For former Edinburgh Rugby and Georgia back-row, Dimitri Basilaia, the skirmishes of rugby are now an all too familiar reality as he resides in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and focal point of the ongoing Russian invasion. With over 63,000 deaths and further 17 million Ukrainians displaced because of the war, it’s a tragedy that […]
The hooker – who has so far won 47 Scotland caps – will bring an end to an illustrious playing career later this year to earn his wings in professional aviation, with McInally already holding a Private Pilot’s License. McInally is one of Edinburgh Rugby longest-serving players – having joined the club’s academy in 2009 […]
“That wasn’t quite what I was expecting when I woke up this morning,” laughed Cruse. “It was a great game to be involved in. Sometimes when you least expect it, it is the best thing to just throw yourself in and just get involved in. I am happy with that.” Cruse played a pivotal role […]
Brewster’s glistening career began in a single point defeat to the Wallabies in November 1975 when he made his Edinburgh debut against the touring side at the age of 21. Playing in front of 6,000 spectators at Myreside, Brewster – who began his career at flanker before moving to the front-row – had only left […]
