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Dylan Russell’s 365 Challenge

Dylan Russell, club manager + player for our 7s team HBMB7s has undergone a mammoth charity challenge for us. Since June 1st 2021 he has been running 35km every single week without fail. Aptly named, The 365 Challenge, his goal was to do this for an entire year, the equivalent distance of running 5km every …

Loch Lomond Single Malts, Hearts + Balls Limited Editions

Loch Lomond Single Malt Hearts and Balls Limited Edition Created as celebration of the Grand Slam Dinner for the Teams of 84 and 90. Only 174 Bottles created of this 18 Year old Limited Edition . All individually numbered. Each bottle will contain a certificate with the signatures of the players and coaches attending the dinner. A …

GRAND SLAM-WINNING BROTHERS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AFTER A TWO-YEAR DELAY

Scotland’s Grand Slam winning teams of 1984 and 1990 are set to come together for a once in a lifetime joint celebration later this year… And it’s all to raise money for rugby players who have suffered life changing injuries. The Hastings brothers, who played a major role in Scotland’s historic 1990 win, were …

LIVE RUGBY IS ALMOST HERE

We’re delighted to announce that our Hearts+Balls Mighty Bovs ( HBMB) sevens teams are raring to go for their first tournament since August 2019, as the pandemic restrictions are lifted. We break new ground by fielding three teams, including our ladies team, at the Edinburgh City 7s on Saturday 31st July / Sunday 1st August …

Jim Telfer names his dream team from 1984 and 1990

As part of the Grand Slam Celebration Dinner on Saturday 21st May, Jim Telfer chose his ‘Joint team from 1984 & 1990’. His selection was 15. G Hastings 14. T Stanger 13. S Hastings 12. S Lineen 11. R Baird 10. J Rutherford 9. G Armstrong 1. D Sole 2. C Deans 3. I Milne …

Hearts + Balls MB 7s Teams Make History With Huge Wins

In just two weeks of sevens action, the Hearts + Balls MB 7s teams have already claimed three trophies. Last week, the Hearts + Balls MB 7s won its debut tournament – Edinburgh City 7s. The ladies defeated Corstophine Cougars in the final. Laura Wilkie was named Player of the Tournament. On Saturday, the charity’s women’s …

2022 DATE CONFIRMED FOR GRAND SLAM CELEBRATION DINNER

We are determined to make sure the players from both Grand Slam-winning teams, and all of you, have the chance to come together to recognise two of Scottish Rugby’s proudest moments. The players from Scotland’s Grand Slam-winning team of 1984 and 1990 and Hearts + Balls are pleased to announce the new date for the …

30 Scottish Rugby players teamed-up to run more than 800 miles – here’s why.

By Dylan Russell, HBMB club manager. We were all geared up for a big 7s season. The official charity merger between Hearts and Balls and The Mighty Bovs. 30 players signed up to play in amazing new kit (courtesy of Rival Kit) in 13 tournaments across the UK. With the success of previous seasons, we …

Hearts + Balls MB announces new squad and unveils new kit ahead of 2020 campaign

Hearts + Balls MB has announced its squad for the 2020 sevens circuit. And they’ll look the part in brand new kit, courtesy of Rival Kit. The team’s ambassador Colin Gregor presented the players with their new kit at the campaign’s launch event at Bier Hoose last week. The former Scotland sevens captain …

CALLING ON SCOTLAND’S RUGBY COMMUNITY TO TAKE ON #TWOPOINTSIXCHALLENGE

In the week when our charity’s biggest ever fundraising event, the Grand Slam Celebration Dinner, was supposed to take place, our chair Kenny Hamilton has called on more members of the rugby community to complete 26 burpees each – and challenge others to do the same. The charity effort was inspired by organisers of the …

SUPPORTER VOWS TO RUN ALMOST 2,000K FOR HEARTS + BALLS

Dylan Russell, who last June led 30 Hearts + Balls MB players to run a combined 800 miles for Hearts + Balls, has his sights set on a new challenge. Starting in June this year, our charity sevens team manager will run a minimum of 35K every week for 52 weeks – an average of …

RUGBY CHARITY ADDS MIGHT TO ITS SEVENS SIDE

Hearts+Balls teams up with Mighty Bovs and former Scotland captain Colin Gregor A pair of successful Scottish sevens rugby sides have joined forces to become a major player on the circuit. Hearts+Balls and the Mighty Bovs are set to combine their support, player pool and resources under one unified banner, Hearts+Balls MB. The newly-established side …

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Dylan Russell’s 365 Challenge

Loch Lomond Single Malts, Hearts + Balls Limited Editions

GRAND SLAM-WINNING BROTHERS READY FOR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AFTER A TWO-YEAR DELAY

LIVE RUGBY IS ALMOST HERE

Jim Telfer names his dream team from 1984 and 1990

Hearts + Balls MB 7s Teams Make History With Huge Wins

2022 DATE CONFIRMED FOR GRAND SLAM CELEBRATION DINNER

30 Scottish Rugby players teamed-up to run more than 800 miles – here’s why.

Hearts + Balls MB announces new squad and unveils new kit ahead of 2020 campaign

CALLING ON SCOTLAND’S RUGBY COMMUNITY TO TAKE ON #TWOPOINTSIXCHALLENGE

SUPPORTER VOWS TO RUN ALMOST 2,000K FOR HEARTS + BALLS

RUGBY CHARITY ADDS MIGHT TO ITS SEVENS SIDE

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