The purpose of the events are to target rugby players and teams who have had little opportunity to play competitively throughout the season and at a time that may be better suited to their daily commitments. Therefore, in recent weeks it has been advertised predominantly to second XV, third XV and vets teams.

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At Braidholm, players from GHA, West of Scotland, Cartha Queen’s Park, Jordanhill Phoenix and Hamilton turned out to get involved, with the Laigh Bent side, Hamilton, bringing a total of 26 players.

Teams played two 30-minute matches with 15 minutes halves, with no scores kept to emphasize the informal element of the event.

Event organiser and Scottish Rugby’s partnership project development officer, Kris Burney, said: "The Summer Social Rugby Series gives those players who can't commit to full time training and playing a chance to still enjoy the game and it was brilliant to have around 70 players turn-out last Friday for our first event.