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Bill Mata is the latest current Edinburgh player to sign up again for next season. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Edinburgh No8 Viliame Mata signs on again for next season

26 January 2021 2

Fijian No8 joins Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie, Blair Kinghorn, Jaco van der Walt and Jamie Hodgson in re-committing to the club next season …

Ross Thompson made his Glasgow Warriors debut off the bench against Edinburgh last weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

PRO14 announce fixtures for rest of season

25 January 2021 2
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Edinburgh re-sign Jamie Hodgson

25 January 2021 2
Both Grant Gilchrist and Simon Berghan are members of Scotland's Six Nations training squad. Image: ©Craig Watson

Important win for Edinburgh tees Grant Gilchrist up for tilt at Scotland recall

24 January 2021 0
Jaco van derEdinburgh. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Zebre v Edinburgh: defiant defence inspires 14 men to fine away win

23 January 2021 5
Blair Kinghorn has had to pull out of Edinburgh's match against Zebre today due to a late Covid return. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Richard Cockerill and Blair Kinghorn pull out of trip to Italy

23 January 2021 4
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Jamie Ritchie a doubt for start of Six Nations after missing Edinburgh match

22 January 2021 3

But Rory Sutherland, also out of team to play Zebre, should be fit for Twickenham trip …

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Jamie Bhatti on his way back to Glasgow

22 January 2021 2

Prop will return to Scotstoun two years after leaving for Edinburgh …

Grant Gilchrist is one of seven Scotland squad members in the Edinburgh squad to face Zebre on Saturday afternoon. image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Zebre v Edinburgh: seven Scotland squad members selected for trip to Italy

22 January 2021 0

SEVEN members of Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad have been included in the Edinburgh matchday 23 for tomorrow’s PRO14 match against Zebre, but Rory Sutherland and Jamie Ritchie are among those who miss out on the …

Jamie Dobie joined Glasgow Warriors straight from school. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Glasgow re-sign teenage prospect Jamie Dobie for “few” more years

21 January 2021 5

19-year-old scrum-half will train with the Scotland squad during the Six Nations …

Jaco van der Walt has signed a contract extension with Edinburgh. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Jaco van der Walt latest Edinburgh player to recommit

21 January 2021 3

Stand-off becomes the fourth Scotland internationalist to re-commit to the club during the last fortnight …

#sixnations 2020

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    Four uncapped call-ups for Scotland Six Nations training squad

    20 January 2021 32
    Cameron Redpath, Ewan Ashman, Alex Craig and Dave Cherry named ...
  • Emma Wassell in actions against England during the 2020 Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Women’s and Under-20s Six Nations postponed – men’s Championship ‘remains as scheduled’
    13 January 2021 2
  • Weaponising their scrum is one of the big steps forward made by Scotland since last year's World Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Wales v Scotland review: a triumph of substance over style
    1 November 2020 1
  • Adam Hastings came off with just over 10 minutes to go after 'popping' his shoulder. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Wales v Scotland reaction: Russell and Hastings injuries can’t take gloss off fine win
    31 October 2020 13
  • Stuart McInally celebrates the awarding of a penalty in final minute of Scotland's win over Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    Wales v Scotland: Scotland player ratings
    31 October 2020 2

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    Biggar and Dalkeith urge clubs to support their SGM motion

    19 November 2020 11
    Decision to declare 2019-20 season ‘null and void’ meant promotion ...
  • GHA versus Hawick last season. Image: Colin Robinson
    Scottish Rugby cancels 2020-21 domestic club and school season
    18 November 2020 7
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    Hawick’s ‘green sky’ thinking aims to ensure bright future for Mansfield Park
    23 October 2020 1
  • Stirling Wolves in action against Heriot's Blues lat season. Image: Bryan Robertson
    Return of competitive club rugby in Scotland postponed until January 2021 at earliest
    9 October 2020 4
  • Glasgow Hawks clap Musselburgh off the field after the cup tie at the start of last season. Image: Anna Burns
    No easy solution as D-Day for club rugby restart is pushed back
    6 October 2020 7

#Super6

  • Southern Knights captain Craig Jackson models last season's strip with CGI as headline sponsor. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

    Southern Knights extend partnership with CGI

    8 December 2020 Comments Off on Southern Knights extend partnership with CGI
    Super6 is targeting a return from lockdown in March …
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    Scottish Rugby cancels 2020-21 domestic club and school season
    18 November 2020 7
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    Danny Wilson admits ‘shock’ at lack of player release during Nations Cup
    8 November 2020 8
  • Stirling Wolves in action against Heriot's Blues lat season. Image: Bryan Robertson
    Return of competitive club rugby in Scotland postponed until January 2021 at earliest
    9 October 2020 4
  • Glasgow Hawks clap Musselburgh off the field after the cup tie at the start of last season. Image: Anna Burns
    No easy solution as D-Day for club rugby restart is pushed back
    6 October 2020 7

#pro14

  • Bill Mata is the latest current Edinburgh player to sign up again for next season. Image: ©Craig Watson

    Edinburgh No8 Viliame Mata signs on again for next season

    26 January 2021 2
    Fijian No8 joins Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie, Blair Kinghorn, Jaco ...
  • Ross Thompson made his Glasgow Warriors debut off the bench against Edinburgh last weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
    PRO14 announce fixtures for rest of season
    25 January 2021 2
  • Both Grant Gilchrist and Simon Berghan are members of Scotland's Six Nations training squad. Image: ©Craig Watson
    Important win for Edinburgh tees Grant Gilchrist up for tilt at Scotland recall
    24 January 2021 0

#Nat1

  • Biggar in action at Kelso last season. Image: Nigel Pacey

    Biggar and Dalkeith urge clubs to support their SGM motion

    19 November 2020 11
    Decision to declare 2019-20 season ‘null and void’ meant promotion ...
  • GHA versus Hawick last season. Image: Colin Robinson
    Scottish Rugby cancels 2020-21 domestic club and school season
    18 November 2020 7
  • Stirling Wolves in action against Heriot's Blues lat season. Image: Bryan Robertson
    Return of competitive club rugby in Scotland postponed until January 2021 at earliest
    9 October 2020 4

#Nat2

  • GHA versus Hawick last season. Image: Colin Robinson

    Scottish Rugby cancels 2020-21 domestic club and school season

    18 November 2020 7
    Super6 still targeting a full schedule starting at the end ...
  • Stirling Wolves in action against Heriot's Blues lat season. Image: Bryan Robertson
    Return of competitive club rugby in Scotland postponed until January 2021 at earliest
    9 October 2020 4
  • Glasgow Hawks clap Musselburgh off the field after the cup tie at the start of last season. Image: Anna Burns
    No easy solution as D-Day for club rugby restart is pushed back
    6 October 2020 7
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