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Edinburgh Rugby

Ben Muncaster is flushed with excitement by Scotland call-up

9 June 2022 Stuart Bathgate 1

THERE are some situations in everyday life where you simply do not want to be disturbed, and being in a sedentary position in a public lavatory is definitely one. But when Ben Muncaster’s phone rang …

Bill Mata
Edinburgh Rugby

Bill Mata faces lengthy spell on sidelines

7 December 2021 Stuart Bathgate 2

Jordan Venter leaves club to join Bath on permanent contract …

Edinburgh Rugby

Connacht v Edinburgh preview: Bill Mata and Mike Willemse return

12 March 2021 Stuart Bathgate 2

Eleven players are absent on Scotland duty while nine others are on the injury list …

Jaco van der Walt
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Benetton: Jaco van der Walt and Bill Mata miss out through injury

5 March 2021 Stuart Bathgate 8

JACO van der Walt will miss Edinburgh’s game against Benetton on Sunday because of injury, causing a potential problem for Scotland coach Gregor Townsend should he fail to recover in time to play against Ireland …

Josaia Raisuqe earned himself a red card for hoisting the match referee above his head in celebration after his team's victory in the French ProD.
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That was the month that was: January 2021

1 February 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: January 2021

Colin Renton’s round-up of last month’s news stories from around the world taking in over exuberant celebrations, big money investments in South Africa and New Zealand, and Huw Jones linked to a move to France …

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

Edinburgh No8 Viliame Mata signs on again for next season

26 January 2021 David Barnes 7

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

Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh are hunting for vital league points this weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow v Edinburgh: third time lucky but don’t expect a thriller

15 January 2021 David Barnes 6

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says neither team is obliged to entertain, with league points the only thing that really matters …

James Johnstone
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Ulster: James Johnstone starts, Bill Mata on bench

29 November 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh v Ulster: James Johnstone starts, Bill Mata on bench

Scotland Sevens winger Alec Coombes poised to come off the bench and make his debut for Richard Cockerill’s side. …

Alun Wyn Jones
Edinburgh Rugby

Nick Haining insists Edinburgh have no excuses for error-strewn Ospreys defeat

4 October 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

No 8 believes team’s game plan will be proven correct provided they can cut down on simple mistakes …

Magnus Bradbury is determined to start the 2020-21 season with a bang for Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Magnus Bradbury eyes a big season for both Edinburgh and Scotland

30 September 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Magnus Bradbury eyes a big season for both Edinburgh and Scotland

Edinburgh No8 is ready to seize the opportunity presented by Viliame Mata’s recent injury setback …

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