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Mini Murrayfield with the national stadium in the background. Image courtesy: Scottish Rugby / Ross Parker / SNS Group
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh announce completion of ‘Mini-Murrrayfield’

16 February 2021 David Barnes 6

New venue located on the back pitches of the national stadium campus can host around 5,800 seated and 2,000 standing fans …

Gregor Townsend appears set to agree a new deal which will keep him as Scotland coach through to the 2023 World Cup in France. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Dodson promises news on Townsend contract extension soon

28 November 2020 David Barnes 9

Edinburgh unlikely to play in mini-Murrayfield this season …

An artist's impression of the venue Edinburgh and the SRU propose to build on the back pitches at Murrayfield ahead of the start of the 2019-20 season
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh announce that work has re-commenced on ‘Mini-Murrayfield’

15 June 2020 David Barnes 3

7,800 seater venue was 12 weeks from completion when Covid-19 lockdown began, and could be ready in time for delayed start of 2020-21 season …

An artist's impression of the venue Edinburgh and the SRU propose to build on the back pitches at Murrayfield ahead of the start of the 2019-20 season
Edinburgh Rugby

Building warrant granted for construction of ‘mini-Murrayfield’

9 September 2019 David Barnes 1

Edinburgh plan to start playing their home games at the custom-built, 7,800-seater venue at the start of the 2020-21 season …

An artist's impression of the venue Edinburgh and the SRU propose to build on the back pitches at Murrayfield ahead of the start of the 2019-20 season
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh still targeting move to ‘mini-Murrayfield’ at some point next season

25 June 2019 David Barnes 3

SRU Chief Operating Officer Dominic McKay expresses frustration at hold-up due to red-tape – and remains tight-lipped about ongoing governance review …

Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh will continue playing on international pitch at Murrayfield next season

8 April 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Edinburgh will continue playing on international pitch at Murrayfield next season

Hold up in granting of building warrant has stalled move to a custom-built, 7,800-seater stadium on back pitches …

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