1st XV Summary: Almost 500 turned out to see the 1st XVs final match of the season and bid farewell to four stalwarts making their final appearance as a player. During the second half each was given the opportunity to experience and savour the loud accolades and appreciation from the touchline as they finished their shift.

Grant Baird, Scott Bickerstaff, Ben Johnston and Colin Sturgeon have all made a significant contribution and have set the bar for others to aspire towards. Younger players are coming through and as when in 2008 and 2013 the departing players were the "young team", a new young team will have the opportunity to make their own mark.

It was a fitting send off with a high energy and physically demanding match where all 22 Marr players involved gave their all, ran Currie close, and were unfortunate not to get the result they deserved.

See The Offside Line's match report HERE

See photos courtesy of James Stevenson HERE and others HERE

Marr Rugby scorers and DOUGH Player of the match
Tries: Shabaz Khan, Blair Jardine and Brandon Sweet
Conversions: Colin Sturgeon and Calum Inglis

Player of the match: Calum Inglis (sponsored by Digital Technologies Group)

The players will have a well earned rest albeit brief for some as several prepare for the VSN 7s (Sunday 4.5.2025 @ Whitecraigs) and an U21 squad prepares for a new initiative that sees a double header against Ayr - details to follow.