The versatile back-row featured from the bench in last week’s European Quarter-Final win against Vodacom Bulls and will start at openside flanker for his side’s return to league action, with Hamish Watson rested. Muncaster is one of five changes made by Head Coach Sean Everitt. Props Pierre Schoeman and D’arcy Rae start in place of Boan Venter and […]
Following a hard-fought European quarter-final victory over the Vodacom Bulls, Mathie is keen to see his team build on that momentum against another South African opponent. When asked about his messaging ahead of the weekend, Mathie as emphasised the need for unwavering focus. “In the URC, there is a small margin for error. I think for […]
Ben Vellacott (foot) – Awaiting results from a scan. Rob Carmichael (wrist) – Will undergo surgery after sustaining injury vs Bulls. Timeline for recovery still to be determined. Paul Hill (back) – Return to play still to be determined following scan. Duhan van der Merwe (ankle) – Expected back during May. Marshall Sykes (foot) – […]
Head Coach Sean Everitt, while acknowledging the Bulls’ formidable threat, praised his side’s resilience and clinical edge in a match that swung dramatically in the second period. “The Bulls are a dangerous team with the power that they have up front,” Everitt admitted, reflecting on a contest where Edinburgh built a dominant first-half lead before […]
Two tries from James Lang and a Magnus Bradbury score put Edinburgh 24-7 up at the break, David Kriel crossing for the visitors. Grant Gilchrist’s try gave Edinburgh breathing space on the scoreboard before the Bulls came back strongly with a penalty try, one from Cameron Hanekom and a second from Kriel to set up […]
Edinburgh welcome the men from Pretoria to Hive Stadium for their first home European Quarter-Final since facing Wasps in 2022, and Everitt has named a consistent side to the one that triumphed against Emirates Lions in the Round of 16. Both changes are in the front row, with Ewan Ashman and Boan Venter promoted to […]
The 25-year-old Edinburgh-born playmaker has made a significant impact in his debut season at the club, featuring in 20 matches, including 16 starts, since his summer move from Glasgow Warriors. Thompson’s impressive form has seen him nominated for the March Scottish Building Society Player of the Month, having already picked up the award in October. He is set to play […]
Edinburgh-born Scott, a product of the club’s academy, has made significant strides this season, featuring across several ‘A’ team and senior fixtures. So far this season, Scott has gained valuable minutes off the bench in crucial victories against DHL Stormers, Munster, Dragons, and most recently, the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 triumph over Emirates Lions. Scott […]
Healy, 25, joined Edinburgh Rugby from Munster ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and made an immediate impact, starting in all 23 fixtures during his debut season, amassing 218 points. He has featured in 14 games this season and – after recently recovering from a knee injury – has returned to contention for the crucial final […]
Scotland international Cherry, 34, who joined the club in 2018, has amassed over 100 appearances for the capital side. He reached his century milestone in front of over 40,000 fans at December’s memorable 1872 Cup victory over Glasgow Warriors at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Price, 31, arrived at Edinburgh Rugby in November 2023 from Glasgow Warriors. […]
