Edinburgh Rugby

Mike Blair applauds the fans after his final home game as Edinburgh head coach. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh struck by second season syndrome but at least fans stayed loyal

Finn Russell is among 41 players selected by Gregor Townsend for Scotland's World Cup training squad.

Scotland's World Cup training squad: 41 players picked but six notable absentees

Steve Diamond is staying with Edinburgh Rugby until at least August. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Steve Diamond in charge at Edinburgh until at least August

Edinburgh forwards coach Stevie Lawrie has signed a new contract. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby coach signs new deal

New Edinburgh signing Tom Dodd in action for Scotland U20 against Wales in 2017. (Photo: Paul Devlin/SNS)

Edinburgh Rugby sign former Scotland Under-20 back-row forward

Gareth Baber, left, with Mike Blair during an Edinburgh training session. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gareth Baber to leave Edinburgh Rugby - what it could mean for Mike Blair

Cammy Hutchison is leaving Edinburgh to join Newcastle Falcons. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby centre signs deal with Newcastle Falcons

Edinburgh's Luke Crosbie is the club's player of the season. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Luke Crosbie is the big winner as Edinburgh Rugby hand out end of season awards

Stuart McInally, the former Scotland captain and a stalwart of Edinburgh Rugby for the past 14 years, is to retire to become a commercial airline pilot. Pic: Edinburgh Rugby/ James Parsons

Former Scotland rugby captain to retire and become an airline pilot

Damien Hoyland is leaving after over 100 appearances for Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby announce 17 players are to leave the club

Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman attempts to get past Leicester Tiger's Jimmy Gopperth (right) during the match at Welford Road on Friday.

Ritchie stays upbeat despite Edinburgh campaign hitting the buffers

Steve Diamond is working with Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst'. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond hopes fight in training means Edinburgh can shed 'too nice' tag

Blair Kinghorn's dejected look sums it up for Edinburgh.

Blair: Edinburgh will throw everything they can at Leicester Tigers

Edinburgh's WP Nel and Boan Venter look dejected after the game in Connacht.

Edinburgh left to lament familiar failings as season now rests on Europe

Chris Dean (pictured) and Ben Muncaster have both signed contract extensions with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh duo Chris Dean and Ben Muncaster both sign two-year extensions

Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

New dawn at Edinburgh: Diamond's role explained by Blair, Gilchrist at 'school'

Steve Diamond will be in charge of Edinburgh for the rest of the season.

Edinburgh confirm lead rugby consultant role for Diamond until end of season

Steve Diamond is taking over as Edinburgh's head coach. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Steve Diamond is Edinburgh Rugby's new head coach, with new role for Mike Blair

Connor Eastgate (R) of Watsonians in action against Rory Jackson of Ayrshire Bulls during the FOSROC Super6 Final match between Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls last year.

Super6 to return with new name and new teams added into mix

Mike Blair admitted he was taking a risk in stepping down as head coach of Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair could remain at Edinburgh as attack coach, working under the new boss

Mike Blair is to step down as Edinburgh head coach. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair to step down as Edinburgh Rugby head coach

Javan Sebastian during his Scotland debut against Japan at BT Murrayfield in November 2021. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland prop joins Edinburgh Rugby on two-year deal from Scarlets

'I am incredibly proud to lead our team as we celebrate a momentous milestone in Scottish Building Society’s history,' says CEO Paul Denton. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based Scottish Building Society celebrates 'landmark' anniversary

Tony Stanger celebrates the 13-7 win over England to secure Scotland the Grand Slam in the 1990 Five Nations.

18 pictures that show how Murrayfield has changed over the years

Glasgow Warriors' Duncan Munn is one of the Scotland Under-20s captain.

Scotland Under-20 squad for Six Nations named - Murray hails 'strong' group

Connor Boyle has signed a two-year extension. Picture: James Parsons/Edinburgh Rugby

Connor Boyle signs new contract with Edinburgh Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad for the 2023 Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland Six Nations squad: Ben Healy and ex-England cap among 4 new call-ups

The second leg of the 1872 Cup takes place at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

What channel is Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors on?

Emiliano Boffelli has played some of his best rugby for Argentina while an Edinburgh player. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Boffelli on being inspired by Messi and plans to go to World Cup final

Emiliano Boffelli during an Edinburgh training session at BT Murrayfield, on Thursday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Emiliano Boffelli signs new contract with Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh face each other in the first leg of the 1872 Cup on Friday night.

TV details for Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh 1872 Cup clash

Christian Townsend is available for Currie and will start at 10.

Rare identical card in Premiership as quartet prepare for U-18s boys semi-finals

Glasgow's Amena Caqusau scored two tries.

Caqusau shines as Glasgow Warriors Under-19s take derby spoils against Edinburgh

Luke Crosbie will captain Edinburgh Rugby against Cardiff on Sunday.

Edinburgh Rugby without 14 Scotland players for Cardiff trip

Jack Dempsey has been named on the bench for Scotland against Australia.

Scotland team to play Australia: Six changes made to starting XV

Bill Mata will make his 100th Edinburgh appearance this weekend. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mata ready for landmark appearance but still not used to Scottish weather

Darcy Graham has been in sparkling form but is likely to sit out Edinburgh's game with Zebre to prepare him for Scotland v Australia. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scotland will have first dibs on Edinburgh Rugby’s ‘managed 10’

Edinburgh's Duhan Van Der Merwe takes a selfie with the fans during a United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh and Bennetton at the DAM Health Stadium.

Tries galore for Edinburgh as Van der Merwe marks return in style

Duhan van der Merwe starts for Edinburgh Rugby against Benetton on Saturday night.

Edinburgh Rugby beef up for Benetton visit as Van der Merwe makes second debut

Freddie Owsley has left Edinburgh after just over a year at the club.

Owsley leaves Edinburgh as Glasgow issue squad update

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham goes off injured after hurting his knee against the Lions.

Edinburgh Rugby extras: Injury worries, no fortress, star men, disappointments

Edinburgh Rugby's Heineken Champions Cup match against Saracens at StoneX Stadium will be live on ITV. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Rugby on free-to-air TV

Edinburgh Rugby's Heineken Champions Cup match against Saracens at StoneX Stadium will be live on ITV. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Rugby on free-to-air TV

Duhan van der Merwe will be back in an Edinburgh jersey. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Duhan van der Merwe rejoins Edinburgh Rugby after Worcester Warriors collapse

Edinburgh past and present captains, from left: Andy Irvine, Fin Calder, Jamie Ritchie, John Douglas, Grant Gilchrist, Gavin Hastings and head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Andy Irvine, Gavin Hastings, Finlay Calder celebrate Edinburgh Rugby landmark

Patrick Harrison is joining London Irish on loan. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby release two players on loan as South Africa squad is announced

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham is airborne as he scores a second half try against Dragons. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Darcy Graham sparkles as Edinburgh open URC season with seven-try salvo

Scotland internationals Grant Gilchrist (left) and Jamie Ritchie have been named Edinburgh Rugby co-captains. (Photo by Gary Hutchison / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby appoint co-captains for 2022-23 season

Edinburgh coach Mike Blair. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Yellow cards costly as Edinburgh suffer second pre-season defeat

Edinburgh's pre-season friendly against Benetton in Italy has been given the green light. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Benetton v Edinburgh Rugby will go ahead after all but with tributes to Queen

Wes Goosen joined Edinburgh from the Hurricanes but he will have to wait for his debut.

Marquee Edinburgh signing Goosen picks up injury

Edinburgh were playing London Scottish at the DAM Health Stadium on Friday evening.

Edinburgh v London Scottish cut short after 'emergency situation'

New Edinburgh prop Nick Auterac is a massive house music fan. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby’s new prop is tech house-loving foodie and wannabe bagpiper

Argentina's Emiliano Boffelli was reliable with the boot for the Pumas during their famous win over New Zealand.

Edinburgh's Boffelli shines for Argentina in historic win over New Zealand

Scotland forward Sam Skinner has joined Edinburgh from Exeter Chiefs. (Picture: Craig Williamson - SNS)

Why Edinburgh must strive to make the most of early trip to South Africa

Edinburgh players applaud Glasgow Warriors off the pitch after last season's 1872 Cup match at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Glasgow and Edinburgh's URC schedule fixture schedule confirmed

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