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25 Apr 2023

Scrum-half Shiel signs extension

Shiel, 25, made his 50th appearance in this season’s 150th anniversary 1872 Cup clash at BT Murrayfield, and is a third generation Edinburgh Rugby player, following in the footsteps of father Graham Shiel (#985), and grandfather Dougie Morgan (#756). A product of Royal High School and Currie Chieftains, Shiel has featured 14 times this season, playing a key role […]

21 Apr 2023

‘A’ team named for Knights clash

The match will be the team’s final involvement in the FOSROC Super Series Sprint, with the men from the capital looking to make it three wins from three as they travel down to the borders. Nathan Sweeney, who signed his first pro-deal with the club in the week, retains the 15 jersey, and will start […]

20 Apr 2023

Five changes for Ulster as McInally set for capital farewell

Tighthead prop Luan de Bruin gets the nod up front while lock Glen Young comes into the pack in place of Marshall Sykes who misses out through injury. In the backline, Cammy Hutchison starts at inside centre in his final appearance for the club. Henry Pyrgos – also featuring in his last fixture for Edinburgh […]

19 Apr 2023

Club legend McInally to retire and pursue pilot career

The hooker – who has so far won 47 Scotland caps – will bring an end to an illustrious playing career later this year to earn his wings in professional aviation, with McInally already holding a Private Pilot’s License. McInally is one of Edinburgh Rugby longest-serving players – having joined the club’s academy in 2009 […]

15 Apr 2023

Edinburgh claim emphatic win against Ospreys

Five first-half tries ensured the game was over as a contest by the break, and although the second 40 was more even, the Scots were in no mood to let the game out of their grasp. Edinburgh took a fifth-minute lead when Ben Vellacott intercepted an Owen Williams pass just inside the Ospreys half and […]

14 Apr 2023

Edinburgh side named for home finale

A strong side is named for the ‘Fan Appreciation Night’ clash which sees the club pay tribute to the capital faithful who’ve backed the team throughout the 2022/23 campaign, with a range of activities planned across match night including free food vouchers, player signing sessions and Q&As, and live music in the supporters’ clubhouse and fanzone. More info on F.A.N […]

13 Apr 2023

Lang voted Scottish Building Society Player of the Month

Lang consistently showed his mettle in a string of standout displays against Leinster, Connacht and Leicester Tigers. The centre has been typically abrasive in defence and evasive in attack, whilst pulling the strings with his kicking game in a central playmaking role. The Scotland international regularly made it over the gain line with ball in […]

12 Apr 2023

‘Edinburgh legend’ Nel pens one-year extension

The fan favourite will now enter his 12th season in Edinburgh – having joined from Cheetahs in 2012 – giving him the opportunity to add to his 186 appearances in the capital front row, a total only bettered by fellow club legend front-rowers Ross Ford (199) and Allan Jacobsen (273). Nel is currently fifth on the club’s […]

10 Apr 2023

Book Ospreys tickets!

With the match billed as Fan Appreciation Night, we’ve got loads on the go both pre and post-match to pay tribute to YOU, our loyal fans who’ve backed us throughout the campaign. BOOK YOUR OSPREYS TICKETS HERE! With gates opening at 6pm ahead of a 7.35pm kick-off, here’s what’s on at DAM Health Stadium as […]

9 Apr 2023

Edinburgh ‘A’ defeat Heriot’s Rugby in Sprint opener

They sky greyed as the game got underway at Goldenacre and Edinburgh made fast work out the gate. Seizing the opportunity of Heriot’s Cam Jones’ blind side, Edinburgh’s Jamie Hodgson uses his strength to plant the ball down securing the first try of the game. Charlie Savala added the extras. Heriot’s were keen to show […]