RUGBY IN DOLLAR

ETON vs DOLLAR

Dollar Academy’s rugby season got off to an impressive start yesterday with a 1st XV match against Eton.  In front of a large crowd at Dollar’s immaculate ground at the foot of the Ochils, two closely matched teams played a high quality match with defences well on top. A late score eventually gave Eton a hard-fought 17-5 victory. With pre-season training now complete, Dollar have fixtures against Howe of Fife at all age groups this Saturday.

Over the years Dollar has produced several internationalists, including current Scotland World Cup squad members John Barclay, Graeme Morrison and Rory Lawson. Barclay captained the Dollar Academy XV who in 2006 became Scottish Schools champions for the third successive year.

This is the first time that an Eton XV have travelled to the Scottish school, but it is unlikely to be the last. Plans are also in hand for a reciprocal visit for cricket later in the year.

September 2011