Fixtures Edinburgh Men 26/27 Pre-Season Scottish Building Society Pre-Season Friendly
Fri 4 Sep 2026 Hive Stadium
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Pre-match Live updates
80'

Full-time

Ulster take a 26-28 win in tonight’s Scottish Building Society pre-season friendly.

78'

Three mins to go

Ulster have possession but a loose pass puts their winger in touch on half-way.

73'

TRY MCALPINE!!!

Get in!

Patient play from the forwards. A gap appears and Conor McAlpine darts over!

Conversios hits the post and Ulster lead by two points.

72'

Penalty won

We kick into the Ulster 22!

67'

Into touch

We eventually move it wide and Jack Brown is hit into touch. Big chance there.

66'

Pressure on

We keep the foot on the throat and have free ball in the Ulster 22.

61'

Forward pass Ulster

The Ulstermen looked to have worked it into space but a forward pass gives us the scrum in good field position.

59'

Cracking nudge

Matt Currie sends a beauty into the Ulster 22 to keep the visitors pinned deep.

54'

Into the corner!

We win the pen in the Ulster 22 and Ross Thompson curls one into the corner…

53'

Jerry and Higgins break!

We’re nearly in for another!

Jerry Blyth-Lafferty and Kienan Higgins break the gainline and Hive Stadium is on its feet!

47'

TRY HILL!

We advance into the Ulster 22. Conor McAlpine has the pack moving and Paul Hill eventually barrels over. Ross Thompson converts and it’s 21-28.

46'

Try Ulster

Eric O’Sullivan hits a smart line only metres out to power over. The successful con makes it 14-28.

41'

Back underway!

One score in it. Let’s go Gunners!

40'

TRY HECTOR PATTERSON!

A strong lineout drive gets us in position, Harri Morris drives at the line before Hector Patterson darts over! James Grayson converts and it’s 14-21!

40'

Into the corner

We win the penalty in the Ulster 22 and kick to the corner…

38'

Great pressure

Geordie Gwynn then Christian Lindsay keep the pressure on and we have Ulster pinned in their 22.

34'

Good reactions from Hector

The ball bounces in our favour and Hector whips onto it on the wide channels.

The scrum-half darts down the tramline but is wrestled into touch.

28'

Penalty won

A great turnover gives us the pen at half-way. We advance into the Ulster 22 but the visitors hold firm.

25'

Another try from Ulster

The visitors grab another to extend their lead.

20'

Ulster hit back

The visitors score after neat link-up play out wide with winger Aitzlol Arenzana-King touching down. Conversion is successful, 7-14.

17'

TRY EDINBURGH!

GET IN!

Geordie Gwynn touches down after great work from Mosese Tuipulotu.

Grayson converts and it’s 7-7!

12'

Try Ulster

The visitors take the lead after a lineout drive, James McCormack the man who touches down. The conversion is successful and it’s 0-7.

5'

Ulster with possession early on

The hosts have been on top early doors with plenty of ball in our half.

We force a knock on however and will look to exit cleanly.

1'

Kick-off!

Underway at Hive Stadium!

19:19

Welcome!

We’re back!

Welcome to the Galbraith Match Centre as we bring you live text updates from Hive Stadium for tonight’s Scottish Building Society pre-season friendly against Ulster!

Kick is just less than 30 minutes away as we get going at 7.45pm!

Scottish Building Society Pre-Season Friendly: Edinburgh v Ulster

Edinburgh Rugby will host Northern Irish side Ulster on Friday 4 September (kick-off 7.45pm for this season's Scottish Building Society Pre-Season Friendly.

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Tickets

  • Purchasing Tickets

    The easiest way to browse and purchase match tickets is via our online ticketing site here.

    Subject to availability, tickets will be available to purchase online right up until kick-off – they will automatically be sent to your Scottish Rugby Ticketing App at the time of purchase and can be scanned on your phone.

  • Group Bookings

    Enjoy a day out with your local club, school, university or friends and experience the buzz of an Edinburgh game with our discounted group offers!

    Group Booking Discounts

    10% off adult tickets for groups of ten
    10% off the total ticket price for a group of 25+ people
    15% off the total ticket price for a group of 50+ people
    20% off the total ticket price for a group of 100+ people

    How to Book

    Complete the online booking form below.

    Once you have submitted a request, a member of the Customer Engagement team will be in touch within 5 working days to confirm your allocation, subject to availability. If your application has been successful, we will request payment at this stage. Payment will be by credit/debit card only.

    Please try to be as accurate as possible when completing the form and avoid submitting hypothetical numbers. Once the booking has been paid for numbers cannot be amended.

    Please note, bookings are at the discretion of Edinburgh Rugby and are subject to availability. Submitting this form does not guarantee a booking.

    You can also contact the Customer Engagement Team via this link to enquire about tickets.

  • Receiving Tickets

    Your digital match ticket(s) will be delivered to the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App no later than 5 working days prior to the match.

    Please download the app HERE to access your match ticket(s). If you have purchased for family or friends, you must transfer these tickets to each person in your group once they have downloaded the app. (You don’t need to do this for U16 tickets). Click here to view further details on the app.

    If you have not received your match ticket(s) or have a ticket enquiry please contact the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre via email [email protected] or call 0131 378 1600 between 10am-12:30pm/13:30pm-4pm Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday.

  • Keep your app updated

    ALREADY HAVE THE APP?
    If you already have the Scottish Rugby Ticketing app on your device – and have set your device to auto-update – you will find your match ticket(s) as soon as they have been issued. If your device is not set to auto-update, the next time you access the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App you will be asked to download the latest version.

    NOT YET DOWNLOADED THE APP?
    Please check your mobile phone number matches the one in your Scottish Rugby ticket account through which you bought your ticket(s) and then download the latest version of the Scottish Rugby Ticketing app HERE. You can find the answers to a wide range of Frequently Asked Questions about the Ticketing App on the ASK Scottish Rugby section of this website HERE.

Your matchday timeline

6pm – General turnstiles open

6pm – Fanzone opens: arrive early to grab some food and drink

7.45pm – Kick-off!

~8.25pm – Half-Time: Royal High take part in the Scottish Building Society half-time minis, and there will be a Q&A with the representatives from the University of Edinburgh and St Andrews rugby teams, ahead of this month’s Varsity clash!

~9.20pm – Full-time: head to the player walkway to meet the team, get a few selfies and collect some autographs.

Food and Drink

  • Costa Coffee

    Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Get your caffeine fix from Costa Coffee. Whether you’re a cappuccino enthusiast, a mocha lover, or a classic Americano fan, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to ask your server about non-dairy milk options.

  • Greek Street Food

    Craving the flavours of Greece? Head over to our Greek street food outlets and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean before the rugby action. Tuck into best-selling gyros, loaded fries and mezze boxes, featuring spit cooked meat, creamy tzatziki and fresh salad. Grab your matchday feast and transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Greece.

  • The Grill

    The Grill is your go to destination at Hive Stadium for freshly cooked dishes packed with flavour. From steak and fries, juicy burgers and crispy chicken to golden fries and loaded nachos, this fan favourite serves up hearty matchday meals perfect for fuelling up before the rugby action.

  • Coffee & Doughnuts

    Whether you need a pre match pick me up or a sweet treat before heading home, Coffee & Doughnuts at Hive Stadium has you covered. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee made just the way you like it, paired with a selection of delicious doughnuts featuring classic favourites and indulgent toppings. It’s the perfect combination to keep you fuelled throughout the rugby action.

  • Wanderers Kneaded - Woodfired Pizza

    Award winning woodfired pizza from Wanderers Kneaded has landed at Hive Stadium, serving up fresh, local and honest street food. Choose a classic margherita, go wild with ‘He’s a Real Funghi,’ or try the ‘Murrayfield Special’. Whatever you fancy, there’s something for every pizza lover to enjoy.

  • Loaded Hash Browns

    Get stuck into the ultimate matchday comfort food with our loaded hash browns. Golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and piled high with flavour packed toppings, they’re perfect for fuelling up before the rugby action. Try the salt & chilli chicken hash browns, loaded with crispy seasoned chicken for a bold and satisfying bite.

  • Salt & Chilli Chicken

    If you’re craving bold flavours at Hive Stadium, salt & chilli chicken is the perfect matchday choice. Tuck into crispy chicken bites tossed in sweet and sticky chilli sauce, or go all in with loaded salt & chilli chicken served with peppers, onions and curry sauce. Feeling brave? Turn up the heat with fiery Hellfire Hot Wings. Complete your feast with signature salt & chilli chips, packed with seasoning, fresh chillies and fried onions for the ultimate rugby fuel.