Club rugby
Rugby: Bradley wants Edinburgh to give Treviso the Chris-off
Edinburgh coach Michael Bradley is urging his players to send Chris Paterson into retirement as a winner when the Capital men face Benetton Treviso in the RaboDirect Pro12 at Murrayfield tonight (kick off 7.30pm).
Rugby: Edinburgh coach in Lyon talks
Edinburgh forwards coach Tom Smith could be next to leave the Capital club according to French media reports which have linked the 40-year-old with a move to Lyon.
2 commentsMcAlpine relishes life as a pro after landing new deal
Rising star Robert McAlpine is determined to make an impression on his colleagues at Edinburgh Rugby after agreeing a two-year deal with the Murrayfield-based outfit.
Rugby: Edinburgh’s coach emphasises the positives of cup campaign after defeat in Dublin
MICHAEL BRADLEY’S Edinburgh squad returned from Dublin soon after the final whistle, nursing the bruises and abject disappointment of coming close but not close enough to a place in the Heineken Cup final.
Rugby: Trophy haul leaves ’Muir the merrier
Boroughmuir won a sevens event on Saturday and their under-16s picked up silverware yesterday to round off a perfect weekend for the club.
Rugby sevens: DAmien Hoyland shows potential as Boroughmuir clinch sevens
Teenager Damien Hoyland was on fire for Boroughmuir as they won their own sevens tournament at Meggetland last night.
Hoyland, who has been part of the ‘Muir colts this season, certainly took his chance to show what he could do in the seniors as he ran in eight tries throughout the evening.
We must keep cool heads in heat of battle, says Michael Bradley
COACH Michael Bradley will send his Edinburgh Rugby team out into a Heineken European Cup semi-final against Ulster in Dublin tonight with a warning to maintain discipline.
Rugby: ’Muir aim to be sevens sent
Boroughmuir kick-off their annual rugby sevens at Meggetland tonight at 6pm.
Rugby: Turnbull replaces injured McInally in semi squad
Edinburgh Rugby have all the more reason to be grateful for Steve Turnbull’s recent return from ankle damage after the 25-year-old second row was drafted straight back into an injury-hit squad for tomorrow’s Heineken European Cup semi-final with Ulster in Dublin.
Rugby: Edinburgh star wants his team to share
Dave DENTON insists a major incentive for Edinburgh Rugby to beat Ulster in tomorrow’s Heineken European Cup semi-final is to set up a “Capital sporting jamboree”.
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Rugby: Ford outlines threats to Edinburgh’s final dream
Ross FORD today pinpointed the key threats to Edinburgh’s hopes of overcoming Ulster and reaching next month’s Heineken Cup Final.
Rugby: Pienaar can really punish us, warns coach Bradley
Edinburgh coach Michael Bradley is warning of the threat posed by Ulster’s Ruan Pienaar in Saturday’s Heineken European Cup semi-final in Dublin.
Rugby: Capital side lined up to face Falcons
Edinburgh Rugby are being lined up for a pre-season friendly at Newcastle Falcons on Friday, August 17.
Edinburgh star aiming to emulate Blair
EDINBURGH RUGBY star Matt Scott has revealed how he will go into Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi-final with Ulster looking to draw on close-up lessons illustrating what is required to be a winner in the Northern Hemisphere’s blue riband club competition.
Heriot’s lift Northern Sevens title
Heriot’s continued their good form in the abbreviated form of the game when they won the Blyth & Blyth Edinburgh Northern Sevens at Inverleith Park on Saturday.
Musselburgh and Dunbar take positives from final outcomes
Musselburgh took comfort from their season’s performances overall after letting slip a chance to claim silverware in the RBS Scottish rugby Shield final at Murrayfield.
1 commentShake-up sees Heriot’s turn to former head coach Smith and Kelly
Heriot’s are poised to shake up their coaching team after narrowly preserving a record of never having been out of Scottish rugby’s top club division.
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Edinburgh’s mood isn’t blue ahead of semi despite loss at Cardiff
MICHAEL BRADLEY was today able to look past Edinburgh’s “disappointing” defeat at the hands of Cardiff Blues and focus his attention on Saturday’s day of destiny in Dublin.
4 commentsDunbar coach wants to play next season
Paul McCLOSKEY aims to steer Dunbar to RBS National Bowl success against Helensburgh at Murrayfield tomorrow – then suspend his coaching career to return to the playing ranks.
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Shield finalists have extra motivation for big day
Musselburgh rugby club will dedicate any success in the RBS National Shield final against Dunfermline at Murrayfield tomorrow to the memory of a young up-and-coming player killed in a tragic fall from Salisbury Crags last summer.
Edinburgh Northern to hold seven-a-side tournament
EDINBURGH NORTHERN hold the 58th instalment of their annual seven-a-side tournament, sponsored by Blyth & Blyth, at Inverleith Park, tomorrow.
1 commentGala coach Graham returns to Murrayfield for first time since sacking
Gala coach George Graham will tomorrow attend a rugby match within Murrayfield Stadium for the first time since his position as Scotland’s forwards’ mentor was abruptly terminated.
Rugby: Maltman set for full-time deal
Former Heriot’s and Musselburgh rugby prospect Mike Maltman is to get a chance to play full-time with the announcement of a contract offer from the Scottish seven-a-side squad believed to be imminent.
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Rugby: Hastings backs outgoing coach
Former Scotland rugby hero Scott Hastings believes it is far too early to write off Sean Lineen as a potential international coach.
2 commentsRugby: Edinburgh sign up All Black Atiga
Edinburgh RUGBY have added to their squad with the signing of New Zealand back Ben Atiga, who will join the side next season from Super 15 side Highlanders on a two-year contract.
Ulster star in fitness fight for Cup semi
Edinburgh Rugby’s hopes of reaching a first Heineken European Cup final later this month have received a boost with the news that Ulster opponent Paul Marshall is facing a fitness battle.
2 commentsRugby: Musselburgh warm up for Murrayfield with sevens success
Musselburgh won the Preston Lodge Sevens on Saturday to warm up for their National Shield final against Dunfermline at Murrayfield this coming weekend. The East Lothian men defeated Watsonians in the final at the Pennypit on a chilly, but sunny day in the county.
1 commentRugby: City youngsters boost their reputations at Melrose 7s
A schoolboy scored a try and Jamie Farndale’s reputation continued to grow as two Capital sides made it to the quarter-finals of the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens on Saturday.
5 commentsRugby: Leinster match now a key clash says Grant
Edinburgh flanker Roddy Grant believes tonight’s league match against Leinster in Dublin has assumed greater importance as Michael Bradley’s men look ahead to their forthcoming Heineken Cup semi-final encounter with Ulster.
Rugby: Heriot’s and Learmonth to take things to the Max at Sevens showpiece
Heriot’s player Max Learmonth hopes his side can pick up where they left off at Gala last week when they take part in the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens at the Greenyards tomorrow.
Rugby: Afoa to miss semi-final
Prop John Afoa will miss Ulster’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Edinburgh later this month due to suspension.
Blair keen to take on fresh challenge
Edinburgh’s international scrum half Mike Blair is relishing a chance to test himself in a new environment after confirming yesterday that he is quitting the Murrayfield-based club he joined ten years ago.
Rugby: French side look set to turn to Blair
The odds of Edinburgh and Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair moving to French club Perpignan have shortened following signing developments across the English Channel.
Rugby: ERC ask Edinburgh and Toulouse to explain abuse claims
Heineken CUP organisers ERC have confirmed they have launched an investigation into claims that Edinburgh supporters insulted Toulouse players and coaches at the end of Saturday’s quarter-final clash at Murrrayfield.
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Georgian No 8 Dimitri Basilaia confirmed as new Edinburgh recruit
HEINEKEN Cup semi-finalists Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Georgian World Cup star Dimitri Basilaia, as revealed in The Scotsman last month.
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Rugby: Matt Scott backs Capital side to beat anyone
Matt SCOTT believes a season which started in the bucolic and relatively humble surroundings of Malleny Park, representing Currie against Gala, can end amid the towering grandeur of Twickenham with Edinburgh Rugby in a Heineken European Cup final.
Rugby: Edinburgh in Cup probe
Edinburgh RUGBY could face possible disciplinary action if an investigation by the Heineken Cup organisers, ERC, finds the team’s supporters guilty of insulting Toulouse players and officials at the end of Saturday’s epic quarter-final 19-14 victory at Murrayfield.
Rugby: Semi-finalists Edinburgh in cash boost
Edinburgh RUGBY are set for a cash bonanza in the wake of Saturday’s 19-14 Heineken European Cup quarter-final win over Toulouse at Murrayfield.
2 commentsRugby: Laidlaw reflects on key moments in glorious day
Edinburgh RUGBY star Greig Laidlaw today reflected on his “toughest ten minutes as club captain” while pinpointing the moment when he felt a passage into the Heineken European Cup semi-final was the team’s for the taking.
Rugby: Jubilant Jacobsen says ‘amazing’ victory is the highlight of his career
Edinburgh prop Allan Jacobsen has declared the 19-14 win over Toulouse to be the jewel in the crown so far as his club career is concerned.
Rugby: Chris Leck keeps Toulouse in check
Heineken CUP hero Chris Leck is ready to take over the scrum half mantle from Mike Blair if, as looks likely, the Scotland and Lions star departs Edinburgh Rugby this summer.
1 commentRugby: Northern see off Leith to clinch title
Edinburgh NORTHERN clinched the RBS East Three title in style on Saturday with a 38-8 victory over long-term challengers Leith at Inverleith Park.
Heineken Cup: Edinburgh 19-14 Toulouse: Scots defy odds to advance to semi-finals
THERE was a minor earthquake reported at Murrayfield yesterday as the tectonic plates of European rugby shifted noticeably with Edinburgh’s heroic win over the four-time European champions.
35 commentsRugby: ’Muir give Melrose fight and a fright
Boroughmuir ensured the RBS Premiership title race will go to the last day when they pushed Melrose to the wire in an engrossing encounter at Meggetland last night before the Borderers prevailed 23-13.
While there was nothing at stake for the Capital men, a desire to prevent the silverware being handed over on their patch was enough.
2 commentsRugby: Man with the inside track Leck hopes to make his debut in Murrayfield crunch
As befits the home player with the most recent experience of confronting Heineken European Cup opponents, Toulouse, Chris Leck is eagerly hoping for an Edinburgh Rugby debut in the competition during today’s eagerly-awaited quarter-final at Murrayfield.
Rugby: Edinburgh aim to take out Toulouse
Edinburgh Rugby coach Michael Bradley believes his side are capable of delivering a knock-out blow to Toulouse in today’s Heineken Cup quarter-final at Murrayfield.
Rugby: Brown is out to lift spirits
Tom BROWN will be playing to let some sunlight into the tragedy-scarred North Berwick rugby club when looking to help Edinburgh overcome Toulouse in today’s Heineken European Cup quarter-final at Murrayfield.
Edinburgh Rugby star Sean Cox can’t believe he’s still in hunt for Euro glory after ban woe
For Sean Cox, atonement doesn’t get much better.
Previous meetings between Edinburgh Rugby and Toulouse
1998-99
Edinburgh 25, Toulouse 29
(Easter Road)
Attendance: 3000.
’Muir reward Officer with promotion
Boroughmuir have promoted David Officer to take charge of the backs alongside head coach Fergus Pringle for next season.
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