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Simon Hickey all set to embark on new era with Edinburgh

11 August 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Simon Hickey all set to embark on new era with Edinburgh

Kiwi playmaker is excited by X-factor players in the capital outfit’s backline …

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PRO14: Cockerill wields the axe for Scarlets showdown

13 April 2018 Stuart Bathgate 2

BIG games normally call for big names, but when it comes to his team’s match against the Scarlets this afternoon, Richard Cockerill has decided that form is far more important than reputation. The head coach …

Duncan Weir
Edinburgh Rugby

PRO14: Cockerill calls for cool heads when the heat is on for Edinburgh

10 April 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on PRO14: Cockerill calls for cool heads when the heat is on for Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s players need to learn how to cope with the burden of expectation if they are to clinch their PRO14 play-off place at last …

Duncan Weir in action against Ulster on Friday.
Edinburgh Rugby

Weir puts injury woes behind him and aims to sign off on a high

7 April 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Weir puts injury woes behind him and aims to sign off on a high

Since his comeback, Weir has put in several vital displays for his team, helping them get to the verge of the PRO14 play-offs …

Sam Hidalgo-Clyne returns to Edinburgh's starting fifteen for tonight's game against Ulster
Edinburgh Rugby

PRO14: Cockerill puts faith in departing trio for Ulster clash

5 April 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on PRO14: Cockerill puts faith in departing trio for Ulster clash

RICHARD COCKERILL has put his faith in three players who are being moved on at the end of the season to steer the Edinburgh ship through the most important game of their season – arguably …

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill.
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh sign Pumas centre Socino as Burleigh and Rasolea face exit

5 March 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh sign Pumas centre Socino as Burleigh and Rasolea face exit

RICHARD Cockerill is a step closer to completing his squad for next season with the signing of 29-year-old Newcastle Falcons centre Juan Pablo Socino, but is still expected to make two or three more new …

Edinburgh Rugby

Van der Walt the key man as Edinburgh stand on verge of Cup quarter-finals

12 December 2017 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Van der Walt the key man as Edinburgh stand on verge of Cup quarter-finals

COACHES usually have to wheel out their big guns for European games, but Richard Cockerill is in the happy position of being able to keep his powder dry this Friday as he looks ahead to …

Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh deserve more credit than they get, claims Cockerill

10 December 2017 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh deserve more credit than they get, claims Cockerill

IT IS common in Scottish football to hear coaches complain that their players’ attacking skills are undervalued by the press and public alike. “If he was Brazilian, you’d be raving about a goal like that”, …

Edinburgh Rugby

Phil Burleigh believes Edinburgh can travel in hope to Leinster

26 September 2017 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Phil Burleigh believes Edinburgh can travel in hope to Leinster

AFTER the ignominy of losing to Treviso earlier this month, Edinburgh were at least able to hold their heads up following their defeat by the Scarlets last weekend. They say a loss is a loss …

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Winners and losers from Gregor Townsend’s training squad selection

18 August 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on Winners and losers from Gregor Townsend’s training squad selection

WINNERS DARCY GRAHAM – Age: 20 years and 30 days on Sunday – Current club: Edinburgh Rugby – Previous teams: Hawick, Hawick Wanderers, Hawick Albion – Position: Wing/Full-back Signed his first full-time professional contract with …

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