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Former and current Edinburgh captains Andy Irvine, Finlay Calder, Jamie Ritchie, John Douglas, Grant Gilchrist, Gavin Hastings and Mike Blair. Image: Craig Watson
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Edinburgh launch 150th-anniversary celebrations

22 September 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh launch 150th-anniversary celebrations

List of players to have represented the city since 1872 is now close to completion …

Former Scotland great Andy irvine believes his fellow full-back can be a big success as captain if he can keep his cool. Image: David Gibson/Fotosport
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Ireland v Scotland: Andy Irvine backs Stuart Hogg to lead from the back

31 January 2020 Bryn Palmer Comments Off on Ireland v Scotland: Andy Irvine backs Stuart Hogg to lead from the back

Former Scotland great recognises that the team face a tough Six Nations as they look to rebuild following World Cup disappointment …

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Ian Smith evokes a bygone era in an engrossing autobiography

17 October 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Ian Smith evokes a bygone era in an engrossing autobiography

Former Scotland full-back recalls the amateur days and pays tribute to inspirations such as Ken Scotland …

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