hogg, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffen, A Halliday, K Jones, Replacements: G Smith, S Kelly, A.N. Other

Match Reps: D Barty, C McCann, E Woodman

Meet at Clubhouse at 11.45am for a 3.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS HOST LENZIE AT VIOLETBANK IN LEAGUE

Annan welcome Lenzie 2nd to Violetbank on Saturday. These teams last met in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV Leagues in January at Viewfield with Annan winning 18-15. Annan will be hoping to repeat this victory on Saturday.

Annan 2nd XV squad: R Fulton, L Ogilvie, A Gunning, D Kerr, K Watret (C), A.N. Other, D Barnes, N Halliday, N Moffat, G Lynch, E Currie, A Copland, M Carpenter, G Wyllie, C Trant, Al Graham, J Crombie, W Harrison, G Williamson, C Muir.

Match Rep: I Gilmour, N Chalmers.

Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm for a 3.00pm K.O.

ANNAN TRAVEL TO CAPITAL IN 2ND ROUND OF S.H.E. SHIELD COMPETITION

Annan travel to Edinburgh on Saturday in the 2nd round of the S.H.E. Shield competition to take on the RHC Cougars at Barnton. Annan and RHC have met twice already this season with each team winning their away fixture. Both teams have also met before in the Shield competition in 2003 when Annan were well beaten at Union Park.

Annan are without centre Alex Dunbar and scrum half Mark Clark who are both on International duty with Scotland U18 and U17 respectively.

Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers(C), R Gracie, G Hogg, J Nelson, B Blower, M Scott, G Smith, K Hogg, N Smith, E Braid, C McCann, M Griffen, A Jancey, K Jones Replacements: S Kelly, A.N. Other, A.N. Other

Match Reps: D Barty, C McCann, E Woodman

Meet at Clubhouse at 10.00am for a 1.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS AWAY TO EAST KILBRIDE IN RE-ARRANGED LEAGUE FIXTURE

Annan’s 2nd string travel to East Kilbride Sports Centre on Saturday in a re-arranged league fixture in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV leagues.

Annan 2nd XV squad: A Gunning, L Ogilvie, M Carpenter, K Watret (C), W Harrison, A.N. Other, S Wyllie, N Halliday, A Rae, G Lynch, E Currie, A Copland, D Wyllie, G Williamson, C Trant

Replacements: C Hay, A Muir, C Muir

Match Reps: N Chalmers

Meet at Clubhouse at 11.45am for a 3.00pm K.O.

THIS WEEKEND

With the Calcutta Cup taking centre stage in the rugby world this weekend Annan does not have any fixtures. Annan’s next fixtures at 1st XV level is their SHE Shield 2nd round fixture against RHC on Saturday 15th March with the 2nd XV away to East Kilbride in are-arranged league fixture on the same day.

ANOTHER HONOUR FOR A YOUNG ANNAN PLAYER

17 year old Annan scum half Mark Clark has been selected for the Scotland U17 squad which will be taking part in the Milnfield Tournament next month in Cornwall. The club would also like to congratulate Mark on his selection.

ALEX DUNBAR IN WINNING SCOTLAND U18 SIDE AGAINST ENGLAND U18A

Annan’s Alex Dunbar was selected for the Scotland U18 side who beat England U18A 25 – 8 at Melrose on Sunday. Alex who plays for the Annan 1st XV was selected at inside centre and as reported in one of the National newspapers

"Scotland's four-try haul was achieved in spite of England's second-half territorial dominance but the damage had been done by half-time when the Scots led 18-3 from tries by wingers Seamus McKenzie and Max Learmonth, both made by priceless contributions from Annan inside centre Alex Dunbar, while outside centre Michael Tait finished off brilliant work by stand-off Alex Blair, the younger brother of Scotland skipper Mike Blair."

Alex has another chance to shine this Sunday, if selected, when Scotland take on Italy U18s at Poynder Park, Kelso. The club wish to congratulate Alex on the tremendous honour he has brought to his parents and the club.

SHIELD DRAW

Annan have been drawn away to RHC in Round 2 of the S.H.E. National Shield competition to be played on Saturday 15th March.

See Guestbook for full draw

ANNAN TRAVEL TO ABERDEEN IN 1ST ROUND OF SHIELD

Annan, knocked out of the S.H.E. National Cup in Round 4 by Jed-Forest, travel to Aberdeen on Saturday to take on Gordonians in Round 1 of the S.H.E. National Shield competition. Gordonians currently play in Division 1 of the S.H.E. Caledonian League where they currently are one game away from being crowned champions. Annan last played Gordonians in the 2001-02 season in Division 1 on the National Leagues winning both at home and away at Countesswells. Gordonians, once one of the top clubs in Scotland suffered from the success of Aberdeen Grammer RFC and Ellon RFC and elected to withdraw from the National Leagues and rebuild from the District leagues which has seen them return up the leagues with no little success.

Annan 1st XV Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, G Hogg, J Nelson, M Scott, E Braid, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, A Dunbar, K Hogg, K JonesReplacements: R Gracie, B Blower, M Carpenter, M Griffen

Match Reps: D Barty, A Robertson, A.N. Other

Meet at Clubhouse at 9.00am for a 3.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS AT HOME TO WHITECRAIGS IN RE-ARRANGED LEAGUE FIXTURE

Annan 2nd XV take on Whitecraigs 2nds at Violetbank on Saturday in a re-arranged league fixture in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV leagues. Whitecraigs are sitting in second place in the league and inflicted a heavy defeat on Annan earlier in the season a result Annan will be hoping to reverse on Saturday.

Annan 2nd XV Squad: from A Gunning, L Ogilvie, G Wylie, M Carpenter, W Henderson, N Halliday, K Watret (C), D Barnes, B Graham, A Copland, G Williamson, C Trant, S Wyllie, D Wyllie, N Bell, G Lynch, N Moffat, R Fulton, D Graham, J Crowther.

Match Reps: I Gilmour, A.N. Other

Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm for a 3.00pm K.O.

YOUTH RUGBY

Annan’s U18 squad are away to Cartha Queens Park at Drumbreck on Saturday in the group competition with a 2.00pm K.O.. All players contact coach J Panczak regarding availability.

Annan’s U16 are at home to Strathendrick in their group competition at Violetbank with a 2.00pm K.O. All players to contact coach Ian Black regarding availability.

SHIELD DRAW

Annan have been drawn away to Gordonians in Round 1 of the S.H.E. National Shield competition to be played on Saturday 1st March.

See Guestbook for full draw

ONLY THE YOUTHS IN ACTION

None of Annan’s senior teams are in action this weekend with the majority of senior players travelling to Dublin to follow the National team’s quest for a Six Nation’s win.

Annan does see some action action with the U18 squad away to Greenock Wanderers at Fort Matilda in the group competition. Annan really need to win this game to have any hope of progressing further in the competition. All players contact coach J Panczak regarding availability.

Annan’s U16 are away to Dumfries in their group competition. All players to contact coach Ian Black regarding availability.

THE 1STS GO DOWN

The 1sts go down 39-7 to Jed Forest in the S.H.E Cup. Baz getting the only Annan try. Annan enter the Shield.

1st XV Updates	Selected Cup Scores
Match Report Leading Point Scorers	Who cares :(

OTHER RESULTS

Allan Glens 31 v Annan U18 3
Annan U16 0 v Greenock Wanderers 17

ANNAN TAKE ON PREMIER 2 JED-FOREST AT VIOLETBANK IN ROUND 4 OF THE S.H.E. SCOTTISH CUP

This Saturday sees Annan take on the might of Premier 2 side Jed-Forest at Violetbank in Round 4 of the S.H.E Scottish Cup. Annan have played Jed-Forest once before when they met in the quarter final of the Shield competition on 13th February 1999. The match was a thriller, played at the Everholm, with Annan losing 17-34 with tries scored by Niall Smith, Billy Henderson and Stuart Clannachan.

Annan are without scrum half Mark Clark and centre Alex Dunbar who are on Glasgow District duty this coming weekend.

Annan 1st XV Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, G Hogg, J Nelson, B Blower, M Scott/E Braid, G Smith, A.N. Other, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffen, A Halliday, K Jones, Replacements: K Hogg, M Carpenter, J Crowther

Match Reps: D Barty, A Robertson, C Lake

Meet at Violetbank at 1.15pm for a 2.30pm K.O.

YOUTH RUGBY

This week; Annan travel to Bishopbriggs to challenge Allen Glens in the next game of the group stages. Team from; S Nicholson, S Woodhouse, C Armstrong, A N Other, D Brooke, J Butler,D Barnes, M Panczak(c), M Anderson, D Wilkinson, J Harrison, A Carlyle, C Jamieson, C Henderson, C Coupland, W Gray, S McKenzie, D McKenzie, E McDougal, M Thompson, P Carlyle, D Cowan, D Cowan, A Halliday.

The U16’s are at home to Greenock Wanderers U16’s on Sunday at Violetbank.

Both game have a 2.00pm K.O.

MOVED TO WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL

Subject to SRU approval, Annan and Langholm have agreed to play their outstanding fixture on the evening of Wednesday 16th April.

ROUND 4 DRAW

Annan have been drawn against Premier 2 side Jed-Forest in the 4th Round of the S.H.E. Scottish Cup. The tie is to be played at Violetbank on 16th February with a 2.30pm K.O. Annan last played Jed-Forest in the quarter final match of the TENNENT'S VELVET SHIELD on 13th February 1999 in an absolutely thrilling match at the Everholm. The score in that match was 17 - 34

ANNAN ENTERTAIN DALZIEL IN ROUND 3 OF THE CUP AT VIOLETBANK

This Saturday Annan play Dalziel in Round 3 of the S.H.E National Cup competition at Violetbank in the only all National 1 encounter in the West section of the Cup competition. Annan have done the double over Dalziel in the league this season winning 22-10 at Violetbank in October and 18-13 at Dalziel Park in December. Going on Dalziels’ improving form this has all the ingredients for being a close game with the winner guaranteed a home fixture against a Premier club in the 4th Round.

Annan 1st Team Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), R Gracie, J Nelson, G Hogg, B Blower, E Braid, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, C McCann, A Jancey, A Dunbar, A Halliday, K Jones, Replacements: M Scott, M Griffen, N Moffat.

Match Reps: D Barty, C McCann, C Lake

Meet at Violetbank at 1.15pm for a 2.30pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS ALSO ENTERTAIN DALZIEL AT VIOLETBANK IN RE-SCHEDULED LEAGUE FIXTURE

Annan 2nd XV take on Dalziel in a re-arranged fixture in Division 4 (West) in the Scottish 2nd XV Leagues. Dalziel beat Annan earlier in the season and Annan will be hoping for a reverse on Saturday.

Annan 2nd XV Squad: A Gunning, L Ogilvie, M Carpenter, K Watret (C), D Kerr, S Wyllie, D Barnes, N Halliday, B Graham, C Trant, D Graham, D Wyllie, G Williamson, J Crowther Replacements: A N Other, C Bell, C Moffat, R Fulton, J Crombie

Match Rep: N Chalmers, A.N. Other

Meet at Violetbank at 1.15pm for 2.30pm K.O.

ANNAN COLTS TRAVEL TO STEWARTRY IN CUP

Annan’s Colts travel to the Greenlaw on Saturday in the U18 Shield competition. This fixture should have been at Violetbank but with Annan’s fixture backlog it has been agreed between the two clubs to change the venue. Stewartry are the first opponents away at Castle Douglas.

Team from; S Nicholson,C Bell,S Woodhouse,D Brooke, J Butler,M Panczak,W Gray,D Wilkinson,J Harrison,J Bigham,S McKenzie,C Coupland,C Henderson,A Carlyle, P Carlyle,R Eggleton, C Armstrong, E McDougal, Any Others.

THE 1STS LOSE

The 1sts lose 12-9 to RHC.

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Garnock 10 - 3 East Kilbride Edinburgh Uni 26 - 5 Hillfoots/Alloa Langholm 8 - 3 Cambuslang Preston Lodge 3 - 34 Falkirk

OTHER SCORES

Lenzie 15 v Annan 2nds 18

Helensburgh U18s 0 v Annan U18s 15

Langholm U18s 77 v Annan U18s 0

1STS AND 2NDS XVS AWAY TO EAST KILBRIDE

BOTH GAMES ARE OFF - PITCHES UNPLAYABLE

This weekend Annan have a double header away to East Kilbride on Saturday with the 1sts and 2nds taking on their East Kilbride counterparts in their respective leagues. Annan beat East Kilbride earlier in the season at Violetbank with the 2nd XV losing narrowly. East Kilbride are the only team in Division 1 of the S.H.E. National Leagues to have beaten league leaders Falkirk so a difficult and hard games looks to be on the cards for Annan.

1sts:
C Warrick, P Carruthers, S Kelly, J Nelson, G Hogg, B Blower, E Braid, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Halliday, C McCann, M Griffen, A Dunbar, K Jones, R Gracie, M Carpenter.

2nds:
G Wyllie, L Ogilvie, R Fulton, K Watret, D Kerr, D Barnes, D Wyllie, N Halliday, A Rae, E Currie, D Graham, A Copland, S Wyllie, R Copland, C Trant, G Williamson, A Gunning, J Bingham, C Bell.

Both teams to meet in Clubhouse at 11.00am prompt, we're picking players up at Ecclefechan & Lockerbie as agreed

K.O. is 2.00pm

One player who will not be available for selection is wing forward Michael Scott who has been selected for the Scotland U19 squad who have a trial match against Scotland U19 Exiles at Percy Park on Sunday. All at Annan RFC congratulate Michael on this great achievement. Also selected is former Annan player Andrew White now plying his trade with Cartha Queens Park.

ALL GAMES ARE OFF

Both the 1sts and 2nds game have been called off

ANNAN RESUME LEAGUE CAMPAIGN AT VIOLETBANK AGAINST CAMBUSLANG

Annan resume their league campaign in Division 1 of the S.H.E. National Leagues on Saturday when they host Cambuslang at Violetbank. Annan won the away encounter at Coats Park on 13th October 17 – 13. Cambuslang started the season with several defeats and are currently sitting in 10th place in the league.

1st XV Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, J Nelson, B Blower, M Scott, N Moffat, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, A Dunbar, M Griffen, J Callaghan, C McCann. Relacements: G Hogg, E Braid, M Carpenter

Meet at Violetbank @ 12.45pm for 2.00pm K.O.

Match Reps: D Barty, I Gilmour, C Lake

ANNAN 2ND XV TRAVEL TO GARNOCK IN RE-ARRANGED LEAGUE FIXTURE

Annan 2nds travel to Lochshore at Beith to take on Garnock in a re-arranged fixture in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV leagues. Annan 2nd XV squad will be selected on Thursday night after training.

2nd XV Suad: A Gunning, S Wyllie, R Gracie, K Watret (C), D Kerr,N Bell, D Wyllie, N Halliday, A Rae, E Currie, R Copland, D Fisher, A Halliday, D Graham, A Copland. Replacements: G Williamson

Meet at Clubhouse @ 10.00am for 2.00 K.O.

Match Reps: N Chalmers

SCOTLAND CALL UP FOR MICHAEL SCOTT

Congratulations to Michael Scott on his selection for the Scotland U19 squad to play Exiles on Sunday, 13 January, 2008, at Percy Park RFC.

Congratulations also to Andrew White who is also selected

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

There are no league fixtures or friendly fixtures this Saturday with Annan’s next league fixture on the 5th January when Cambuslang travel to Violetbank and the 2nd XV’s next league fixture is on 12th January against East Kilbride at Torrance House.

CHISHOLM CUP

However on 29th December Annan travel to The Greenlaw to challenge Stewartry for the Chisholm Cup. Annan currently are the holders of the Cup but Stewartry always put up a tremendous battle for this piece of silverware so an interesting fixture is in prospect. Annan 2nds also take on their Stewartry counterparts on the 29th.

ANNAN TRAVEL TO MOTHERWELL IN LEAGUE

This Saturday Annan travel to Motherwell to take on Dalziel RFC in Division 1 of the Scottish Hydro Electric National Leagues. Annan won the home fixture on 6th October 22-10 and will be looking to complete the double on Saturday. Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C) , S Kelly, B Blower, J Nelson, M Scott, N Moffat, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffen, A Dunbar, K Jones Replacements: R Gracie, G Hogg, E Braid,

Match Reps: A Robertson, C.McCann, E Woodman

Meet at Clubhouse at 11.15am for a 2.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS AT HOME TO ARDROSSAN ACCIES

MATCH IS OFF

Annan’s second string are also hoping to complete the double over their opponents on Saturday at Violetbank having won the away fixture 27 – 10 on 13th October in their league match in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV Leagues.

Annan 2nd XV Squad: R Fulton, L Ogilvie, A.N. Other, M Carpenter, K Watret, W Henderson, D Barnes, N Halliday, B Graham, E Currie, S Wyllie, A Copland, A Halliday, D Wyllie, C Trant Replacements from: G Lynch, N Bell, G Williamson, A Rae, B Hay

Match Reps: D Barty, N Chalmers

Meet at Violetbank at 12.30pm for 2.00pm K.O.

ALL GAMES ARE OFF

All games this weekend are postponed as all pitches are waterlogged.

ANNAN TRAVEL TO LOCHSHORE TO TAKE ON HIGH FLYING GARNOCK

Annan travel to North Ayrshire on Saturday to take on 2nd placed Garnock in the Division 1 of the S.H.E. National Leagues. Garnock won the home encounter at Violetbank with a disputed last minute try on 22nd September and Annan would like to make amends on Saturday. However Garnock have only lost one game so far this season and that was to league leaders Falkirk at Sunnyside so Annan will have to be at their very best to take something from this game. The Annan selectors have had their deliberations made somewhat easier with the return from injury last weekend of Bruce Blower, Alex Dunbar, John Nelson and Graeme Hogg returning this week.

Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, B Blower, J Nelson, M Scott, E Braid, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffen, A Dunbar, K Jones Replacements: J Callaghan, R Gracie, G Hogg

Match Reps: C McCann, A Robertson, E Woodman

Meet at Clubhouse at 10.00am for a 2.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2NDS ALSO AWAY TO LOCHSHORE

Annan 2nd XV are also away to Garnock in a double header at Lochshore on Saturday in Division 4 (West) of the Scottish 2nd XV leagues. Annan will be hoping to build on their fine victory over Greenock Wanders last Saturday. Garnock are presently sitting top of the league with only one defeat so far so Annan will have a tough task on their hands. Annan 2nd XV squad: G Wylie, L Ogilvie, R Fulton, I Thorburn, K Watret, N Moffat, D Barnes, A.N. Other, A Rae, E Currie, D Wyllie, A Copland, B Hay, S Wyllie, C Trant. Replacements from: N Halliday, A Graham, D Graham, A Halliday, W Harrison, G Lynch

Meet at Clubhouse at 10.00am for a 2.00pm K.O.

Match Reps: N Galbraith, W Henderson

THE 1STS WIN AGAIN

The 1sts beat Greenock Wanderers 22-8 at a muddy Violetbank. Annan are now clear by 4 points in 3rd spot in the league.

Annan’s scorers were Andrew Jancey (1T), Graham Smith (2T) and Craig McCann (1P, 2C)

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Highlights Match Photos Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Edinburgh University 7 - 24 Langholm RHC 13 - 13 East Kilbride Hillfoots/Alloa 46 - 0 Dalziel Preston Lodge 12 - 36 Garnock Falkirk 43 - 6 Cambuslang

THE 2NDS THUMP GREENOCK

The 2nds thump Greenock 57-0 in their latest league game. Nice.

ANNAN AT HOME TO GREENOCK WANDERERS

Annan are at home again this weekend when they welcome Greenock Wanderers to Violetbank in their Division 1 fixture on the S.H.E. National Leagues. Greenock have had a poor first half of the season without recording a win and currently prop up the Division. In their fixture at Fort Matilda on 15th September Annan won by a single point (7-6) in a dour match played in miserable conditions and will hope to put in a better display at Violetbank on Saturday.

Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (C), S Kelly, M Carpenter, R Gracie, E Braid, M Scott, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, M Griffen, J Callaghan, K Jones Replacements: J Nelson, A Dunbar, A.N. Other

Match Reps: A Robertson, C. McCann, C Lake

Meet at Violetbank at 12.45pm for a 2.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2ND XV AT HOME IN GREENOCK DOUBLE HEADER

Annan 2nd XV also host Greenock Wanderers 2nds at Violetbank on Saturday in the return fixture in their Division 4 (West) game in the Scottish 2nd XV Leagues. Annan were narrowly beaten at Fort Matilda on 15th September (10-7) and will be looking to reverse this result on Saturday.

Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, L Ogilvie, J Tinning, N Bell, K Watret (C), W Henderson, D Barnes, I Thorburn, G Lynch, E Currie, G Williamson, A Copland, S Wyllie, D Graham, C Trant Replacements from: C Hay, Alistair Graham, N Halliday, J Carlyle, W Harrison, Andy Graham

Match Reps: I Gilmour, N Chalmers, E Woodman

THE 1STS WIN AGAIN

The 1sts beat Preston Lodge 15-7 in their latest league game.

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Highlights Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Garnock 34 v 0 Edinburgh Uni Greenock Wands 0 v 10 East Kilbride Dalziel 3 v 43 Falkirk Langholm 14 v 9 Hillfoots/Alloa Cambuslang 11 v 15 RHC

THE 2NDS GAME IS OFF

The 2nds game is postponed as no referee could be found

THE 18'S GAME IS POSTPONED

The U18's game was also postponed as Kilmarnock could not raise a team

THE 1STS WIN IN TILLICOULTRY

The 1sts get a great result as they beat Hillfoots/Alloa 26-12. There were a number of firsts in this game: 1st win in Tillicoultry and 1st game when the ref was a women..

The Annan points came from Michael Scott (1T), Mark Clark (1T), Steve Kelly (1T), Kevin Jones (1T) and Craig McCann (3C). And that also means a bonus point. Not a bad day indeed.

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Photos Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	RHC 16 - 13 Langholm Edinburgh Uni 23 - 19 Preston Lodge Falkirk 18 - 12 Garnock East Kilbride 20 - 3 Dalziel Cambuslang 17 - 3 Greenock Wands

THE 2NDS ALSO WIN

The 2nds also win - beating Helensburgh 22-3

THE 16'S DO WELL

With Annan’s U16’s game against Kilmarnock called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Bellsland it took quick thinking and a few phonecalls by Annan U16’s coach Ian Patterson who managed to arrange a game against Irvine U16s whose opponents Cambuslang had not turned up. So the squad set off for Irvine only to find, when they arrives at Marress that Irvine’s opponents had arrived. Irvine to their credit immediately arranged a triangular tournament between the three clubs.

In their first game against Cambuslang Annan emerged victorious with a 12-0 victory. Annan’s try scorers were Adam Carlyle and Craig Wilson with Scott Wightman converting one of the tries. In the second game Annan were up against a slightly stronger Irvine outfit but Annan upped their game and overcame their hosts with a 31-0 win. The try scorers for Annan were James Bingham (2), Callum Jamieson (2), and Callum Bell. Scott Wightman converted two of the tries.

This was an overall convincing performance by the improving Annan youngsters who showed good commitment and no little skill throughout the tournament. Special mention is due to N Graham and G Forrest who both had fine games. Annan’s team work was the key to their success. Special mention is also due to the travelling support and to Ian Patterson for arranging the games at such short notice.

ANNAN TRAVEL TO CAPITAL

On Saturday Annan travel to Barnton in Edinburgh to take on RHC Cougars the amalgamated team from Royal High and Corstorphine. RHC are currently sitting in 3rd place by virtue of their stunning 11 try victory over Preston Lodge last Saturday at Pennypit. Annan will have to be at their very best on Saturday to gain a victory. The selectors have gone in the main with last weeks team with the only enforced change being Ewan Brain in for the injured Bruce Blower and Michael Griffen moved to the wing and Alex Halliday on the bench.

Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers (Capt), S Kelly, J Nelson, G Hogg, M Scott, E Braid, G Smith, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, A Dunbar, M Griffen, K JonesReplacements: R Gracie, A Halliday, N Moffat

Match Reps: D Barty, C McCann, E Woodman

Meet at Clubhouse at 11.30am for a 3.00pm K.O.

ANNAN 2ND LOOKING FOR A FIXTURE

With no league rugby scheduled for this Saturday Annan 2nds are currently trying to arrange a fixture. All 2nd team players are therefore asked to keep in touch with the club to find out arrangements should a game be arranged.

YOUTH RUGBY

Annan Colts are scheduled to play Ayr Colts on Saturday with the U16s down to play Strathendrick U16s on Sunday at Violetbank. All youth players are requested to keep in contact with their coaches to ascertain arrangements for the scheduled fixtures.

ANNAN 1STS BEAT CAMBUSLANG

The 1sts keep up their recent good run with a 13-7 win over Cambuslang

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Dalziel 0 - 35 Garnock RHC 36 - 0 Edinburgh University Greenock Wanderers 16 - 22 Langholm Falkirk 24 - 0 Hillfoots/Alloa East Kilbride 19 - 14 Preston Lodge

THE 2NDS ALSO WIN

The 2nds win beat Ardrossan 27-10 in their latest league game.

ANNAN 1STS BEAT DALZIEL

The 1sts beat Dalziel 22-10 in their latest Division 1 game. The game was tied at half-time 10-10 but Annan got the extra points that mattered in the 2nd half to get the victory. Annan points came from: Mark Clark (1T), Steve Kelly (1T), Neil Smith (1T) and Craig McCann (1P, 2C)

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Photos Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Falkirk 59 - 0 Greenock Wands Edinburgh Uni 13 - 10 East Kilbride Garnock 76 - 5 Langholm Preston Lodge 77 - 16 Cambuslang Hillfoots/Alloa 9 - 30 RHC

THE 2NDS ALSO WIN

The 2nds win their friendly game againt Stewartry 24-19.

ANNAN 1STS GO DOWN TO LANGHOLM

The 1sts lose to Langholm 27-17 in the derby game. Annan were winning 14-3 at half-time but Langholm came storming back in the 2nd to claim the victory

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Photos Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	East Kilbride 15 - 3 Hillfoots/Alloa Garnock 55 - 12 Greenock Wanderers Dalziel 12 - 10 Preston Lodge RHC 15 - 31 Falkirk Cambuslang 30 - 3 Edinburgh Uni

THE 2NDS LOSE TO WHITECRAIGS

The 2nds go down 49-13 to Whitecraigs

ANNAN HOST LEAGUE LEADERS AT VIOLETBANK

This Saturday Annan host Division 1 league leaders Garnock at Violetbank. Garnock who were promoted along with Annan and Falkirk from Division 2 last season hit the season running and have had an impressive start to the season with three wins out of three. Last season they were the only team to beat Annan at Violetbank in the league and also won the away fixture. All in all this is going to be a tough game for Annan and the team would obviously like to see and hear as many supporters as possible turn out on Saturday at Violetbank. Annan 1st XV: C Warrick, P Carruthers (Capt), S Kelly, J Nelson, G Hogg, B Blower, E Braid, M Scott, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, A Dunbar, J Callaghan, K Jones Replacements: G Wyllie, N Moffat, A Halliday

Match Reps: A Robertson, D Barty, C Lake

Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm

ANNAN 2ND IN DOUBLE HEADER AT VIOLETBANK

Annan’s second string host Garnock 2nds at Violetbank on Saturday. Annan won this encounter last season and will be hopeful of repeating the experience. Annan 2nd XV: R Gracie, S Wyllie, A Graham, M Carpenter, K Watret, A Jefferson, D Wyllie, N Halliday, B Graham, G Lynch, G Williamson, E Currie, M Griffen, N Copland, C Trant.

Replacements: L Ogilvie, D Graham, C Hay, B Hay

Match Reps: A Graham, W Henderson, E Woodman

Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm

YOUTH RUGBY

Annan Colts are at Park Farm this Saturday where they take on Dumfries Colts in their league and Annan U16 start their league campaign away to Cambuslang on Sunday

THE 1STS BEAT GREENOCK WANDERERS

The 1sts win 7-6 against Greenock Wanderers. The Annan points coming from a Mark Clark try and a Craig McCann conversion. Not the best game by all accounts but a wins a win!

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Photos Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Cambuslang 12 - 64 Falkirk Langholm 12 - 8 Edinburgh University East Kilbride 15 - 7 RHC Dalziel 52 - 5 Hillfoots/Alloa Garnock 41 - 0 Preston Lodge

THE 2NDS LOSE

The 2nds lost 10-7.

THE 1STS LOSE TO PRESTON LODGE

The 1sts go down to a strong Preston Lodge side 31-6.

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	RHC 39 - 8 Cambuslang Edinburgh University 5 - 36 Garnock East Kilbride 30 - 5 Greenock Wands Falkirk 42 - 7 Dalziel Hillfoots/Alloa 24 - 11 Langholm

THE 2NDS GAME CALLED OFF

The 2nds game against Irvine was postponded as Annan couldnt raise a front row

THE COLTS GO DOWN TO CAMBUSLANG

The U18's go down 54-0 in their league game against Cambuslang

THE 1STS WIN THEIR FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON

The 1sts beat Edinburgh Uni 22-0 in their opening Division 1 game. The Annan points came from: Mark Clark (T), Steve Kelly (T), Michael Griffen (T) and Craig McCann (1P, 2C)

1st XV Updates	Other Division 1 Scores
Match Report Match Photos Latest Division 1 Table Leading Point Scorers	Greenock Wand. 0 v Preston Lodge 25 Garnock 62 v Hillfoots/Alloa 12 Cambuslang 3 v East Kilbride 9 Langholm 8 v Falkirk 25

THE COLTS GO DOWN TO WHITECRAIGS

The U18's go down 27-14 in their opening league game to a strong Whitecraigs side.

TEAM OFF TO DUMFRIES

This Saturday Annan travel to Park Farm to take on Dumfries in a trial match at 1st & 2nd XV level. This is Annan’s last warm up friendly before their league campaign starts on 1st September with the first ever visit to Violetbank of Edinburgh University in Division 1 of the S.H.E. National Leagues.

Annan 1st XV squad:
C Warrick, P Carruthers (Capt), G Wyllie, J Nelson, G Hogg, B Blower, E Braid, M Scott, M Clark, N Smith, A Jancey, C McCann, A Dunbar, J Callaghan, K Jones. Replacements: N Moffat, R Gracie, M Griffen

Annan 2nd XV Squad:
M Carpenter, S Wyllie, J Crombie, I Thorburn, S Murray, N Coupland, C Hay, N Halliday, A Rae, K Hogg, Alistair Graham, A Copland, E Currie, G Williamson, C Trant. Replacements: B Hay, Andy Graham, D Irving, B Graham, D Copland, L Ogilvie, G Brown

Meet at Clubhouse at 12.15pm for 2.00pm KO at Park Farm