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Late Warriors surge settles 1872 Cup derby

Edinburgh Rugby started with intent, finding themselves on the scoreboard within the opening five minutes. After Pierre Schoeman forced a turnover penalty at the breakdown, young stand-off Cammy Scott showed nerves of steel to slot a 40-metre penalty, giving the home side a 3–0 lead. The first half was defined by Edinburgh’s defensive resilience. As […]

How ‘Tickets to Inspire’ is bringing 1872 Cup magic to all

While the 1872 Cup is a contest defined by its fierce rivalry and deep-rooted heritage, tomorrow’s clash between Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors represents something even more profound than silverware. Now in its third year, the Tickets to Inspire initiative continues to ensure that the unique magic of the world’s oldest inter-city derby is shared […]

1872 Cup: What’s on Guide

Get in early! General turnstiles open at 1pm. Get into Scottish Gas Murrayfield early and enjoy the pre-match festivities! Team arrival Cheer on the team at 1.20pm as they are piped from the North Stand to West Stand. This arrival is a key part of the matchday build-up, and we want to create a tunnel […]

Take part in the 1872 Cup light show!

Fans are invited to welcome the teams to the pitch by participating in the Light Show, which is set to music and powered by the mobile phones of those in attendance. How to participate In order to participate, match-goers simply have to download the Stadium FX app on their mobile device before the fixture. The […]

Club legend WP Nel to deliver match ball at 1872 Cup decider

This appearance marks Nel’s first return to the capital club since hanging up his boots at the end of the 2023/24 season, concluding an illustrious 12-year spell in the Scottish capital where he became a cornerstone of the team and a firm fan favourite. During his decade-plus of service, Nel cemented his status as one […]

Be part of the team arrival for Saturday’s 1872 Cup decider

To ensure the squad receives a full welcome, fans are asked to line the West Stand roadway and concourse and be in position by 1.20pm as the Penicuik and District Pipe Band leads the Edinburgh Rugby squad from the North Stand toward the West Stand. This arrival is a key part of the matchday build-up, and we […]

“We need to throw some punches” – Bradbury rallies Edinburgh for 1872 Cup fightback

Following a 24-12 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the opening leg, the Edinburgh back-row is adamant that while “dogged” defence kept them in the hunt, the capital side must find their clinical edge to overturn the aggregate deficit at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Reflecting on an afternoon where Sean Everitt’s men were forced to tackle themselves […]

“You can’t win a game on defence alone” – Everitt urges Edinburgh to find attacking spark for 1872 Cup decider

Despite a performance defined by what he described as immense “defensive fight,” the 24-12 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the first leg of the 1872 Cup left the Head Coach lamenting a lack of clinical edge and attacking variety. While Everitt was quick to praise the physicality his players brought to the derby, he was […]

30,000 and counting: 1872 Cup poised for blockbuster finale

More than 30,000 supporters have already booked their place for the derby decider in the capital, where just 12 points separate the sides after Glasgow Warriors claimed a 24-12 win in yesterday’s opener at Hampden Park, with the silverware settled on the aggregate score in six days’ time. Last season a record-breaking 40,000-crowd turned out for […]