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 […]
“It means a lot,” Crosbie reflects. “Coming through the club, I never thought I’d get to 100 but it’s come up pretty quick. 100 games at 27 is a decent stat, I’m just happy to play that much for my home club.” Crosbie’s path to a centurion began at Currie RFC, before the back-row progressed […]
With some truly electrifying fixtures on the horizon, here are five games you simply won’t want to miss: Leinster | Friday 20 September, kick-off 7.35pm The curtain rises on the season with a blockbuster encounter – Edinburgh Rugby lock horns with Irish giants Leinster at Hive Stadium in a match-up that always produces fireworks. In […]
The season has come down to the wire after a campaign that has been tighter than ever, and Edinburgh will need Ritchie to continue the form that saw him pick up the Scottish Building Society Player of the Year award if they are to turn over ‘the Leoni’ at Stadio Monigo. On the recent award, […]
