PREMIER RUGBY ROUND-UP

AYR 12 WATSONIANS 48

Slick Sonians pulled off a major shock by crushing the champions on their own turf.

Flanker Rory Drummond and winger Ally Davidson led the bonus-point charge with two tries apiece at Millbrae.

Full-back Andrew Chalmers was also in prime form with the boot, slotting six conversions and two penalties.

BOROUGHMUIR 24 GLASGOW HAWKS 31

Callum Kerr’s rich vein of form continued as his touchdown couple propelled Hawks to victory in a Meggetland thriller.

In a dramatic finale, Kerr completed his brace a minute from time – then Grant Stewart snatched another.

Paddy Boyer also broke through, while Ross Thompson found the target five times.

CURRIE 14 HERIOT’S 15

Heriot’s held out for a precious triumph in a close encounter at Malleny Park.

Tries by Callum Marshall and Jack Turley had given them the edge.

But the hosts produced a rousing finish to go within a whisker, Rhys Davies going over in the dying seconds to salvage a point.

MELROSE 30 HAWICK 20

Pacesetters Melrose pulled off their expected Border derby success against the basement boys.

But they were made to work hard all the way in a tense affair at the Greenyards.

The hosts claimed four tries before the break from Richie Ferguson, Frazer Thomson, Murdo McAndrew and Grant Shiels – but the Greens had the better of the second half.

STIRLING COUNTY 40 MARR 29

The marksmanship of Jonny Hope proved vital as County gathered another full-points win at Bridgehaugh.

They edged the try-count 6-5, but Hope’s series of conversions made the difference.

Kerr Gossman had two touchdowns for County, who also earned a penalty try.