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1872 Cup

Since 1872, Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby have contested club rugby’s oldest derby in a clash that sees national team-mates turned into rivals.

For the first time in four seasons Edinburgh Rugby will host the opening leg of the 1872 Cup on Sunday 27 December (kick-off 3pm). The derby fixture is a festive staple in the capital, and the perfect twixmas activity before Hogmanay celebrations really kick-off.

Glasgow Warriors will once again take their home tie to Hampden Park, but this time the second leg will take place towards the end of the professional season on Saturday 24 April, kick-off 5.45pm. The Decider will confirm the destination of the 1872 Cup trophy.

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History of the 1872 Cup

The first derby took place on 23 November 1872 when Glasgow District met Edinburgh District at Burnbank, home of Glasgow Academicals RFC.

The match – played by teams of 20-a-side – was won by an Edinburgh drop-goal to nil, giving the men from the capital the victory.

In the 2007/08 season, a new chapter in Scotland’s greatest rugby rivalry was written, as the 1872 Cup was born. Incorporated into the BKT United Rugby Championship schedule, the two teams go head-to-head in a festive double-header to determine national bragging rights and crucial league points – not to mention the destination of the 1872 Cup itself.

Click the video below to find out how the 1872 Cup trophy was brought back to life.