DOMESTIC ROUND-UP

STIRLING COUNTY 27 WATSONIANS 24

Super 6 basement boys County pulled off the shock of the competition by claiming the scalp of the title favourites at Bridgehaugh – thanks to a hat-trick from Ali Mackie on his debut.

Sonians surged into a 14-0 lead. But a try by loose forward Mackie inspired the home troops just before the interval.

Even better was to come for Mackie as he completed his double.

In a see-saw finale, Watsons staged a recovery, but there was no way back after Mackie and Landon Hayes went over and Josh Henderson slotted the decisive penalty.

HERIOT’S 53 BOROUGHMUIR BEARS 10 Heriot’s notched a half century as they demolished Muir in the capital derby at Goldenacre.

The rout was sparked by Cam Hutchison’s early try, with James Cooper quickly adding another.

Skipper Iain Wilson then wriggled over from closerange to continue the visitors’ misery. Further scores were claimed by Andrew Simmers, Charlie Jupp, James Spencer and Alex Ball.

▪ Currie powered into the Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 19-12 success over Hawick at Malleny Park.

The Borderers were always a threat – but the hosts proved sharper.

Wallace Nelson got Currie up and running with a fine try in the wake of a Fergus Scott offload.

Ryan Southern snatched No. 2 just after the restart, only for the Greens to level the contest for the second time.

Skipper Scott then turned from provider to scorer as he clinched the win.

Premiership pacesetters Marr were made to work hard away at Highland before winning 17-12.

Also through to the semis are Edinburgh Accies and Heriot’s at the expense of Jed-Forest and Gala.

In the only top-flight league match, Hawks were edged out 20-19 by GHA in the Glasgow derby.