Hawks skipper Eric Milligan has turned pro with Glasgow WarriorsAnother success from the Hawks conveyer belt sees our club captain securing a full-time contract with Glasgow. (The 35th pro player out of Hawks since its formation in 1997).

Inevitably we are always stuck with that sour/sweet feeling on these occasions. Delighted for Eric, of course, whom I am confident will adapt well to the demands of pro rugby. But, equally, feeling a bit sad that we are losing another quality player.

Remembering that we have already lost 3 (Colin Shaw, Steve Swindall and Ferg Thomson) since last season it maybe is not too surprising that we've had the odd hiccup this season. But we are still the team that the rest are trying to catch.

Some months ago I issued a challenge:

Ireland v Scotland, on Friday 10th March, at Donnybrook, there will be a new International level rugby match. 2 sides, made up of club players from each country will compete against each other.

The team will be coached by Gary Parker (Biggar) and Bob McKillop (Strling) who are both excellent coaches.

I am offering a bottle of your choice to the person who submits a team list that is closest to the one that takes the pitch. All entries to me (see contact details below) by Saturday 4th March 2006. (Gary Parker, his family and his alter ego are all banned from entering).

Competition entries to Kenny Hamilton c/o Glasgow Hawks, Crow Road, G13 1PL
Or by email via:hugh@glasgowhawks.com