Hailing from a dairy, sheep and cattle farm just outside West Linton, Harrison’s upbringing was far removed from the glamorous world of professional sport. Yet, his love for the game, nurtured at Peebles RFC, has propelled him to the top, culminating in a Scotland call-up and international debut this past summer against Chile. “It’s amazing to have the farm away from […]
McVie is walking the same path as his dad, Malcolm McVie, who played for Edinburgh District and Edinburgh Accies in the early 90s. Having grown up watching his dad ply his trade at Raeburn Place, McVie has always been immersed in the game, and his passion and drive to become a pro player has only become stronger as […]
The former New England Free Jacks Head Coach brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role, having won two Major League Rugby titles while being named MLR Coach of the Year twice during his time in Boston. Mathie has wasted no time in getting himself acclimatised to the role after linking up with the capital club […]
The Dumfries-born centre capped off a stellar season at club level with his Scotland debut against Canada earlier this summer, a moment he’s dreamt of since childhood. “Yeah, it was really cool,” Currie recalled of his first international appearance. “As a kid, it’s what you work towards, and it’s what you want to do, it’s like a massive dream, and […]
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 […]
