Edinburgh Rugby Archives

5 Sep 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership 2025/26 draft confirmed

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors have had their professional and senior academy players assigned to Premiership clubs and can release them for additional game time, or during their injury rehabilitations. Players will become available to the Premiership clubs depending on individual plans outlined by their professional club. Edinburgh recently named 24 senior academy players, including […]

13 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

New Look Celtic Challenge Finals Reflect Rising Women’s Rugby World Cup Influence

Introducing knock-out rugby for the first time, the league will kick off on Saturday 20 December 2025, with the traditional 10-round league season, culminating in a high-stakes semi-finals and the inaugural Celtic Challenge Final. Following three seasons of impressive growth, rising stars, and record-breaking performances, the Celtic Challenge has established itself as a pivotal competition […]

12 Aug 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Back Edinburgh Rugby in 2025/26 with exclusive grassroots offers!

Whether you’re a player at a local club or a coach managing a school team, these offers are designed to make it easier and more affordable for you to experience the excitement of URC and Champions Cup rugby at Hive Stadium. Edinburgh Rugby Player Pass: A Season Ticket for just £99 The Edinburgh Rugby Player Pass is […]

10 Feb 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 7 Review

Brython Thunder 38 – 32 Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh Rugby suffered a heartbreaking 38-32 defeat to Brython Thunder in a thrilling Round 7 clash of the Celtic Challenge at Parc y Scarlets. Despite showing resilience and scoring five tries, the Scottish side was undone by a dramatic late double from Wales centre Hannah Bluck. Edinburgh started […]

3 Feb 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25 | Round 6 Review

Gwalia Lightning 25 – 5 Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh Rugby endured a tough afternoon in Ystrad Mynach as they fell to a 26-5 defeat against a confident Gwalia Lightning. Despite an encouraging start, the Scottish side struggled to contain the attacking prowess of their Welsh opponents, who secured a bonus point victory. The visitors got off […]

31 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Scottish Rugby generates multi-million pound economic impact for Scotland.

Ahead of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship this weekend – when Scotland welcomes Italy to Scottish Gas Murrayfield – Scottish Rugby has received an independent evaluation of its overall economic value to Scotland. The valuation covers from June to December 2024. It incorporates home matches for the national men’s and women’s teams; Edinburgh Rugby […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]