🏉 Welcome to Your Weekly Rugby Round-Up! 🏉

Whether you were pitchside cheering in the rain or catching scores from the sidelines of life, this is your one-stop scroll for everything Penicuik Rugby.

This week we have Panthers loose at the Hive, the opening cup fixture for our ladies and all this weekends plans

It’s more than just match results—it’s the heartbeat of our club, our players, and our community.

So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s celebrate the grit, glory, and game we all love

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200 Club Winners

The winners of the 200 Club Draw for January are:

1. R.Reynolds (No. 90 – £102.50)

2. G.Brown (No. 32 – £41.00)

3. A.Young (No. 25 – £20.50)

Entry to the Draw costs just £5 per number per month. The more who participate, the bigger the prizes and the greater the amount raised to help fund some of the club’s activities. If you would like to take part, please speak to Andrew Mitchell or Andy Law or email 200club@penicuikrugby.org

As of Monday 2nd March we will no longer be accepting cash for payment at the club bar.

Since we introduced the ability to pay by card a few years ago, the percentage of cash payments has been slowly decreasing to a point where it is now less than 10% of our total bar income. However it still requires significant effort to count and reconcile every month and also to bank cash and manage floats.

In conjunction with this, we will also be investigating new point of sale systems which can link directly to our card readers and thereby reduce the scope for error. A new POS system may also enble us to implement features such as specific pricing for members versus non-members etc..

Please contact  (Andrew Mitchell, Vice President, via Facebook or Instant Messenger) or e-mail us at treasurer@penicuikrugby.org if you have any questions or issues with this proposed change. We will also be posting notices around the club to ensure that everyone is made aware of this before it is implemented.

Additionally, as announced at the autumn budget 2025 the government will change duty on alcoholic products from the 1st February 2026.  This will increase in line with the Retail Price Index.  We will be reviewing our pricing and will communicate any changes when the new POS system goes live.

Doddie Aid 2026 is officially underway, and the Penicuik league is ready for you to join. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a dog‑walking hero, or someone who just wants to do their bit, every mile counts and every member makes a difference.

And the best part? You can start TODAY.

Why not kick things off with a brisk New Year’s Day walk down to the rugby club. Blow away the cobwebs, clock your first miles, and roll into 2026 the right way. The clubhouse is open from 12:30, so you can reward your efforts with that well‑earned first beer of the year.

https://app.doddieaid.com/dashboard/leagues/league/?id=408

Let’s get Penicuik moving.

Let’s do it for Doddie.

Let’s show what this community can do when we pull in the same direction.

Six Nations

We will kick off the 2026 six nations on Thursday the 5th of February with France opening up against Ireland (8:10pm) and the lounge opening from 7:30pm

Dinner will be provided with the finest steak pies Robertsons Quality Foods produce prior to kick off.

Scotland kick off at 2:10pm on Saturday the 7th February and our Hunters coaching team will be providing a Scottish influenced pasta dish for all supporters for half time.

Our Midi coaches will take over the catering baton for a valentines day special proposition for the England game on the 14th of February with the Ladies side providing some French flair on the 7th March

We will be looking to provide further themed catering for the remaining fixtures.

Fantasy Rugby

Think you have what it takes to be a rugby selector??

Put it to the test this 6 Nations with our Fantasy Rugby League!

join the league now no.6667 : Penicuik Top Dogs
Password : UYHAQ
By clicking on the following link : Penicuik Top Dog

We have supplies of club branded thermal cups available for purchase.

Ideal for watching rugby outside in the Penicuik cold.

Priced at £6, please see Gav Stephen for purchase or email – youthconvenor@penicuikrugby.org

January Club Bookings

Friday 30th : Birthday Party (all members welcome)

Saturday 31st : Birthday Party (7pm-10pm)

There are currently no bookings in for February

For Bookings please contact a member of the management committee or reach out to Robbie Mactaggart.

*** Please note : while we wait to confirm the date of our 2025/26 club dinner we cannot currently confirm any bookings for May, apologies***

MacWood Fuels Player Points

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, Penicuik RFC’s attack has kept the scoreboard glowing all season long. Thanks to Macwood Fuels—suppliers of kiln dry logs, stave and kindling for your home fires—we’re proud to highlight the players who’ve lit up the pitch with their points-scoring power.

From scorching tries to cool-headed kicks, every score has added fuel to the fire of Penicuik pride. Just like Macwood’s logs, our players have kept the heat burning strong week after week.

So whether it’s warming your hearth at home or heating up the scoreboard at the weekend, remember:

All we need is fuel… Macwood Fuels! https://www.macwoodfuels.com

A Penalty for Alan Haynes at the weekend seen him extend his lead at the top.  Aidan Dean and Craig Doyle both moved up places with a try each.  The 2xv did register 17pts, however we haven’t received their scorers at the time of going to press

This Season

Tries : 75

Cons : 40

Pens : 9

Total : 482pts

Top Try Scorer : Logan McCreath (U14)  & Reuban Harris(U14) 5

Top Goals : Alan Haynes 16

Top Appearances : Andy McLellan 12

Last Weekend our Hunters were in full throttle against Lasswade — a performance so smooth and powerful it could’ve come straight from the Oval 4×4 garage!!

🏆 Players of the Match (fully MOT’d and roadworthy):

• P1/2 – Austin

• P3 – Louie

• P4 – Alfie

• P5 – Hamish

• P6 – Harry

It was a proud Dad moment as Jake seen both sons lift the POTM

Its always a great occasion when our young Hunters are presented with the POTM, and the photo below from our P5 crowd showing the delight with Hamish lifting his award

Click below for our training highlights of this week

This Weekend

We welcome Preston Lodge to Montgomery Park this Sunday.

Meet time is 10:40 for a 11am KO.

The Scrum & Try cafe will be open for hot drinks and morning rolls throughout the morning.

Our remaining fixtures for 2025/26 are below

This Weeks Training

From Dave & Geoff

Panthers Girls Weekly Update – Supported by Perfect Clean

Sunday – Sunshine, Smiles and Serious Effort

The weather held out and so did the energy, giving us a brilliant Sunday session.

We kicked things off with mobility and speed work (including a foot race where Elsa left the coach in her dust). From there the girls moved into defensive mirroring, sharpening their tracking and footwork, before getting stuck into some controlled wrestling to build strength and confidence.

Geoff then unleashed a Gladiators‑inspired Powerball tackle game, with Grace taking the win and strong performances from Elsa, Layla and Libby. The girls loved it.

We rounded things off with a contact game, focusing on resetting quickly in attack and defence at every breakdown. A special moment came when the girls stepped in as non‑contact defenders for the women’s team — a brilliant experience and a glimpse of where their rugby journey can lead.

A few bumps and bruises, but nothing this tough group can’t handle. No single Panther of the Week — because the effort across the board was excellent

Monday – Skills, Structure and Serious Graft

A lively start soon settled into a focused session with 13 Panthers working hard.

Ava led a strong mobility warm‑up, before we moved into a spin‑pass drill, working on pushing the ball from the hip with power and accuracy. The improvement was clear.

Next came a rucking drill in groups of four, focusing on clearing out a jackal — and the girls absolutely nailed it. We finished with a scrag game, reinforcing breakdown security and using the “bulldogs” technique we’ve been developing recently.

A top‑quality effort from everyone.

Wednesday – Indoors, Energised and Full of Fun

With frost outside, we were grateful for an indoor session — and 16 Panthers turned up ready to go.

We opened with a jackal relay race, followed by Ava leading the group through mobility stretches. Then came two lively rounds of Sharks and Fishes — Julia took the first win, Emma the second, though the TMO was mysteriously unavailable.

Dave then ran a 2‑on‑1 drill, and after a few runs the girls really found their rhythm. We wrapped up with another high‑tempo scrag game, full of enthusiasm and teamwork.

The excitement for Saturday’s event is building — and it shows.

This Weekend

All our girls are delighted to travel to The Hive stadium (Mini Murrayfield) to take part in the Edinburgh Evolution series on Saturday morning.

After the session they will stay and watch Edinburgh Women play Brython with 2 lucky Penicuik Panthers taking part in the pre-game guard of honour and to represent the club in the half time pitch walk.

We look forward to all the videos and pictures from this fantastic occasion

🐆 Panthers Upcoming Opportunities

We’re delighted to share some fantastic events on the horizon for our Panthers!

15th March – Hosting Our Own Tournament. We’re proud to announce that the Panthers have been invited to host a tournament here at home. This is a brilliant opportunity to showcase our club, welcome visiting teams, and create a vibrant rugby atmosphere for players and families alike. To make this event a success, we’ll need the support of our community — so we’d love to see parents and volunteers get involved.

Both dates are ones to mark in your diaries. These occasions highlight the exciting pathway rugby offers young girls: competitive play, unforgettable experiences, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

Why Not Join the Panthers?

If your daughter is looking for confidence, fitness, friendship and fun, the Panthers Girls offer a welcoming, supportive environment where every player grows. No experience needed — just enthusiasm.

Thanks to Perfect Clean, our girls section continues to shine on and off the pitch

Women’s Rugby 2026

This Sunday our Leith/Penicuik side travel through to Lenzie for their opening game in the National Shield.

Good luck to the side and we look forward to hearing all about it.

Selected side below

1xv

Last weekend the 1xv put in a great shift over at Livingston.  The 54-15 scoreline doesn’t reflect the effort this group of lads put in.

With only a squad of 17 against a heavy side, it was always going to be tough ask especially after injuries and yellow cards seen the Montgomery Park side play with 13 for long periods to the game.

Livingston exploiting the extra space on the pitch to secure the win.

No Match this weekend, with all efforts now on the remaining fixture at home to Hawick Quinns on the 7th Feb.

A gallery of the game can be found here – Penicuik v Livingston

Around the League

• Corstorphine ran in 41-10 at home to Earlston, in a match referred by own Andy Law (who still showed he has that dynamic acceleration)

• This weekend its a top of the table clash at Union Park with Corstorphine on 44 going head to head against Livingston who are on 39 but crucially have a game in hand and a 12pt score difference.

2xv

Our 2xv try and make it 3rd time lucky in this re-arranged fixture at home to Boroughmuir Bears.

Kick off is 2pm at Montgomery Park.

Boroughmuir line up as

Screenshot

Click below for the selected Penicuik side