Scotland’s best-selling beer, which has been a longstanding supporter of Scottish sport, has been partnering Scottish Rugby in many forms since 2012. Since their first involvement the partnership has continued to grow – becoming the official beer, lager, and cider partner in 2018, allowing for investment at all levels of the game. The partnership will […]
Edinburgh’s hopes of cutting the gap on fourth-placed Munster were dashed by a Stormers team that produced some thrilling rugby. Leolin Zas and Evan Roos touched down twice, with Manie Libbok kicking three conversions and Jurie Matthee one, as the Stormers secured a bonus point before half-time. Edinburgh posted tries by wing Jake Henry, number […]
FOLLOW LIVE The match is live on Viaplay 1 with coverage starting at 2.55pm ahead of a 3.05pm GMT kick-off in Cape Town. Can’t watch on Viaplay? Follow all the action in the Galbraith Match Centre with whistle to whistle updates. TEAM NEWS WP Nel will become only the third player to reach 200 appearances […]
Scotland internationalist Nel, 37, will fittingly enter the 200 club in Cape Town where his professional rugby career started at Western Province 16 years ago. Having been a mainstay in the capital pack since arriving in Edinburgh in 2012, the tighthead prop now joins club legends Alan Jacobsen [273 appearances] and Chris Paterson [205] in […]
Stewart, who impressed in the recent Celtic Challenge campaign, playing in every fixture as Edinburgh Rugby secured a historic second-place finish, earns her fist cap at open side flanker. Edinburgh Rugby are well represented in the backs as Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson and Caity Mattinson all start in Cardiff, having all worn the […]
McBurney – who joined the club from Ulster ahead of the 2021/22 season – has made three appearances from the bench so far this campaign. Head Coach Sean Everitt: “This is a great chance for Adam [McBurney] to get game time in a quality league, within a really competitive squad. “Adam is a true pro […]
Nel joined Edinburgh from South African franchise Cheetahs in 2012. Fresh faced, athletic and a fierce scrummager, the tighthead prop cemented his cult-like status from the get-go with a 40m solo try against Leinster that grows in distance every time the story is retold. Fast-forward 12 years and Nel is still plying his trade at […]
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 facing DHL Stormers in Cape Town “Coming to Cape Town is always […]
The winger finished the Championship as joint-top try-scorer (5, along with Dan Sheehan). In fact, his tally was the joint-most by a Scotland player in a campaign, along with the five he scored in 2021. His three tries in a stunning performance against England saw him become the first Scotland player to score a hat-trick […]
The squad depart for Cape Town later today (Sunday 17 March), with seven Scotland internationalists involved in the Six Nations set to travel depending on availability. Head Coach Sean Everitt said: “We’re really excited for the challenge of this tour, taking on two of South Africa’s biggest sides on their own turf. “As a team, we’ve spoken about […]
