🏉 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.

From hard-fought tackles to rising stars, we’re diving into last week’s action and gearing up for the weekend ahead across all our sections.

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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🏉 Live International Rugby – Next Weekend in the Clubhouse!

While the 1XV battle Haddington in the mud and drizzle, you can kick back in warmth and comfort with a full day of top-tier international rugby on the big screens.

🔥 3:10pm – England v Australia Start your afternoon with a clash of old rivals. No need for thermals — just grab a pint and settle in.

🍔 5:40pm – Scotland v USA Cheer on the home side while enjoying American-themed snacks from the kitchen. Burgers, wings, and maybe a cheeky hot dog — all available for purchase.

💥 8:10pm – Ireland v All Blacks (Chicago) Finish the night with a blockbuster. Expect drama, big hits, and last-minute heroics. This one’s worth staying for.

All matches live in the clubhouse. Great rugby, great food, and even better company.

See you there — thermals optional, enthusiasm mandatory

Club Lounge Usage

Massive thanks to Penicuik’s own Dick & Dom who successfully ran a Hawaiian themed evening last Saturday in their first outing as this seasons Social Team.

The clubhouse was filled with grass skirts, tropical trees, awful shirts and Pina Colada’s..

Congratulations to Greg Borthwick for winning the Limbo (if only he scrummaged that low) and to Sonia for best dressed.

Click the photo slider below of the evening.

A quick turnaround over night seen the Hawaiian beach transformed into a giant soft play on Sunday as the Hall family celebrated the 1st birthday of Louie

Host Your Next Event at the Clubhouse!

From birthdays and fundraisers to quiz nights and celebrations, our clubhouse has become a brilliant venue for all kinds of social events — and we love seeing it full of life off the pitch!

If you’re planning a function, why not make it a club affair? We’ve got the space, the atmosphere, and the community spirit to make it memorable.

Please note: Rugby remains our top priority. Match days will always take precedence when it comes to bookings — but we’ll do our best to accommodate your event around the fixture list.

To enquire or reserve a date, speak to a committee member or drop us a message. Let’s keep the clubhouse buzzing — on and off the field!

Remembering Stuart Blaikie

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Stuart Blaikie — a long-standing and much-loved member of Penicuik RFC.

Many will remember Stuart not just for his years of involvement with the club, but for his familiar presence on Saturdays, walking the pitches with his beloved dogs Brook and Barclay, always ready with a story, a laugh, and a warm word. An outgoing character, Stuart had the rare gift of filling a room with humour and heart — his tales were legendary, his spirit unforgettable.

Stuart’s son Grahame proudly wore the Penicuik 1XV jersey and went on to represent Scotland at U18 level, a reflection of the sporting legacy Stuart helped nurture. Away from the touchline, Stuart was a key figure in the Mercat restaurants and entertained many with his weekly blog “All in the Life of Me, Budgie and Friends” — a window into his wit, warmth, and wonderful way with words.

Our thoughts are with his wife Anne, son Grahame, and all who knew and loved him.

Stuart’s presence will be deeply missed, but his stories and spirit will live on in the fabric of our club.

Stuart’s funeral will be Wednesday 29th October 11am at Mortonhall, followed by the Craigiebield.  The family have requested not to wear black and instead wear clothing that reminds you of Stuart to connect with others.

200 Club winners – October 2025

Men’s Six Nations Away Games 2026

We are now able to accept applications for tickets for the 2026 Six Nations Away games, please see the link below for full details

https://penicuikrugby.org/international-tickets/

Club Point Scorers

After 7 weeks of rugby we have a new leaderboard.

A 13pt haul against Midlothian neighbours Dalkeith results in 2xv captain Ally McCormick taking top spot on 35pts.  1xv captain Alan Haynes slotted 8 of his own points in the loss to Livingston to sit 2nd on 32pts.

U14 scrum half Logan McCreath drops to 3rd on 25pts

This weekend the top 2 are all in action and will be looking to end up on Saturday evening in top spot!

This Season

Tries : 42

Cons : 25

Pens : 7

This Weekend

🚗🐾 Hunters on the Move!

This Sunday, our P1–P7 Hunters are hitting the road and heading east to take on Preston Lodge in what promises to be a cracking morning of mini rugby action!

📍 Where: Pennypit Prestonpans, EH32 9NJ

🕥 Kick-off: 10:45am sharp — don’t be late!

With our engines revving and our boots laced, we’re ready to roll — and a big shoutout to our sponsors Oval 4×4, specialists in Range Rover and Jaguar repairs and servicing, for keeping the Hunters running as smoothly as their motors!

Let’s bring the energy and teamwork to Prestonpans. See you on the touchline!

Coming Up

Dates For Your Diary

14th Dec : Hunters Christmas Party – details to follow

27th Dec : 1872 Cup PRFC Trip to Murrayfield… Watch this space for details!! Following the success of last Decembers Hunters outing to Murrayfield we are again looking to arrange bulk tickets with transport to and from the game.. don’t book your tickets yet!! Details are now live in your teams chats

This Week

Panthers Girls Rugby – Training Update

Monday: Skill School Launch 🚀

What a brilliant start to our first-ever Monday night Skill School! We had around 15 Panthers in attendance, joined by 7 players from the Women’s squad, making it a buzzing group of 22 on the pitch — amazing numbers for our debut session!

After a lively warm-up, we focused on spin passing off both hands, followed by a passing challenge that saw three of the girls gleefully dish out burpees to me and Geoff (we’re still recovering 😅).

Next up was kicking and grubber kicks, with another challenge that none of the girls quite nailed — so Geoff got his revenge with some cheeky piggybacks (or “kiddy backs” if you’re from Fife and fancy a laugh).

We wrapped up with a fun touch game, where two players from each team could stand offside to receive a kick or long pass — a great way to test vision, timing, and teamwork.

All in all, a fantastic first Monday session. We’re excited to keep building skills, confidence, and fun every week. If you’re a girl interested in rugby — now’s the perfect time to join!

Wednesday: Cold Hands, Hot Skills 🔥

Despite the chill in the air, our Panthers brought the heat to Wednesday night training. We kicked things off with a warm-up and a fast-paced game of touch rugby to get the blood flowing.

Then it was into rucking drills — clearing out defenders, getting back to feet, and securing the ball. The girls nailed it with great effort and technique.

Dave then led a series of 2v1 attacking drills:

• Drawing defenders and making the pass

• Bumping and offloading

• Chip and chase over the top — with some brilliant execution!

We finished with a contact game, pulling together all the skills from the night. There were some cracking tackles and real team cohesion on display — a top session all round!

This Weekend

Looking Ahead: Friday Night at Lasswade 🏉

This Friday, we’re off to Lasswade for a joint session and game with Lasswade and Boroughmuir RFC.

📍 Hawthornden, Rosewell Road, Bonnyrigg EH19 3PR

🕔 Kick-off at 5pm — please arrive by 4:40pm

🍽️ Food and drinks available afterwards

Let’s keep the momentum going — Panthers rugby is growing fast, and there’s always room for more girls to get involved. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to build your skills, come give it a try!

Sponsored by the ever-sparkling Perfect Clean, our Panthers are ready to scrub up well and bring some serious shine to the pitch. Expect clean breaks, tidy tackles, and a spotless attitude from start to finish 💪✨

Coming Up

Get ready for a spine-tingling afternoon of music, fun and Halloween vibes at Montgomery Park on Sunday 2nd November from 6:30pm!

🕸️ What to expect:
💀 Halloween disco with top tunes
🎭 Costume competition – prizes for the best looks
🍕 Food, snacks & drinks

Come dressed to impress (or scare!) and hang out with friends for an afternoon that’s cool, creepy, and fun.

📅 Sunday 2nd November, 6:30pm
📍 Penicuik Rugby Club, Montgomery Park

Grab your mates — this is one Halloween party you won’t want to miss! 🦇✨

Click the poster above to book your space….

Dates For Your Diary

19th Dec : Xmas Party

27th Dec : 1872 Cup PRFC Trip to Murrayfield… Watch this space for details!! Following the success of last Decembers Hunters outing to Murrayfield we are opening this up to the Panthers and will arranging bulk tickets with transport to and from the game.. don’t book your tickets yet!! Details to Follow

This Weekend

Unfortunately our U14 match v Haddington has been postponed

We have several U16 playing for a Corstorphine side away to Murayfield wanderers 10am ko

This Week

Penicuik Women’s Round Up

🏉💪 History in the Making — Women’s Rugby Returns Home!

This Sunday at 12:30pm, our Penicuik Women’s team take to the home turf for the first time since the 90s — and we couldn’t be prouder to welcome them back where they belong!

📍 Kick-off: 12:30pm

🍻 Clubhouse bar: Open from 12:30 for all supporters — come early, stay loud!

Sponsored by McKenzie Skip Hire, our women are ready to clear the decks and bring the noise. Expect big hits, big heart, and a whole lot of club pride. It’s been a long time coming — let’s make it a day to remember.

Bring your voices, your colours, and your cheers. This isn’t just a game — it’s a homecoming.

1xv

Last Weekend

Penicuik 13 – 87 Livingston

Tries : O.Malone

Cons : Haynes

Pens : Haynes (2)

Click below for a gallery of the day thanks to Bob Keith and Iain Mair for the snaps

https://penicuikrugby.org/gallery/1xv-v-livingston-1810/

This Week

2xv

Last Weekend

Penicuik 2xv 38 – 24 Dalkeith

Tries : Isikeli (2), Findlay, McCabe, Lee, McCormick

Cons : McCormick (4)

Click below for a gallery of the game, thanks to Bob Keith for the snaps

https://penicuikrugby.org/gallery/2xv-v-dalkeith-18th-oct/

This weekend

Currie 3xv v Penicuik 2xv

Malleney Park, Currie 3pm ko

At the time of writing no team sheet was made available to the social media team, however here is the Currie 3xv side