Van der Merwe, 28 – now in his second spell at the capital club – puts pen-to-paper on the extension ahead of this Saturday’s 1872 Cup decider against Glasgow Warriors, which will see a record crowd of over 30,000 descend on Scottish Gas Murrayfield to roar on the biggest names from both east and west. Van der Merwe joins fellow […]
Supporters should expect and plan for a busy transport network to Edinburgh this Saturday. Please plan your journey well in advance, and leave in good time to make it to, and into, the ground – avoiding delays and queues. Murrayfield is a residential area, so we ask that due care and consideration is taken if […]
The attendance raced past the previous record of 27,437 (2019) before Christmas, with increasing daily demand for tickets expected in the four days leading up to the game. Supporters are encouraged to act now to secure the best view and best value seats in the stadium amidst the unprecedented demand. All ticket purchased online are […]
The electric winger, 26 – who joined the capital club in 2017 – has developed into one of world rugby’s premier finishers and open-field runners, with a highlight reel of outrageous line breaks and tries for both club and country making him one of the game’s most sought-after talents. Graham’s new deal – that will […]
Fans from both ends of the M8 have been snapping up tickets as anticipation intensifies for the inter-city derby that sees Scotland’s biggest stars go head-to-head for the coveted 1872 Cup and crucial BKT United Rugby Championship points. Breaking a landmark 30,000-crowd for the first time is now a realistic target, with new sections in […]
The famous rivals face each other in back-to-back intercity derbies in the coming fortnight, with the opening leg at Scotstoun this Friday (22 December, kick-off 7.35pm), before the teams lock horns in the deciding leg at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 30 December (kick-off 3pm). Doddie Aid – the mass-participation exercise event which encourages those […]
Graham – who made his comeback from injury as a replacement in last week’s European win over Castres Olympique – takes the place of Harry Paterson who remains in concussion protocol. Graham’s inclusion on the wing sees Wes Goosen shift to full-back. Up front, club centurion and tighthead prop WP Nel makes a timely return […]
The two sides last met in the 2014/15 EPCR Challenge Cup Final when Gloucester edged the capital side 19-13 in a bruising encounter at Twickenham Stoop. Gloucester currently to Pool 3 with two wins from two so far, beating Black Lion on the road and Clermont at home. Edinburgh go into the game joint second […]
With some members of the squad making the annual visit to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and others supporting Edinburgh Community Food – delivering food packages across the city – it’s been a day of giving back to those that need it most during the festive period. Starting at the city’s ‘Edinburgh […]
The one-club man – now in his 13th season with Edinburgh Rugby – was named co-captain alongside Ben Vellacott at the start of the new campaign, his fifth year in a leadership role having already captained the club in four separate seasons (16/17, 20/21, 21/22, 22/23). Gilchrist, 33, made his 194th appearance for the club […]
