In the pack, Merryn Gunderson shifts from number eight to blindside flanker as Charlotte Russell continues at lock. In the backs, Lucy MacRae starts at inside centre as Lisa Brown continues on the wing. Megan Riach (prop), Emily Love (scrum-half) and Holly McIntyre (centre) are all selected among the replacements. Speaking ahead of the match, […]
Harry Paterson, who endured a frustrating summer tour last year due to injury, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Scotland jersey. The versatile back will start on the wing, donning the national colours for the first time since his appearance against Uruguay last year. Hooker Paddy Harrison, who made his Scotland […]
McKnight, 23, joins the club having caught the eye with a dazzling performance for Edinburgh in last season’s friendly against Saracens at Hive Stadium. Against a team packed with seasoned Gallagher Premiership and international stars, McKnight bagged a hat-trick of tries, including a special score having latched onto the end of a Cammy Scott crossfield […]
Hunter-Hill, 28, spent last season at Investec Champions Cup Finalists Northampton Saints and makes his return north to Edinburgh, where he previously spent two seasons from 2017 to 2019, making 19 appearances before joining Saracens. Hunter-Hill’s arrival further fortifies an Edinburgh second-row unit that includes Scotland internationals Grant Gilchrist, Sam Skinner, Marshall Sykes and Glen […]
The capital side are well represented in the starting XV, with Jack Brown at named full-back and Nairn Moncrieff selected on the wing. Ollie Blyth-Lafferty starts at tighthead prop while Oliver Duncan gets the nod at openside. Jamie Stewart (loosed head), Hector Patterson (scrum-half) and Jack Hocking (stand-off/back-three) are named among the replacements. Supporters can watch the World Rugby U20 Championship live […]
The championship kicks off on Sunday 29 June where Scotland will face England. They’ll then take on Australia on Friday 4 July, before rounding out their group stage fixtures against South Africa on Wednesday 9 July. Back-row Freddy Douglas will co-captain the squad, a testament to his leadership skills shown during the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Douglas is no […]
Big Maggie was at his best in May, leading from the front as captain in the absence of the injured Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott. The number eight has always been a willing carrier of the ball, regularly taking the ball up dark alleyways to get the team go forward, and May was no different. […]
Duhan van der Merwe makes a welcome return to action, featuring for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury in late March. For loosehead prop Pierre Schoeman, it’s set to be momentous occasion in Dublin as he earns his first-ever selection in the famous red jersey from the replacements. This Friday’s fixture against Argentina for […]
Number-eight Magnus Bradbury, scrum-half Ali Price, lock Sam Skinner, and hooker Ewan Ashman all impressed in a month that saw Edinburgh claim impressive bonus point wins against Connacht and Ulster, whilst putting in valiant performances in defeat against Bath and the Vodacom Bulls. The winning player will be able to donate £500 – courtesy of […]
In an 11-try thriller that showcased Edinburgh’s resilience and attacking prowess, Everitt lauded his side’s fight while acknowledging the moments that ultimately cost them a semi-final berth. “We knew that the first 20 minutes were going to be vital,” Everitt said, reflecting on Edinburgh’s blistering start which saw Wes Goosen touch down and Ross Thompson […]
