Head Coach Sean Everitt, while acknowledging the Bulls’ formidable threat, praised his side’s resilience and clinical edge in a match that swung dramatically in the second period. “The Bulls are a dangerous team with the power that they have up front,” Everitt admitted, reflecting on a contest where Edinburgh built a dominant first-half lead before […]
“We could probably have scored a couple more in the first half, but I’m not going to be picky after a good performance like that,” Everitt reflected. “I thought our defence was outstanding, and to keep a team like the Lions out just shows the effort that the guys put in defensively.” The victory marked […]
Head Coach Sean Everitt, speaking after the dominant performance, praised his side’s resilience and focus, while already turning his attention to the upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Emirates Lions at Hive Stadium. “There were some really good moments in that game,” Everitt began, reflecting on the 38-5 triumph. “We had a […]
Everitt’s side sit at the top of pool 3 after Saturday’s impressive bonus-point victory away to RC Vannes and will finish as the group winners – with a home Round of 16 and Quarter-Final guaranteed – should they beat Georgian team Black Lion a week today. He said: “It feels great. You know, I think […]
Leading 7-10 at half-time, the capital side slipped to a 22-13 loss as the Welsh region scored 15 second-half points to take four-points at Dunraven Brewery Field. Edinburgh Rugby have started this year’s Championship with two excellent bonus-point wins at home, and four losses, three of which have come on the road in both Wales […]
Trailing 3-5 at the break, Edinburgh came out firing in the second period with tries from Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman, Darcy Graham and Ewan Ashman securing a vital 27-8 victory that moves the capital side into sixth place in the URC. “Yes, we did [get there in the end],” said Everitt. “It was […]
Tries from Harri Morris, Lewis Wells, Charlie Shiel, Findlay Thomson and Jack Brown saw the capital side run out deserved winners in Glasgow’s west end. Edinburgh ‘A’ took an early and commanding 0-10 lead at Scotstoun, with the opening score coming off the back of a strong driving maul. With back-row duo Liam McConnell and […]
The win was highlighted by a strong second-half comeback, with Darcy Graham scoring a try after just six minutes on his return from injury. Graham, who made his first appearance in nearly eight months, was named Scottish Building Society Player of the Match following his acrobatic first-half finish. “Darcy has had a great pre-season and the fact he […]
The win marked Scotland’s second dominant victory of their Americas Tour, with Ashman at the heart of the action. However, the 24-year-old hooker remained humble, highlighting the team effort behind his scores. “All the credit really goes to the big boys up front pushing me over,” Ashman said. “I just have the easy job of holding on to the […]
The win against the USA in Washington DC on Friday night capped a perfect 2-from-2 Skyscanner Americas tour for Gregor Townsend’s men so far, but for Ritchie, the personal achievement held immense significance. “Yeah, I’m super proud,” Ritchie said. “It’s not just about today, it’s about the 49 before it. As a kid, all I […]
