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That was the month that was: November 2023

1 December 2023 Colin Renton 3

Inspiring video emerges of Fijian and French sevens teams pulling together during a gruelling training camp …

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Edinburgh Rugby

Steve Diamond Q & A: “The boys need to be harder on each other”

30 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 3

STEVE Diamond has only been in his new role as Edinburgh Rugby’s ‘lead rugby consultant’ for a couple of weeks, but he has already formulated a detailed assessment of what is going wrong at a …

Huw Jones has been given the nod ahead of defensive stalwart Chris Harris at outside-centre. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland preview: will fortune favour Townsend’s brave selection calls?

4 February 2023 David Barnes 8

Head coach has rolled the dice ahead of Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham …

Grant Gilchrist takes time out from training during Edinburgh Rugby's training camp at Inverclyde National Sports centre this week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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‘Certain things needed to change’: Grant Gilchrist lifts the lid on the end of an era at Edinburgh

28 August 2021 Stuart Bathgate 6

Lock praises progress made by Richard Cockerill but says players feel ‘rejuvenated’ under new head coach Mike Blair …

James Lang says he had a nervous couple of days after Richard Cockerill's abrupt departure from Edinburgh last month. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

James Lang settles into new era with Edinburgh

21 August 2021 David Barnes 6

Scotland centre had a few nervous days after sudden departure of Richard Cockerill from Edinburgh but is now excited about working under Mike Blair …

Richard Cockerill has left Edinburgh by mutual consent. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Richard Cockerill leaves Edinburgh by mutual consent

19 July 2021 David Barnes 39

The club’s initial pre-season preparations will be led by assistant/defence coach Calum MacRae and Head of Strength and Conditioning Nick Lumley …

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Edinburgh announce first fixtures for new stadium

8 July 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh announce first fixtures for new stadium

NEWCASTLE Falcons and Benetton will be the first visitors to play at Edinburgh’s new mini-stadium when they take part in pre-season friendlies in September. The English club will visit on the weekend of 10 September …

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Cameron Hutchison signs Edinburgh-Heriot’s partnership contract

23 June 2021 David Barnes 1

The 23-year-old impressed in his first two games for capital outfit earlier this month, having been a stand-out during the inaugural Super6 season …

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Scarlets v Edinburgh: late surge salvages draw for visitors in final match of 2020-21 season

13 June 2021 The Offside Line Team 2

Two tries in the final five minutes from Jack Blain and Boan Venter shows capital outfit’s fighting spirit …

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UPDATED: Scarlets v Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill makes ten changes for final fling

11 June 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

RICHARD Cockerill has selected a much-changed Edinburgh side for their last game of the season, the Rainbow Cup match against Scarlets on Sunday. With nothing riding on the game in Llanelli, the head coach has …

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