The winger, whose infectious smile and electrifying play have captured the hearts of the Scottish capital, established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the United Rugby Championship last season, but it wasn’t a straightforward path to success. After stop-start year one in Edinburgh, which saw Goosen miss large parts of the campaign due […]
While the disappointment of last season’s narrow miss on the top eight still lingers, the South African coach is confident that the club is building a strong foundation for future success. And there was certainly a feeling of fresh optimism in the air as the Edinburgh Rugby squad took to Mains Park last Friday in brand […]
As the dust settles on a graduation ceremony held in perfect Edinburgh sunshine, Hodgson reflects on his academic achievement. “While it wasn’t easy, I am proud of what I have achieved and it is even better to have my degree finished and in the bag” he says with a sense of relief. While the choice […]
The test, designed to assess the players’ aerobic fitness, is just the beginning of a demanding training regime aimed at preparing the team for the upcoming season. Head of Strength and Conditioning, Mark Robertson, explained that the bronco test is a crucial tool for gauging the players’ fitness levels after their off-season training plans. “We’ve […]
“I went back down to Swanage at the start of summer,” Lang explained. “My brother had his first kid, so I became an uncle for the first time to little baby Theodore James Lang. That was awesome. It’s quite emotional, like my parents’ first grandchild as well. So that’s the first one in the family.” The summer also saw Lang jet […]
Edinburgh Rugby academy players Euan McVie and Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, both key contributors to the win, shared their excitement about the achievement. Lock McVie, who bagged a hat-trick in the final, hailed the team spirit and the significance of promotion. “It was special,” McVie said. “Such a good group and I think two years of tough, hard work has paid […]
Ahead of tonight’s Skyscanner Americas Tour clash against the USA in Washington (kick-off 11.30pm BST), Ritchie spoke about his growth as a player, his ambitions for the future, and the team’s determination to avoid a repeat of their narrow 2018 defeat to the Eagles. From young talent to seasoned leader Reflecting on his journey, Ritchie acknowledges the significant […]
The front-row duo became the first brothers to play for Scotland U20 in a competitive fixture in last week’s 123-15 World Rugby U20 Trophy victory against Samoa, a moment their parents were particularly proud of. They even contributed three tries in a record-breaking win at Hive Stadium. “Our parents were just delighted,” Jerry said. “We really appreciate how […]
