Matchday information: Brython Thunder
3 Jan 2025Get ready for this Saturday's Celtic Challenge Round 2 clash against Brython Thunder at Hive Stadium (Saturday 4 January, kick-off 2pm).
Arriving at the game
Turnstiles will open at 1pm ahead of a 2pm kick-off.
Please note access to this Saturday’s game is via the South-West entrance, opposite the Murrayfield tram stop.
This can be accessed from Roseburn Street and down the tram wall to Gate B. There will be no access from Ice Rink side of the stadium for this evening’s match, however there will be one gate open by Saughtonhall Bridge to ensure ease of access if fans arrive in that area.
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Team news
Head Coach Claire Cruikshank makes one change to the starting line-up from the side’s Round 1 victory against Glasgow Warriors, with Watsonian FC centre Giselle Chicot moving into the 13 jersey for her first capital start.
Saturday’s encounter will be the first time Edinburgh have faced the Thunder at Hive Stadium, with last season’s bonus point victory coming at Parc y Scarlets.
On the match, Cruikshank said: “Tomorrow is another exciting challenge for us as a group, we’ve had a good couple of weeks to prepare over the festive period, and we can’t wait to get going again.
“The first match was great for us as a team, and we’re keen to build on that momentum, however we know that Brython are going to be arriving with a huge amount of physicality and international quality, so we’ll have to be at our best to beat them.”
Food and drink
There will be one bar pod and a food unit at the corner of the Main and Lothian Stand.
Please note, the Edinburgh Rugby Clubhouse is not open to ticket holders for this fixture.
Ticketing
Please ensure you have the most up-to-date version of the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App downloaded on your phone to ensure all security and app updates have been processed.
If you have an older version of the app, you will need perform the update to access your tickets. Please take a moment to ensure you have the latest version before arriving at Hive Stadium.
If you can’t see your tickets in the app please contact our Customer Services team at 0131 378 1600 (10am-4pm Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday) or [email protected].
Multiple tickets
If you have multiple match or season tickets within your app, we strongly advise you transfer the ticket(s) to the other people in your group before you arrive at Hive Stadium to ensure you all get into the stadium easily without any delays.
Remember: Tickets held for U16s do not need to be transferred.
How do I transfer tickets?
If the person you want to send the ticket to is already a contact in your phone, ask them to download the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App. When they have done this, their name will appear in the app on your phone under the heading “My contacts with app”. You can now transfer the ticket to them.
Find out more: How do I transfer a mobile ticket.
Further information
TRAVELLING TO HIVE STADIUM
We strongly recommend supporters travel on foot or by public transport wherever possible. If travelling to the game on public transport, follow the links below for information about travelling by tram or bus.
Travelling by tram: edinburghtrams.com
Travelling by bus: lothianbuses.com
Further details on various travel options can be seen here.
PARKING
- Supporters: There is no parking available for general supporters.
- Blue Badge holder parking will be in the North car park on matchday and access is via the gatehosue. Parking MUST be PRE-BOOKED. To book a space email [email protected].
BAG POLICY
Please avoid bringing a bag to the game if possible. An A4 bag is the maximum size permitted at the Hive Stadium and all bags will be searched before entry. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. There are no bag drop facilities.
