All posts tagged "Edinburgh"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJamie Ritchie to lead Scotland in summer Tests
Interim coach Mike Blair has included 17 uncapped players in squad for matches against England A, Romania and Georgia
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWhy can’t Japan find home-grown internationals? | Nick Cain
There are 19 foreign-born players named by head coach Jamie Joseph in his Japan squad to tour Europe this summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRassie Erasmus wary Lions have a grand plan to beat altitude
WARREN Gatland has “something up his sleeve” and could rewrite the script on how to beat South Africa on their own...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoDenny Solomona has talks with Bristol Bears boss Lam
Could the Sale Sharks wing make a cross-Premiership switch to Bristol this summer?
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoRory Sutherland will dodge interest from Worcester Warriors
Sutherland now looks set to either move to the Top 14 or stay in the PRO14
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGlasgow 29-19 Edinburgh: Glasgow show their character to delight Wilson
GLASGOW Warriors bounced back from an awful performance against Benetton to end Edinburgh’s three-year hold on the 1872 Cup. Friday night’s...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoOverview: The 2021 British & Irish Lions squad
Warren Gatland has named his 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa this summer, extending the size from...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGroom parachutes in for the big finale
RUGBY SHORTS FORMER Edinburgh and Northampton scrum-half Nic Groom has joined London Irish until the end of the season. South African...
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Nick Cain
/ 5 years agoClubs must call SGM to hold RFU to account | Nick Cain
THE news that RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has had to go bowl in hand like some latterday Oliver to ask...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFour major broadcasters turn down Lions tour documentary rights
The British & Irish Lions have not been able to reach an agreement to show their 'Living with the Lions' documentary...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoScotland prop Rory Sutherland tracked by Worcester Warriors
Neil Fissler reports on Alan Solomons' next international target at Worcester Warriors
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWilliams joins Willi at the Warriors
Signing: Owen Williams WORCESTER have signed Owen Williams from the Red Hurricanes in Japan. The 29-year-old former Leicester and Gloucester fly-half,...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoController Ross Byrne takes reins for 100th Leinster cap
Ross Byrne starts at fly-half for Leinster as Johnny Sexton and Harry Byrne miss out through injury in the Champions Cup...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoYoungsters see Edinburgh home
Edinburgh..............24 Zebre ......................18 EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill praised the young players that stepped in on Friday night. With 16 players...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPodrezov, Willemse add weight to Irish front row options
LONDON Irish have signed Russia prop Vladimir Podrezov on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Podrezov, 27, who...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLondon Irish sign hooker Mike Willemse from Edinburgh
Willemse becomes the first new signing announced by the Exiles for the 2021-22 season
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRegions should not suffer for their service to country | Shane Williams
WALES’ four regions were conspicuous by their absence in Europe this weekend. To not even have one of our professional sides...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFranck Azema exit confirmed, destination unknown | James Harrington
Jono Gibbes is high among the favourites to replace Azema at Clermont Auvergne, writes James Harrington
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Features
/ 5 years agoRevert to Five Nations over four weekends
COLIN BOAG Inconsistent: Scotland lose at home to Wales in Six Nations As the Six Nations ground to an end in an even...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoPreview: Cockerill gambles on Blair at No.10
Edinburgh head coach defends the risky selection choice to play Blair Kinghorn not at full-back or on the wing, but at...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Dougie Flockhart: We took Bristol to the wire in play-off
THE Dumfries Primary 4 tournament, aged six or seven, was my first taste of rugby. Up until that point I was...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoFinn Russell receives three-week ban for red card against France
Scotland fly-half Russell was shown a red card by Wayne Barnes for catching France No.15 Brice Dulin high with an elbow
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoJarrod Evans eager for action after ‘frustrating’ Six Nations
The Cardiff Blues fly-half saw Callum Sheedy overtake him in the Wales pecking order for the Six Nations, to the Welshman's...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoJono Gibbes favourite for Clermont Auvergne job
Richard Cockerill has also been linked with a move away from Edinburgh to the Top 14 giants
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRacing snap up bargain of the season in Fickou | James Harrington
Racing 92 have signed Gael Fickou to form an all-France midfield with Virimi Vakatawa
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGreig Laidlaw gives his first impressions of Japan’s Top League
The former Scotland captain had the option to stay in France but opted instead for the wonders of Japan
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCardiff Blues v Edinburgh: Thomas at the tiller as Blues chase Champ Cup place
Alex Bywater previews Monday evening's clash at Cardiff Arms Park with young centre Ben Thomas
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScots must make mark with Lions this time
■By STEFFAN THOMAS SCOTT Murray is confident Scotland will have their highest British & Irish Lions representation for a generation this...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoWorcester back row Cornell du Preez closes on Toulon move
WORCESTER Warriors have started a search for a new No.8 with Scotland international Cornell du Preez set to join Toulon next season....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoConnacht 14-15 Edinburgh: Chamberlain steals points in stoppage time
OUT-HALF Nathan Chamberlain was the hero for Edinburgh as he snatched victory deep into stoppage time at the Sportsground. Connacht paid...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDuhan the destroyer looks tailor-made for Gatland
By GARY HEATLY FORMER Ireland winger Tommy Bowe would “not be one bit surprised” to see Scottish powerhouse winger Duhan van...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMiotti signs for Warriors
RUGBY SHORTS ARGENTINIAN fly-half Domingo Miotti will join rivals Glasgow Warrior next season. Miotti, 24, spent two seasons with the Jaguares...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoRound of 16 stages drawn for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
The Round of 16 draw for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stages has taken place in Lausanne, Switzerland
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Features
/ 5 years agoClifton’s hackers caused public school stand-off
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALTHOUGH Clifton will reluctantly concede that the annual game between Edinburgh...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoGordon will swap Edinburgh for Ealing
EALING Trailfinders have agreed a deal that will see Edinburgh centre Matt Gordon move to west London. The crash ball Australian,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Easter Monday slot for European Cup games
Jon Newcombe reveals how the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup will be crammed in to the remainder of the season's schedule
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHow could Farrell moan about Biggar – he did the same!
By PETER JACKSON OWEN Farrell and Pascal Gauzere had been the central characters in an incident eight years ago which bore an...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoWhich Six Nations Rugby Stars Could Make it in the NFL?
It’s one of the coincidences of the international sporting calendar that the Six Nations starts at around the same time that...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSpringboks will want their share of Lions flesh | Jeff Probyn
How should SA Rugby expect to be compensated for hosting a Lions 'tour' away from South Africa?
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEdinburgh 25-27 Scarlets: Scarlets get grip on Champions Cup race
Sione Kalamafoni tops 30 tackles to inspire Scarlets to victory on the road in Edinburgh
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFab five return to hunt gold in Tokyo
FIVE of Team GB’s silver medallists from Rio 2016 are included in Tony Roques’ initial training squad for the Tokyo Olympics....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLooks like it’s UK this summer for the Lions
THE Lions are finalising plans for a groundbreaking British and Irish tour this summer which could run to as many as...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’
The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRelocating the tour to Australia tour will raise £10m for British & Irish Lions
THE Wallabies are prepared to reinforce their British & Irish Lions offer by making the summer tour pay to the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRed cards can end clear-out madness
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Dangerman: Peter O’Mahony is sent off by Wayne...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoVeteran prop WP Nel re-signs with Edinburgh
Scotland international tighthead prop WP Nel has signed a new two-year contract at PRO14 outfit Edinburgh, the club has announced. The...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMike puts Scots refs back on world stage
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER In charge: Referee Mike Adamson during the PRO14...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland 6-11 Scotland: Hogg heroes make Eddie lads look like a pig’s ear
Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on where England simply failed to turn up in Round 1 of the Six Nations
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Almond got it wrong but he was still right
Brendan Gallagher looks at the significant role of one, Mr HH Almond, in the first meeting between England and Scotland
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSix Nations round table: Grand Slam or not, let’s see some style!
The Rugby Paper's annual round table Six Nations debate looks a little different this year, but the discussion is just as...
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