On the loss to DHL Stormers “We had a good shift first half, kept them on the back foot, but we should have got a few more points out of that. “They are a dangerous side but we were totally in control there and if we had been 10 or 14 points up at half-time […]
Mike Blair’s side were in control for most of the first half, with Pierre Schoeman’s powerful try opening up a 10-0 lead. However, Deon Fourie and Joseph Dweba touched down during a spell in the sin bin for Stuart McInally that straddled the half-time break. Suleiman Hartzenberg’s 67th-minute score gave the hosts further control and, […]
Stand-off Blair Kinghorn returns to the starting line-up after recovering from a sickness bug that kept him out of last weekend’s narrow defeat to Vodacom Bulls. Scrum-half Ben Vellacott is paired with Kinghorn at half-back – as Henry Pyrgos moves to the bench – while Stuart McInally comes in at hooker with Dave Cherry selected […]
As the team once again pull on the socks of their boyhood club as part of a wider appreciation of the grassroots game, there are a number of ticketing initiatives available, allowing you to get the whole squad together for this unmissable Friday night lights clash. Supporters buying via the Group Ticket Offer (10% off […]
With four unique themed nights planned, supporters can look forward to an array of different activities as we pay tribute to our local clubs, fans and Edinburgh Rugby greats. Club Appreciation Night – Emirates Lions | Friday 7 October (kick-off 7.35pm) The Edinburgh Rugby players will once again pull up the socks of their […]
The duo join the team ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship match against DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium (1 October, kick-off 1pm BST/ 2pm local) and will provide further cover in the capital midfield/back-row while supporting this week’s preparations. Edinburgh Rugby picked up two losing bonus points from Saturday’s Round 2 fixture against Vodacom […]
Jamie Ritchie Can you put Saturday’s result to one side and concentrate on all the things that went well? “Yeah, I think so. They were pretty tough conditions, and before the game we spoke about getting our heads round that. I said to the guys in the huddle after the game that I couldn’t fault […]
On Edinburgh’s slow start “It was definitely a disappointing start, the first quarter of the game. I didn’t think we were quite there mentally. “We gave the Bulls a couple of easy ins into the game by not being switched on enough. On the positive side, the way we came back from that and the […]
With Darcy Graham scoring a hat-trick, Mike Blair’s side fought back from an early 15-0 deficit to lead 31-30 with 10 minutes remaining at Loftus Versfeld. Steyn’s penalty in the last minute gave the hosts the advantage once again, but Edinburgh were to get one last chance after a dangerous tackle by Stravino Jacobs on […]
Simply show your 22/23 Season Ticket card or match ticket* for the day’s home game (paper copy, on your phone or via your Apple wallet) to take advantage of this brilliant offer. Located in the city’s popular Grassmarket area, and nestled directly below the world-famous Edinburgh Castle, Cold Town House gives Edinburgh Rugby fans the […]
