Diamond takes over as Edinburgh head coach

NEWS EXTRA

STEVE Diamond has been appointed Edinburgh head coach until at least the end of the season.

Diamond was on a three-man shortlist, also understood to feature former Wasps boss Lee Blackett and Blues head coach Leon MacDonald, to succeed Mike Blair.

The 55-year-old has been without a club since Worcester entered administration in September.

Blair is expected to remain part of the coaching set-up under Diamond.