Edinburgh Rugby and Edinburgh Trams announce new community partnership

• 2 May 2025
• News

Edinburgh Rugby is thrilled to announce a new community partnership with Edinburgh Trams, further strengthening the ties between two of the capital city’s key institutions.

The partnership will also see Edinburgh Trams become the official player sponsor of Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland stand-off, Ross Thompson.

Since its launch in 2014, the Edinburgh Trams service has played a vital role in connecting fans from across the city to the home of Scottish rugby, with the Murrayfield stop consistently ranking as one of the most used in Edinburgh, providing seamless access to Hive Stadium.

Becky Love, Marketing and Communications Manager at Edinburgh Trams, said: “This partnership represents the formalising of a relationship which has existed for more than a decade, and we’re proud to throw our sponsorship behind the club.

“The tram offers an easy and convenient way for our fellow fans to travel to Hive Stadium for the games, with trams running every seven minutes on game days.”

Ross Thompson visited the Edinburgh Trams depot as part of the announcement

Edinburgh Rugby Managing Director, Douglas Struth added: “Edinburgh Rugby and Edinburgh Trams are firmly embedded in the fabric of Scotland’s capital.

“For years, the tram has been the trusted transport partner for our supporters heading to games, making this partnership a natural and exciting step forward.

“Sustainability is a core pillar of Edinburgh Rugby’s strategy, and encouraging our fans to utilise the efficient and environmentally friendly tram service to travel to Hive Stadium sends a strong message.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Edinburgh Trams into our commercial family and look forward to working closely with them on a range of initiatives moving forward.”

To mark the announcement, Edinburgh Trams recently welcomed sponsored player, Ross Thompson, to their Gogar depot for an exclusive tour.

Thompson had the opportunity to explore the depot’s facilities, gain insight into the tram operations, and even experience driving a tram firsthand – watch the full video HERE.

This season sees the introduction of a new Community Partner tier at Edinburgh Rugby, with Edinburgh Trams one of several organisations aligned with the club’s extensive outreach programmes and community initiatives.

This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to positively impact the local community.