Bennett replaces the injured James Johnstone at outside centre in an otherwise unchanged starting XV that faced Munster at BT Murrayfield in the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final last weekend. Ahead of the fixture, Head Coach Richard Cockerill, said: “We’ve got three massive games, starting at Scarlets this weekend. We want to be back in the […]
Ceccarelli – who has been capped 11 times by the Azzurri – joined Edinburgh from French Top 14 side Oyonnax last summer and has since made 10 appearances in the capital side’s front-row. On extending his stay at the club for a further season, Ceccarelli, said: “I’m really happy to have signed with Edinburgh for […]
Hunter-Hill, 22, has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the capital side’s second-row – making 13 appearances so far this season – and today becomes the 14th player out of the current squad to put pen-to-paper on a new deal. On re-signing, Hunter-Hill, said: “I’m really happy to re-sign with the club that I’ve supported since […]
The inclusion of the 27-times capped hooker is one four changes to the side that defeated Leinster last weekend as fellow Scotland internationalists Grant Gilchrist and Damien Hoyland start at lock and wing respectively, while Chris Dean is named in the centre. With nearly 35,000 tickets sold for the fixture already, the match is fast-approaching […]
The 25-times capped international – who started at openside flanker in Scotland’s Calcutta Cup encounter against England – has been an electric performer both club and country and today signs an extension that will see him remain in the capital until at least 2021. On re-signing, Watson, 27, said: “I couldn’t see myself playing anywhere […]
The 6ft 3in, 92kg flyer – who was named in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Dream Team in both 2017 and 2018 – will join the club in the summer. On signing for the capital club, Nasoko, 28, said: “I’m very excited by the opportunity to join Edinburgh. I am friends with Viliame Mata […]
Nicknamed ‘The Sledgehammer’ due to his ferocious attacking and defensive play, Sau made his Fiji Sevens debut in 2017 and an immediate impact on the World Rugby Sevens Series earned him the Rookie of the Season title and a place in the overall Series Dream Team. Sau made his full international debut in XV-a-side last […]
Willemse, 26, puts pen to paper on a two-year deal and will join the club following the conclusion of the current Guinness PRO14 campaign. On joining the capital club, Willemse, said: “I’m truly ecstatic to be joining such a prestigious club with such a rich history. “It’s an awesome opportunity for me to progress my […]
The 6ft 4in, 115kg flanker – who has previously represented Jersey Reds – will make the move north in the summer following the conclusion of current campaign. On joining the club, Haining, said: “When I spoke to Richard Cockerill about the direction of Edinburgh and the ambition of the club, it really excited me. “I’m […]
The 71-times capped flanker is named in a starting XV that features 10 internationalists – four of whom started in last weekend’s remarkable 38-38 Calcutta Cup draw at Twickenham. Scotland stars Darcy Graham, Hamish Watson, Ben Toolis and WP Nel all return for tomorrow night’s crunch match. The team selection also sees Scotland centre Matt […]
