Rugby union

THRASHING: Alloa RFC enjoyed a comfortable day out at the office against Rosyth Sharks.

Alloa RFC 92-21 Rosyth Sharks: Clacks side progress in Midlands Bowl

APPLAUSE: Robbie Truesdale got a loud round of cheers after scoring a try on his home debut.

APPLAUSE: Robbie Truesdale got a loud round of cheers after scoring a try on his home debut.

Robbie Truesdale scores try on home debut against Glenrothes

COMFORTABLE: Hillfoots had a struggling start but recomposed themselves to win with ease at the end.

COMFORTABLE: Hillfoots had a struggling start but recomposed themselves to win with ease at the end.

No battle from Bannockburn this time as Hillfoots win comfortably

DERBY: Alloa RFC won the first Clackmannanshire derby match in five years.

DERBY: Alloa RFC won the first Clackmannanshire derby match in five years.

Alloa RFC claim bragging rights in first Clackmannanshire Derby

FESTIVAL: Deerpark PS was one of the schools who took part on the day.

FESTIVAL: Deerpark PS was one of the schools who took part on the day.

Clacks rugby clubs join forces for primary school touch rugby festival

Alloa RFC beat Strathmore Gryphons in a tight game at Earlsfield.

Alloa RFC beat Strathmore Gryphons in a tight game at Earlsfield.

Alloa RFC edge out winners against Strathmore

TIGHT: Hillfoots RFC prevailed in a close contest with Crieff

TIGHT: Hillfoots RFC prevailed in a close contest with Crieff

Crieff 17-19 Hillfoots: Wee County side prevail in tight contest

DOMINANT: Alloa RFC charged to a strong 52-7 victory over Madras.

DOMINANT: Alloa RFC charged to a strong 52-7 victory over Madras.

Alloa RFC 52-7 Madras: Hosts dominant at Earlsfield

DEFEAT: Alloa suffered a heavy defeat on the road to Howe Crusaders.

DEFEAT: Alloa suffered a heavy defeat on the road to Howe Crusaders.

Howe Crusaders 34-13 Alloa: Heavy defeat for travelling team

DERBY DAY: Alloa RFC were the runaway victors against local rivals Bannockburn.

DERBY DAY: Alloa RFC were the runaway victors against local rivals Bannockburn.

Alloa 52-12 Bannockburn: Clacks side on top in local derby

CALL UP: Lee Cairney in action for Forth Valley Vikings,

CALL UP: Lee Cairney in action for Forth Valley Vikings,

Alloa RFC star receives first rugby league Scotland call up

LEAGUE: The Hillfoots Vixens will be participating in competitive action from September.

LEAGUE: The Hillfoots Vixens will be participating in competitive action from September.

Hillfoots Vixens accepted into Midlands League for this season

Tributes pour in following death of rugby club 'gent'

SPONSORS: The Vixens show off their new kit.

SPONSORS: The Vixens show off their new kit.

Allanwater Homes announce sponsorship of two Clacks sports clubs

Alloa team against Blairgowrie.

Alloa team against Blairgowrie.

Blairgowrie 26 Alloa 31: Sensational win for Rab Truesdale's final game

Action shots of Alloa against Aberfeldy

Action shots of Alloa against Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy 21 Alloa 36: Clacks side earn comfortable win

DEFEAT: Alloa exited the Midlands Bowl to Glenrothes.

DEFEAT: Alloa exited the Midlands Bowl to Glenrothes.

Glenrothes 47 Alloa 28: Clacks side exit Midlands Bowl

LAUNCH: The Vixens debuted a new home kit on Sunday.

LAUNCH: The Vixens debuted a new home kit on Sunday.

Hillfoots Vixens debut new kit amid improved performance

UPDATE: Alloa RFC reflected on a positive start to the campaign.

UPDATE: Alloa RFC reflected on a positive start to the campaign.

Alloa Rugby Club issue update after Dundee Uni cancellation

KIT DEAL: Kirsten Kerr poses with some Alloa players.

KIT DEAL: Kirsten Kerr poses with some Alloa players.

Alloa RFC celebrate new kit sponsorship with KK Physio

BELATED: Alloa RFC celebrated 90 years.

BELATED: Alloa RFC celebrated 90 years.

Alloa Rugby Club hold belated 90th anniversary celebrations

DOMINANT: Alloa outplayed Aberfeldy over the weekend.

DOMINANT: Alloa outplayed Aberfeldy over the weekend.

Alloa 52-10 Aberfeldy: Dominant squad showing from hosts

Alloa were beaten by Madras.

Alloa were beaten by Madras.

Madras 36-24 Alloa: Clacks side fall in St Andrews

Hiullfoots were beaten by Dundee at the weekend

Hiullfoots were beaten by Dundee at the weekend

Dundee 51-14 Hillfoots: 'A tough day' in Tayside for Clacks men

Wee County primary school kids enjoyed two days of rugby recently.

Wee County primary school kids enjoyed two days of rugby recently.

Wee County kids scrum down for rugby festivals

COME ON SCOTLAND: A group of Alloa Rugby fans travelled to France to cheer on Scotland.

COME ON SCOTLAND: A group of Alloa Rugby fans travelled to France to cheer on Scotland.

Alloa fans travel to France to cheer on Scotland in Rugby World Cup

VICTORY: Alloa ran out winners against Glenrothes. Pictures by Gordon Murray

VICTORY: Alloa ran out winners against Glenrothes. Pictures by Gordon Murray

Alloa 41-21 Glenrothes: Clacks side edge out old rivals

DOMINANT: Alloa RFC started their season strongly with a 43-19 win over Madras.

DOMINANT: Alloa RFC started their season strongly with a 43-19 win over Madras.

Alloa RFC dominate Madras on opening day of the season

VICTORY: Hillfoots RFC won their first game of the 2023/24 season.

VICTORY: Hillfoots RFC won their first game of the 2023/24 season.

Last minute winner earns first win for Hillfoots RFC

FIGHTING BACK: Alloa almost made a second half but lost out on late half tries from Blairgowrie. Pictures by Alloa RFC.

FIGHTING BACK: Alloa almost made a second half but lost out on late half tries from Blairgowrie. Pictures by Alloa RFC.

Alloa 37-55 Blairgowrie: Defeat for Clacks side in final home match

INJURED: Alloa slumped to a 21-32 loss to Carnoustie as Fraser Smith went off with a nasty injury.

INJURED: Alloa slumped to a 21-32 loss to Carnoustie as Fraser Smith went off with a nasty injury.

Alloa's loss to Carnoustie compounded by Smith injury

Stirling school signed up for rugby championships

Stirling school signed up for rugby championships

Stirling school signed up for rugby championships

TRAVEL: ScotRail have asked commuters to plan ahead if travelling to Edinburgh for the rugby.

TRAVEL: ScotRail have asked commuters to plan ahead if travelling to Edinburgh for the rugby.

ScotRail issue travel advice ahead of rugby

Alloa ran out winners against Glenrothes at the weekend

Alloa ran out winners against Glenrothes at the weekend

Alloa 29-12 Glenrothes: Clacks side avenge previous loss

HAMMERING: Hillfoots defeated Aberdeen Wanderers in an impressive 36-17 victory.

HAMMERING: Hillfoots defeated Aberdeen Wanderers in an impressive 36-17 victory.

Hillfoots dominate Aberdeen Wanderers

OUTGUNNED: Alloa were short of a few key players as Dundee University Medics were victorious at Earlsfield

OUTGUNNED: Alloa were short of a few key players as Dundee University Medics were victorious at Earlsfield

Heavy defeat for Alloa RFC against Dundee

Alloa will be looking to get back to winning ways this weekend

Alloa will be looking to get back to winning ways this weekend

Alloa RFC edged out away to Glenrothes

Alloa RFC's season kicked off with a terrific victory against Panmure at the weekend

Alloa RFC's season kicked off with a terrific victory against Panmure at the weekend

Alloa RFC kickstart new season with Panmure demolition

A great day of rugby raised thousands of pounds for Forth Valley hospitals

A great day of rugby raised thousands of pounds for Forth Valley hospitals

Thousands raised during fundraiser at Alloa Rugby Club

Layton (second from left) and Robbie (far right) have been selected for the upcoming U16s Scottish Regional Rugby Championship

Layton (second from left) and Robbie (far right) have been selected for the upcoming U16s Scottish Regional Rugby Championship

Alloa teenagers called up for Caledonia Reds U16s

The fire at Hillfoots Rugby Club is being treated as deliberate and enquiries are ongoing

The fire at Hillfoots Rugby Club is being treated as deliberate and enquiries are ongoing

Hillfoots Rugby Club left to count the costs of 'deliberate' fire

GOLD: OMRT visited HFRC at the weekend with both marking 50th anniversaries and to celebrate 50 hills climbed to raise funds

GOLD: OMRT visited HFRC at the weekend with both marking 50th anniversaries and to celebrate 50 hills climbed to raise funds

OMRT and Hillfoots RFC mark 50 years with 50 hilltops

Alloa RFC ran out winners against Madras

Alloa RFC ran out winners against Madras

Alloa RFC earn win over Madras

Hillfoots had enough to secure the victory at the weekend. Photo by John Wilson

Hillfoots had enough to secure the victory at the weekend. Photo by John Wilson

Hillfoots 1st XV take down Blairgowrie

1st XV picture by John Wilson

1st XV picture by John Wilson

Hillfoots run out winners against Glenrothes

The team recently played four games at a tournament and are enjoying coaching support from Alloa Rugby Club

The team recently played four games at a tournament and are enjoying coaching support from Alloa Rugby Club

Alloa girls shine as they try their hand at rugby

Hillfoots ran out 23-3 winners in Saturday’s muddy match. Photos by John Wilson

Hillfoots ran out 23-3 winners in Saturday’s muddy match. Photos by John Wilson

Hillfoots 23-3 Blairgowrie: Clacks side battle through elements to win

Undefeated Aberfeldy were too strong for the Hillfoots 2nd XV

Undefeated Aberfeldy were too strong for the Hillfoots 2nd XV

Hillfoots Rams lose to unbeaten Aberfeldy

The Hillfoots 2nd XV battled hard and won their first match of the year. Photos by John Wilson

The Hillfoots 2nd XV battled hard and won their first match of the year. Photos by John Wilson

Rams claim first win of 2022 at Dunfermline

Former rugby internationalist Kevin Bryce has returned to the trade he loves and was recently rewarded with an accolade

Former rugby internationalist Kevin Bryce has returned to the trade he loves and was recently rewarded with an accolade

Alloa rugby star picks up award as part of plumbing MA

Hillfoots made the most of the competitive break with a friendly against Waid RFC. Photo by John Wilson

Hillfoots made the most of the competitive break with a friendly against Waid RFC. Photo by John Wilson

Hillfoots see off Waid RFC in friendly

Alloa RFC claimed a huge late win at the weekend

Alloa RFC claimed a huge late win at the weekend

Late penalty secures win for Alloa

The Hillfoots 1st XV made it three wins in a row by defeating Grangemouth Stags at the weekend

The Hillfoots 1st XV made it three wins in a row by defeating Grangemouth Stags at the weekend

Grangemouth 13-17 Hillfoots: A hard-fought win for Clacks side

The Hillfoots 1st XV continued their winning run by defeating Ellon RFC 12-7

The Hillfoots 1st XV continued their winning run by defeating Ellon RFC 12-7

Hillfoots 1st XV defeat Ellon in Tillicoultry