Shiel, 26, who featured from the bench in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town, has so far made six of his 61 club appearances this campaign, starting league fixtures against Leinster and Connacht. He said: “I’m delighted to again extend terms with my hometown club. Edinburgh is home for me and I’m proud to pull on the jersey […]
The pair – who both represented the club’s historic women’s team in the recent Celtic Challenge – are named among the replacements as Scotland look to make it two wins from two to start the Championship. After coming on for Sarah Bonar in the win against Wales, Louise McMillan will start in the second row […]
We’ll have plenty on the go for families with kids of all ages, with the match aligned to Official Charity Partner, It’s Good 2 Give. As we aim to raise as much money as possible for It’s Good 2 Give – who support young cancer patients and their families throughout Scotland – fans can donate […]
Sydenham was once a rugby buzz community where former Springbok and Sharks player JP Peterson played rugby. The Hollywoodbets Sharks are actively working towards reviving rugby in this community with the support from Ten Civils. With that, they welcomed co-captain Ben Vellacott and fellow team-mates Ewan Ashman, Jamie Ritchie and Pierre Schoeman to the Sharks […]
Nel, 37, became only the third player to reach 200 appearances this past Saturday when facing DHL Stormers in Cape Town, joining Chris Paterson and Allan Jacobsen in the exclusive ‘200 club’, cementing his status as an Edinburgh legend. The fan-favourite has truly made Edinburgh home since joining from the South African franchise Cheetahs in […]
Sean Everitt’s side take on the Welsh region at Hive Stadium on Saturday 20 April (kick-off 7.35pm) with every match-up crucial in the race for the BKT United Rugby Championship play-offs. Castle Club Members can secure their place at Scarlets from today (Tuesday 26 March) before tickets go on general sale this Thursday (28 March). […]
Scotland’s best-selling beer, which has been a longstanding supporter of Scottish sport, has been partnering Scottish Rugby in many forms since 2012. Since their first involvement the partnership has continued to grow – becoming the official beer, lager, and cider partner in 2018, allowing for investment at all levels of the game. The partnership will […]
Edinburgh’s hopes of cutting the gap on fourth-placed Munster were dashed by a Stormers team that produced some thrilling rugby. Leolin Zas and Evan Roos touched down twice, with Manie Libbok kicking three conversions and Jurie Matthee one, as the Stormers secured a bonus point before half-time. Edinburgh posted tries by wing Jake Henry, number […]
Scotland internationalist Nel, 37, will fittingly enter the 200 club in Cape Town where his professional rugby career started at Western Province 16 years ago. Having been a mainstay in the capital pack since arriving in Edinburgh in 2012, the tighthead prop now joins club legends Alan Jacobsen [273 appearances] and Chris Paterson [205] in […]
Stewart, who impressed in the recent Celtic Challenge campaign, playing in every fixture as Edinburgh Rugby secured a historic second-place finish, earns her fist cap at open side flanker. Edinburgh Rugby are well represented in the backs as Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson and Caity Mattinson all start in Cardiff, having all worn the […]
