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13 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 4 Review

Edinburgh Rugby women’s team suffered their first defeat of the 2024/25 Celtic Challenge season, going down 40-19 against Clovers at Virgin Media Park. The experienced Irish outfit showcased their quality from the get-go and led 21-5 at the break after a strong opening 40 minutes. Vice-captain and winger Hannah Walker continued her fine form with […]

5 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 3 Review

Edinburgh Rugby Women secured a hard-fought 22-15 victory over Brython Thunder, maintaining their perfect start to the Celtic Challenge season with back-to-back bonus-point wins. Number 8 Sam Taganekurukuru opened the scoring for Edinburgh after breaking through wide channels, followed by vice-captain Hannah Walker’s fourth try of the season. Scrum-half Rhea Clarke’s quick tap set up […]

27 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Teams confirmed for derby decider

The Scotland international hooker will run out in front of over 35,000 fans for his hometown team, marking a special landmark for a player with an intrinsic connection with rugby in the capital. Tickets are available for the game: click here to buy yours today. Cherry – who takes the place of the injured Ewan Ashman – is one […]

26 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

‘World-class’ Schoeman pens long-term extension

Schoeman, 30, has been a cornerstone of both club and country since joining the capital side in 2018, solidifying his status as a fan favourite from the moment he arrived in Edinburgh. The prop qualified for Scotland through residency in 2021 and has since developed into one of the best looseheads in world rugby, earning […]

21 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 1 Review

Despite a dominant start from Glasgow, the hosts turned the tide with an impressive attacking display. Glasgow struck early, with Sky Phimister scoring under the posts, converted by Lisa Martin, who also added a penalty to make it 10-0 within 15 minutes. Edinburgh responded through Hannah Walker’s try, converted by Lucy MacRae, before Walker capitalized […]

20 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Teams Confirmed for 1872 Cup Opener

The winger is one of 13 internationals named in the starting XV for the latest instalment of Scotland’s oldest rugby rivalry, as he lines up for his first appearance since scoring a brace of tries in September’s victory over Benetton at Scotstoun. Tickets are still available at glasgowwarriors.org. Jamie Bhatti is the sole survivor in […]

16 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Van der Merwe Commits to the Capital

The deal will see one of world rugby’s most exciting and dangerous attacking threats remain in the Scottish capital until Rugby World Cup 2027 at least. Van der Merwe’s extension is a major coup for the capital club, fending off interest from teams worldwide, with Scotland’s current top try-scorer delighted to be staying at a […]

10 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25

Celtic Challenge Tickets Celtic Challenge Fixtures and Results Squads Edinburgh Rugby’s Head Coach, Claire Cruikshank has confirmed a 30-player roster featuring a blend of returning talent and emerging prospects. Notably, several players have been involved in Scotland women’s squads since last season’s Celtic Challenge including Alex Stewart, who earned her first cap against Wales in […]

25 Oct 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

1872 Cup General Sale Now OPEN

For the first time in history, defending BKT URC champions Glasgow Warriors will take their home tie to Hampden Park, as they take on Edinburgh in a new battlefield on Sunday 22 December (kick-off 3pm). The two teams then head to the home of Scottish rugby six days later, as Scottish Gas Murrayfield hosts the […]

17 Oct 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Family of another Scotland cap traced

Mystery had surrounded the whereabouts of the descendants of Charlie Wilhelm . . . but this month, with the help of Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby back-row forward Jamie Ritchie and his Edinburgh team-mates and management, the puzzle was solved, and the Scotland cap was presented to its rightful owners. Wilhelm played for Scotland in the […]