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Warriors edge physical encounter

The hosts edged a hugely attritional match in rainy conditions in the west, taking a half-time advantage thanks to a try from Jack Dempsey and a three-pointer from George Horne. Edinburgh looked to bounce back into the game through a Connor Boyle score, but ill discipline was capitalised on by Tom Jordan, who crept the […]

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Van der Merwe returns for 150th anniversary 1872 Cup opener

World rugby’s oldest intercity rivalry celebrates a landmark anniversary exactly 150 years and one month from the first-ever meeting between the two cities at Burbank Park, Glasgow, on 23 November 1872. Edinburgh Ruby are the current holders of the famous trophy – which this week was replenished to celebrate the anniversary of the fixture – […]

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Edinburgh Rugby appoint Wood as Head of Commercial 

Wood takes up the role having held the same position at Worcester Warriors for four years, where she was responsible for all commercial activity including matchday hospitality sales and experience operations at Sixways Stadium. Having helped Worcester achieve increased post-covid revenue, partner investment and hospitality income, Wood makes the move north following over 25 years of experience […]

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Vellacott commits future ahead of 1872 Cup derbies

The Scotland internationalist, 27, puts pen-to-paper on a new multi-year deal ahead of the upcoming 1872 Cup derbies following a stellar start to life in the capital. The livewire nine grabbed six tries in 21 appearances in his first season at DAM Health Stadium, earning him a reputation as one of the BKT United Rugby […]

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Over 1500 Ukrainian refugees to attend 1872 Cup decider

The tickets for the unmissable derby decider were offered to Ukrainians refugees based in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with displaced families currently living on cruise ships MS Victoria and MS Ambition, docked in Leith and on the Clyde. The ticket donation to world rugby’s oldest intercity derby follows on from May’s outreach which saw Edinburgh […]

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150 years of history celebrated in trophy refurbishment

The sides first met on 23 November 1872 when Glasgow District met an Edinburgh District select at Burnbank in Glasgow. The match – played by teams of 20-a-side – was won by an Edinburgh drop-goal to nil, giving the men from the capital first victory. The fixture has been contested annually ever since – save […]

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Edinburgh power to bonus-point win

In the first Heineken Champions Cup match held at DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh were well deserving winners as efforts from Bill Mata, Charlie Savala and Ben Vellacott, plus a first-half penalty try, secured the bonus point. Castres fought hard, but simply couldn’t create enough on the day, despite crossing for three tries, through Pierre Colonna, […]

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DAM Health Stadium confirmed as match venue for Castres

Following extensive work from Scottish Rugby ground staff throughout the week the pitch remains playable with the Edinburgh Rugby squad taking part in an active team run on the playing surface earlier today. Edinburgh Rugby take on the French Top 14 runners-up tomorrow afternoon in the first-ever Heineken Champions Cup match to be played at […]

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Three changes for Castres clash

Outside centre Matt Currie takes the place of Mark Bennett who remains in the graduated return to play protocol. Club centurion and Scotland internationalist WP Nel gets the nod at tighthead prop, while lock Glen Young returns to the starting XV in place of Jamie Hodgson. Saturday’s match-up is the first Heineken Champions Cup fixture […]

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Zebre Parma now on public sale!

Secure you place at DAM Health Stadium for an unmissable Scottish x Italian Shield clash in the Scottish capital. With an afternoon kick-off it’s the perfect opportunity to bring along the whole family for a day of fun at the rugby – so kickstart your New Year with Edinburgh Rugby! Tickets start at £5 for […]

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