BT Cup round up: Gala lead the way on day for favourites

Gala flew out of the blocks in the first half to set up a win in the BT Cup against GHA yesterday.

Rob Louw crossed before half-time

The Maroons headed to Braidholm wary of an upset from their BT National Division League One opponents and were clearly not up for a shock. Craig Robertson scored an early converted try and then GHA had a man yellow-carded. Paul Hendry then bagged a quick try double for Gala to put them 19-0 up. A try from Rob Louw, converted by Gregor Hunter, made it 26-0 before GHA got on the scoreboard before the break when former Scotland Sevens man Peter Jericevich managed a converted try. After the break Gala added a fifth try, but a yellow card for Matt Carryer allowed GHA to cross again and pull things back to 31-14.

A number of other round two clashes took place yesterday.

Former Scotland Sevens cap Alex Glashan was amongst the try scorers as Edinburgh Accies progressed 30-0 at The Gytes against Peebles.

Dougie Steele, Jordan Edmunds and Grant McConnell all bagged tries as Boroughmuir, cup winners two years ago, safely negotiated a trip to Ardrossan Accies 45-10.

Dundee HSFP also came out on top on the road, defeating Cartha Queens Park 25-9 while Stirling County win 50-10 at Whitecraigs.

In an end-to-end encounter at Musselburgh, visitors Kirkcaldy managed to come out on top 32-27 while Highland battled hard at Old Anniesland, but Glasgow Hawks emerged 48-14 winners.

Rory Hutton returned from injury as Hawick defeated Marr, with Watsonians getting the better of Selkirk 36-14 at Myreside.

Greenock Wanderers forfeited their tie at Aberdeen Grammar.