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1872 Cup: What’s on Guide

Here’s ‘What’s On’ as over 30,000 fans from East and West descend on the national stadium for world rugby’s oldest derby! Get in early! General turnstiles open at 1pm. Get into Scottish Gas Murrayfield early and enjoy the pre-match festivities!   Team arrival Cheer on the team at 1.20pm as they are piped from the […]

Take part in the 1872 Cup light show!

Fans are invited to welcome the teams to the pitch by participating in the Light Show, which is set to music and powered by the mobile phones of those in attendance. How to participate In order to participate, match-goers simply have to download the Stadium FX app on their mobile device before the fixture. The […]

Line-ups confirmed for decisive 1872 Cup clash

The teams are in for the final leg of the 1872 Cup, with both Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors naming strong, competitive line-ups for Saturday’s showdown at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. With silverware on the line and bragging rights at stake, all signs point to another fiercely contested chapter in rugby’s oldest derby. Tickets are still […]

Scotland stars included in Edinburgh’s 1872 Cup lineup

A number of Scotland internationals return to the starting XV, with wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe headlining eight changes for the historic derby. Both bring proven international quality back into the domestic arena as preparations continue across the Scottish game. They are joined by fellow Scotland forwards Pierre Schoeman, Grant Gilchrist, Dylan […]

Glasgow Warriors team named for 1872 Cup opener

Glasgow Warriors team to face Edinburgh at Hampden Park, Saturday 20 December, kick-off 3pm. Tickets are still available – click here to secure your seat! 1 Nathan McBeth (62) 2 Gregor Hiddleston (33) 3 Zander Fagerson (164) 4 Max Williamson (39) 5 Scott Cummings (148) 6 Matt Fagerson (131) 7 Rory Darge (70) 8 Jack Dempsey […]

Stage set for 1872 Cup opener

With the two teams running out at Hampden Park this weekend for the first leg, here’s a look at how they shape up ahead of Saturday’s showdown:  Form Guide  Glasgow Warriors Supporters of Franco Smith’s squad could not have asked for a more perfect lead-in to the opening match of derby season, after the Warriors produced a […]

GBX Performing at Hampden Ahead of 1872 Cup Match

One of the country’s best-loved DJs and the creator of the iconic GBXperience, Bowie will bring his trademark high-energy sound to the Warriors’ biggest home fixture of the season. From 2.20pm right through to kick-off, supporters can expect classic GBX anthems, massive remixes, and non-stop atmosphere as the buildup to the derby hits a new gear. […]

Scotland’s Fiercest Rugby Rivalry: What Is the 1872 Cup?

A Fixture with Deep Roots The origins of the 1872 Cup date back to Christmas Day in 1872, when teams representing Edinburgh District and Glasgow District played the first recorded inter-city rugby match. That historic meeting marked the beginning of a rivalry that has grown for more than 150 years and remains one of the […]

Edinburgh Rugby 2025/26 Season So Far: URC Drama, Champions Cup Kickoff, and 1872 Cup Fixtures

The opening exchanges of Edinburgh Rugby’s 2025/26 season have been a rollercoaster of drama and character-defining performances in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The campaign began with a tough trip to Italy, where a back-and-forth battle against Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi ended in heartbreak. The home side snatched victory with a last-minute penalty, […]

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