The duo are joined in the starting XV by scrum-half Henry Pyrgos – who captains the side – and centre Chris Dean, with both players missing out on last weekend’s encounter against Cardiff Blues at BT Murrayfield due to international selection. Scotland U20 standout Jack Blain makes his competitive debut on the wing alongside club […]
Capped 17 times for Scotland, Berghan, 28, started at tighthead prop in last weekend’s Guinness Six Nations encounter against France. On extending his stay at the club, Berghan, said: “I’m delighted to be extending my time with Edinburgh and I’m looking forward to contributing to the club going forward. “I’m excited to be a part […]
Lawrie joins from Tennent’s Premiership side, Watsonian FC, where he has been Head Coach since the start of the 2018/19 season. The club was a successful applicant for the new Super 6 competition which begins next season, and Lawrie had been confirmed previously in the Head Coach role. He will now take up the position […]
Affectionately known as Big Bill in his adopted home, the Fijian international was already contracted until the end of next season but has chosen to commit further to what Richard Cockerill is building in the Scottish capital in a deal that will see him remain at the club until at least 2021. Today’s announcement is […]
The 21-year old made his Scotland 7s debut in Paris at the end of last season, whilst Shiel has so far made two apperances for the capital side this season – in last month’s bonus win over Southern Kings and in Saturday’s encounter against Cardiff Blues. Scotland were struck by injuries during their last outing […]
The inclusion of Hoyland is one of six changes made to the side that defeated Dragons at BT Murrayfield as Edinburgh aim to continue their unbeaten record at home in all competitions this season. Ahead of the fixture, Head Coach Richard Cockerill, said: “We’re missing a few more bodies this week due to international call-ups, […]
The reselection of Allan Dell and Stuart McInally alongside Berghan means an all-Edinburgh front-row will take to the field once more. Back-row Magnus Bradbury is the only change to the pack – after a timely, man-of the-match-winning return from injury last weekend against the Dragons – to start in place of the injured Ryan Wilson […]
Young Ambassadors Programme Young Sports Leaders from schools all across Edinburgh used some of their half term time to learn different leadership skills and qualities via lectures and practical sessions. The Edinburgh Rugby Community Team assisted in the delivery of a session based on the ‘How to’ coaching skills. They also introduced new rugby-related games […]
Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy products Taylor and Baggott – who both made their Edinburgh debuts in November’s Guinness PRO14 encounter against Munster – see their current deals extended by a further year, while Stanley sees his contract in partnership with Super 6 side Watsonians extended after joining the club on trial at the start of […]
Former Scotland 7’s star Johnstone is named in the senior squad for the first time in his career, with the call-up following Friday night’s impressive performance against Dragons which saw the centre grab a brace of scores. Bradbury – who has just returned from a shoulder injury which saw the back-row miss four months of […]
