All posts tagged "Edinburgh"
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCheetahs hit afterburners to cruise clear
By TOM LYONS Cheetahs ………33 Edinburgh………13 RICHARD Cockerill ‘s Edinburgh were beaten 33-13 by the Cheetahs in their first PRO14 encounter...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoMagnificent Mickey, 93, digs in for another day to cherish
MICKY Steele-Bodger is a name to conjure with, one of those you might find in a ‘Flashman’ novel. What the 93-year-old...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoFrom Exiles junkyard to Test starter for Scotland
Neale Harvey talks to Scotland new cap Darryl Marfo about his time with the Exiles and working with Richard Cockerill
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/ 8 years agoEdinburgh sign Bristol ace Hurrell
BRISTOL have lost their battle to keep centre Will Hurrell when his contract runs out at the end of the season....
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/ 8 years agoTovey turns it around as Edinburgh run riot
By GARY HEATLY False dawn: Dmitri Arhip, of Ospreys, crashes through the tackle of Rizzo Michelle to score the first try...
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/ 8 years agoWatson ready to home in on Scots No.7 role
By GARY HEATLY HAMISH Watson knows the upcoming Autumn Tests are a chance for the Scotland team to show supporters how...
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Features
/ 8 years agoQuins target Savea to replace Yarde
All Black ace: Julian Savea JULIAN SAVEA could be heading to the Premiership and joining Harlequins on a short term contract...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoWhy Kiwi Parkes will feel at home
HADLEIGH Parkes will be following a well-trodden path when he makes his bow for Wales against South Africa on December 2...
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/ 8 years agoCrossword
ACROSS 1. Aussie-born Scotland lock with Edinburgh, Leinster and Sale from 1999 5 3. Saracens and England second row - a...
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/ 8 years agoSharks ace McGuigan earns Scotland call-up
By GEORGE LAWRENCE SALE wing Byron McGuigan has forced his way into Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad with his supreme try-scoring record...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoMurphy promoted to Irish elite
FORMER Leicester No.9 Frank Murphy has been named among seven referees to take up professional contracts with the Irish Rugby Football...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoJohn Hardie suspended by SRU pending investigation
(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis Scotland openside flanker John Hardie has been suspended by the SRU with immediate effect to...
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Features
/ 8 years agoScottish RFU could step in to boost Worcester
WORCESTER Warriots could find an unlikely saviour in the form of the Scottish Rugby Union according to Blindside sources. We understand...
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/ 8 years agoEdinburgh can be sure of a warm welcome in Russia
■By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH face a trip into the unknown this coming weekend when they head to Russia to face European...
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/ 8 years agoSamson’s Scarlets’ tower of strength
By ROB COLE SAMSON Lee celebrated his 100th appearance for the Scarlets against Edinburgh two weeks ago and now he has...
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Features
/ 8 years agoLions return for Leinster but still lack killer instinct
By DARAGH SMALL EDINBURGH out-half Jason Tovey scored all 13 points for his side, including an intercept try, but they came...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSpeedster Bellini adds potency to Zebre mix
ULSTER coach Les Kiss has demanded an immediate response from his men when they host Connacht next week after a shock...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoTries galore, but few fans!
AS PRO14 champions, the Scarlets have started where they finished last season with those exhilarating Dublin defeats of Leinster and Munster...
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Latest News
/ 8 years ago‘I want Edinburgh to be refereed fairly’, says frustrated Cockerill
By Adam Ellis Richard Cockerill bemoaned the officiating in his side’s 28-8 defeat to Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets, but did...
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/ 8 years agoScarlets dominate after Rizzo sees red
By ROB COLE SCARLETS bounced back from last week’s defeat in Ulster with their third bonuspoint win of the season by...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoScottish duo beef up Tigers front row options
TRANFER WRAP TONGA international Atieli Pakalani is one of three new faces to join Leicester Tigers. Pakalani, 25, can play at...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoPeter Jackson: Top Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee
Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back, just as he has woken up every Saturday...
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/ 8 years agoTrio signed by Leicester
Leicester Tigers have added three new players to their squad as Tongan international back Afa Pakalani, former Scotland international prop Kyle...
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/ 8 years agoTop Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back,...
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Dream Team
/ 8 years agoDream Team: Tim Visser – Harlequins wing
1. Joe Marler – He’s a formidable man and a very good player. He’s very strong as a ball carrying prop...
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/ 8 years agoHenson on target but Dragons fade
By GARY HEATLY On the attack: Gavin Henson flips out a pass for Dragons PICTURE: Huw Evans EDINBURGH head coach Richard...
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/ 8 years agoNights on town will help Blues bond like Saracens says Gill
By ALEX BYWATER RHYS Gill believes the implementation of a Saracens- style ‘wolf pack’ mentality can be the key to helping...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoI won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSpringboks could call time on Cheika’s reign
COLIN BOAG Crunch time: Michael Cheika faces a difficult match in Perth It has been open season on Australian rugby for...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHarries’ first try downs Falcons
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh …14 Newcastle …10 EDINBURGH posted a victory in their final preseason friendly before the PRO14 season begins,...
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/ 8 years agoSarries to face Saints in European opener
Two in a row: Saracens win the Europen Champions Cup last season CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1 FIXTURES Friday October 13 Ulster...
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Features
/ 8 years agoDREAM TEAM
MATT WILLIAMS, THE LONDON SCOTTISH & FORMER MOSELEY WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Mark...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSouthern stars shine in their adopted skies
TWO more recruits from what used to be the British Empire take up residence this week in Scotland’s training squad. Anton...
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Features
/ 8 years ago2017-18 pre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoWizards weaved magic on field and off it too
EVERY club has its share of characters but only one can lay claim to a Labour life peer as president (Baron...
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Features
/ 9 years agoScarlets can get Leigh back to attacking best
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND NOW the Guinness PRO14 is all sorted, I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead because...
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Features
/ 9 years ago2017-18 pre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 3 Leicester Lions v Coventry Friday August...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Baxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed
One of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is...
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Features
/ 9 years agoBaxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed
ONE of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is...
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/ 9 years agoPlaying ‘tour’ games at home will solve problems saysWray
By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS chairman Nigel Wray reckons staging Lions ‘tours’ within the British Isles would offer a radical solution to...
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/ 9 years agoMarfo’s off to join the Edinburgh front row
By NICK VERDIER PROPDarryl Marfo has left Bath to join Edinburgh on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, started last season...
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Features
/ 9 years agoBad boy Pape signs off in inimitable style
PETER JACKSON reveals his exclusive table of Europe’s saints and sinners Leaving his mark: Stade Francais second row Pascal Pape PICTURE:...
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/ 9 years agoEdinburgh sign prop Marfo from Bath
Prop Darryl Marfo has joined Edinburgh Rugby from English Premiership side Bath on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, made three...
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/ 9 years agoPlenty of changes for Scotland for Australia Test
Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named eight personnel changes to his starting XV to face Australia at Allianz Stadium. Townsend...
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/ 9 years agoExiles signal Premiership intent with Nalaga signing
By NICK VERDIER LONDON Irish have celebrated their return to the Premiership with the capture of Top 14 try-scoring machine Napolioni...
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/ 9 years agoWing Tim credits Quins for improving his game
TIM VISSER believes the two years he has spent at Harlequins has improved his game “immensely” – and now he wants...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSQUADS for Twickenham, kick off 3pm
ENGLAND: * new cap Mike Brown (Harlequins, 60 caps), *Nathan Earle (Saracens), *Sam James (Sale Sharks), *Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Jonny May...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain’s Premiership of the Year
Saracens’ exceptional European Cup double explains why they have almost half the starting line-up in my 2016-17 Team of the Season....
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