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19 Apr 2023

Club legend McInally to retire and pursue pilot career

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 […]

19 Apr 2023

Press Pass: Lawrie on season finale

Press Pass is brought to you by Glen Moray, the club’s Official Single Malt Whisky Partner. Never rushed or forced, always in balance, steady and with care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out more about Glen Moray today. Injury update “Marshall Sykes won’t be available this weekend. He did his lap […]

18 Apr 2023

Rising star Sweeney pens first pro deal

Graduating from the club’s academy, Sweeney – who is adept at full-back, wing and centre – recently made his professional debut for the capital side, impressing in difficult conditions against Connacht in Galway to become the 1320th player to represent the city. An elusive runner, and cultured ball player, Sweeney has been in a rich vein […]

16 Apr 2023

Blair: “There was a huge amount of motivation.”

On the win “I’m so conflicted. I thought for the vast majority of the game we were right on it. We had a five-minute period around 30 minutes when Sam got his yellow card and we lost it a little bit, but apart from that we were on it for a huge amount the game. […]

15 Apr 2023

Edinburgh claim emphatic win against Ospreys

Five first-half tries ensured the game was over as a contest by the break, and although the second 40 was more even, the Scots were in no mood to let the game out of their grasp. Edinburgh took a fifth-minute lead when Ben Vellacott intercepted an Owen Williams pass just inside the Ospreys half and […]

14 Apr 2023

Edinburgh side named for home finale

A strong side is named for the ‘Fan Appreciation Night’ clash which sees the club pay tribute to the capital faithful who’ve backed the team throughout the 2022/23 campaign, with a range of activities planned across match night including free food vouchers, player signing sessions and Q&As, and live music in the supporters’ clubhouse and fanzone. More info on F.A.N […]

13 Apr 2023

Lang voted Scottish Building Society Player of the Month

Lang consistently showed his mettle in a string of standout displays against Leinster, Connacht and Leicester Tigers. The centre has been typically abrasive in defence and evasive in attack, whilst pulling the strings with his kicking game in a central playmaking role. The Scotland international regularly made it over the gain line with ball in […]

13 Apr 2023

Edinburgh ‘A’ side named for Watsonians

After a victorious start to the ‘A’ team’s campaign last weekend, Chrystie has named a tweaked starting line-up, that again sees a blend of youth and experience take to the field. After try scoring outings last week, Nathan Sweeney (full-back) and Finn Douglas (wing) retain their spots in the back three, with Ben Evans earning […]

12 Apr 2023

Press Pass: Blair on Ospreys and playing for the fans

Press Pass is brought to you by Glen Moray, the club’s Official Single Malt Whisky Partner. Never rushed or forced, always in balance, steady and with care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out more about Glen Moray today. On the desire to win the club’s final home game of the season […]

12 Apr 2023

‘Edinburgh legend’ Nel pens one-year extension

The fan favourite will now enter his 12th season in Edinburgh – having joined from Cheetahs in 2012 – giving him the opportunity to add to his 186 appearances in the capital front row, a total only bettered by fellow club legend front-rowers Ross Ford (199) and Allan Jacobsen (273). Nel is currently fifth on the club’s […]