Club Statement from Douglas Struth
16 Mar 2026It is with great sadness that the club confirms the death of a supporter who suffered a medical emergency at Hive Stadium on Friday night, shortly before kick-off at our BKT URC match against Ulster.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: A general view of the Hive Stadium before a BKT United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh Rugby and Ulster Rugby at Hive Stadium, on March 13, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group) Despite the immediate and valiant efforts of first responders, the emergency services, and Edinburgh Rugby colleagues for the duration of the first half, that supporter sadly passed away at the stadium just before half-time.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
We would like to thank all involved, the emergency services, Ulster Rugby, and our supporters for their hard-work, patience and understanding on the night.
We would particularly like to thank our supporters in the Main Stand who were asked to remain seated for a period in the first half while the emergency was attended to. Their patience was required to keep a clear concourse for emergency services and to respect the privacy of the individual involved.
Once again, the thoughts of the entire Edinburgh Rugby community are with that supporter and their family. We would ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this time.
Douglas Struth
Managing Director
