Edinburgh Rugby face the Welsh side in the Scottish capital on Saturday afternoon (Saturday 4 January, kick-off 2pm) looking to build on their opening round 63-15 victory over Glasgow Warriors. Head Coach Claire Cruikshank On this year’s squad “There is a real core of young players in this squad now who are putting their hands […]
The capital side go into the match-up – which is a repeat of last season’s EPCR Round of 16 encounter – off the back of a tough opening match in Gloucester which saw Edinburgh take home a losing-bonus point. Sean Everitt’s side will be keen to get back to winning ways at home having picked […]
The likes of Darcy Graham, Jamie Ritchie and Pierre Schoeman are back in the mix, and Everitt believes their experience will be invaluable for the team. “They’ve come back in today and done medicals after the Autumn Tests,” he confirmed. “They’re all available for selection against Benetton.” One player that has returned to the training […]
The victory marked a significant turnaround for the capital side, who had suffered defeats in their first three matches. Everitt praised his players for their response to the pressure and highlighted the importance of the win in restoring confidence within the camp. “There’s obviously a lot of happiness within the camp after the disappointment of […]
DHL Stormers make their return to the Scottish capital in Round 4, with the last contest between the two sides in Edinburgh a 20-20 draw in October 2021. The South African side, featuring a host of stars, are sure to provide a stern test for Edinburgh who have yet to claim a victory against the Cape Town […]
On Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott being named co-captains “I think the club has gone through enough change over the last 12 months to also change leadership which is working really well. “As we know, they complement each other. When Gilco is on international duty or needs a bit of a break, Ben steps in […]
On injuries in the pack “In the second-row, we’ve still got Jamie Hodgson, Marshall Sykes, Grant Gilchrist. It’s an opportunity for Rob Carmichael to come in, and Euan McVie has been training regularly with the senior team as well. “Plus we’ve got a few hybrid players that could jump up into that second row. Magnus […]
The capital side will face off against Leinster, DHL Stormers, and Cardiff Rugby in what promises to be an exhilarating opening to the campaign. Leinster | Friday 20 September The season kicks off with a blockbuster clash against eight-times league Champions, Leinster, under the Friday night lights. The Irish giants, packed with international talent, visit the Scottish capital for […]
Press Pass is brought to you by Glen Moray, the club’s Official Single Malt Whisky Partner. Never rushed or forced, always in balance, steady and with care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out more about Glen Moray today. On back-three injuries “Wes has got a foot fracture – its one of […]
Press Pass is brought to you by Glen Moray, the club’s Official Single Malt Whisky Partner. Never rushed or forced, always in balance, steady and with care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out more about Glen Moray today. On Benetton’s win and the Race To The Eight “Yeah, we were looking […]
