Hamish Watson

Harry Paterson is back in the Edinburgh team after recovering from concussion.

'Playing for our season' - what's on the line for Edinburgh Rugby

Hamish Watson, left, and Dougie Fife, right, try to stop James Hook of Gloucester during the 2015 European Challenge Cup final at Twickenham Stoop. Gloucester beat Edinburgh 19-13.

Hamish Watson on Uncle Gilco, memories of 2015 and his Scotland future

Hamish Watson goes incognito during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium.

'Staying at Edinburgh' - new deal for Lion but bad news on Dave Cherry

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 06: Edinburgh Head Coach Sean Everitt pre-match during an EPCR Challenge Cup match between Edinburgh Rugby and Aviron Bayonnais at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on April 06, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Sean Everitt rues Edinburgh indiscipline and cites 8-1 stat as Sharks fight back

Hamish Watson and Viliame Mata of Edinburgh Rugby celebrate following the team's victory over Bayonne.

How Edinburgh overcame slow start and new surroundings to beat Bayonne

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson scores a try against Ospreys. The back-row forward has signed a new contract. (Picture: Ewan Bootman - SNS Group)

Hamish Watson signs new deal with Edinburgh, outlines trophy aim

Ally Miller trains with Scotland on Monday after being called into the squad.

Miller called into Scotland Six Nations squad as trio drop out

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson scored a try and impressed with his performance against Ospreys.

Edinburgh climb URC table as Watson gives gentle Scotland reminder

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham has picked up another injury.

Graham injury fears laid bare as Scotland winger out for 'long term'

Blair Kinghorn has rejoined Scotland for training after his knee injury.

Kinghorn returns for Scotland but major Graham setback after Calcutta Cup update

Jamie Ritchie will captain Edinburgh against Zebre in Italy. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Ritchie urged to play himself into Calcutta Cup contention with Edinburgh

Edinburgh got the job done in Llanelli - but Grant Gilchrist's red card soured proceedings. Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock

Edinburgh progress in Europe but Gilchrist red sparks nervous Six Nations wait

Head coach Gregor Townsend during the press conference to announce his Scotland squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ritchie not guaranteed Scotland captaincy as Townsend mulls other options

Edinburgh Rugby's Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe have both signed new contracts with the capital club. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh look to ‘X-factor’ duo to wrest 1872 Cup from Glasgow Warriors

Edinburgh's Luke Crosbie has been picked to start against Glasgow Warriors in the 1872 Cup second leg. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

1872 Cup teams: Watson on bench for Edinburgh, Warriors make change at 10

Glasgow Warriors flanker Rory Darge will face his former Edinburgh team-mates in the 1872 Cup. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Darge reveals novelty factor behind facing Edinburgh in 1872 Cup

Edinburgh's Cammy Scott will start at 10 against Clermont Auvergne at Stade Marcel-Michelin. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh pumped crowd noises into training ahead of Clermont showdown

Blair Kinghorn has a hip injury and has therefore played his last match for Edinburgh.

Kinghorn ruled out of final Edinburgh match as depleted squad named for Ulster

Hamish Watson (right) in action for Edinburgh during a BKT URC match against Emirates Lions at the Hive Stadium, on October 28. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson return date identified but Darcy Graham may have to wait

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt was hugely impressed by Connor Boyle's performance in the win over Connacht. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Connor Boyle urged to get inside Gregor Townsend’s head

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson was injured playing for Edinburgh Rugby against Leinster in Dublin. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh suffer another high-profile injury blow as Watson absence revealed

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson on the attack against Lions during the home side's 17-16 win in the BKT United Rugby Championship match at Hive Stadium, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Watson relishing increased Edinburgh game-time after frustrating Rugby World Cup

Jamie Ritchie was injured on Scotland duty and won't play for Edinburgh until next month at the earliest.

Graham and Ritchie ruled out of Edinburgh's opening month of season

Scotland's Ali Price (left) during the team run at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

Even in a two-horse race, the favourite doesn't always win

Hamish Watson was among the tryscorers in Scotland's huge win over Romania in Lille.

Scotland's Watson tries to make up for lost time at World Cup

Scotland's flanker Hamish Watson takes a selfie with supporters after Scotland defeated Romania.

Townsend mulls over Ireland clash as one fringe player stakes big claim

Hamish Watson is one of 13 changes to the Scotland team this weekend.

Scotland's Watson urged to play his way into Ireland match after Romania nod

Ben Healy has been given a start at stand-off for Scotland against Romania.

Scotland make 13 changes and pick new captain for Romania clash

Darcy Graham is one of a number of try-scorers in this current Scotland team.

Scotland's unusual trait will help at RWC - should Russell be captain for good?

Hamish Watson during a Scotland training session at Oriam.

Watson admits Scotland World Cup selection is 'bit of a guessing game'

Cam Redpath during a Scotland training session at the Hive Stadium, in Edinburgh. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's Redpath on emulating Dad and being ‘a Manchester United ultra’

Rory Darge during a Scotland Rugby training session at the Hive Stadium on Friday.

Darge reflects on Hogg's retirement and his own Scotland situation

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson, centre, helped launch the Man Utd v Lyon friendly at BT Murrayfield this summer alongside Wes Brown, left, and Bruno Cheyrou.

Man Utd announce Lyon friendly in Edinburgh - how get tickets for clash

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson in action during the victory over Ospreys on Saturday. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Edinburgh players in dark over Blair future - but hopes that coach will stay

Stuart McInally believes a lot of Edinburgh's problems have been self-inflicted. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Big four return to boost Edinburgh Rugby’s Euro bid

Blair Kinghorn has been picked as stand-off for Scotland against Italy.

Four changes to Scotland team for Italy clash as big call made on Kinghorn

Back-row Jack Dempsey comes into the Scotland XV for the Six Nations match against Ireland.

Scotland make two changes for Six Nations clash against Ireland

Ali Price is back in the Scotland match-day squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watson, Hogg and Price's experience key as Scotland bid to maintain momentum

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and stand-off Finn Russell.

Hamish Watson returns and changes on the bench for Scotland's trip to France

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will name his team to play France on Friday morning. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play France: Tricky decisions at full-back and in the back row

Hamish Watson of Edinburgh is tackled by Dan Davis of Scarlets. Photo by Gruffydd Thomas/Huw Evans/Shutterstock (13773604af)

Hamish Watson on his potential match fitness for Scotland

Hamish Watson starts for Edinburgh at Scarlets after being left out of Scotland's opening two Six Nations victories. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh need the points at Scarlets as Scotland duo return to the side
After falling out of the play-off places as a result of their narrow defeat by the Sharks last month, Edinburgh today face what assistant coach Stevie Lawrie be...

Nick Haining in action for Edinburgh during the recent BKT United Rugby Championship match against Cell C Sharks. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh’s game in Llanelli is ‘must win’, says Nick Haining

Hamish Watson has been part of the Scotland Six Nations squad but didn't feature against England or Wales. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson ‘keen to get some minutes’ but Darcy Graham still ‘a while away’

Scotland regulars Chris Harris and Ali Price (right) have been dropped for the Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham. (Photo by Brendan Moran / SNS Group)

Townsend challenges dropped Scotland duo to win place back as Huw Jones praised

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend during a training session at the Oriam last week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Townsend's Scotland team selection is bold but key omissions disconcerting

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Huw Jones starts as Scotland name team to play England

Sean Maitland is back in the Scotland squad after a long absence. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play England: Four big decisions for Gregor Townsend

Zander Fagerson injured his hamstring playing for Glasgow Warriors but is now in good shape. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Key quartet passed fit for Scotland for Calcutta Cup clash

Hamish Watson played the full match for Edinburgh against Sharks.

Watson stakes claim for Scotland start against England after successful return

Hamish Watson is back in the Edinburgh team for the first time since October.

Watson gives Scotland timely boost but Van der Merwe still missing

Hamish Watson and Duhan van der Merwe celebrate the 2022 Calcutta Cup win. Both must overcome fitness concerns to play in this year's match. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland duo face waiting game to see if they will play ahead of Calcutta Cup

Hamish Watson could be back in action for Edinburgh next week.

Watson and Van der Merwe set to give Scotland boost ahead of Six Nations

Ruaridh McConnochie is swapping the red rose for the thistle after being named in Scotland's Six Nations squad. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland Six Nations squad: Shock inclusions, McConnochie, Healy, injury fears

Hamish Watson pictured at an Edinburgh training session at DAM Health Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson back in training but Edinburgh and Scotland waiting game goes on

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair with co-captain Grant Gilchrist at full time after the 32-25 loss to Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair seeks ways to lift gloom as Edinburgh lose fourth URC game in a row

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