Richard Cockerill

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

Mark Bennett has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Mark Bennett has say on Mike Blair decision and Scotland omission

Mike Blair on the training field, where he is happiest. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

No regrets for Blair on risky decision to quit all-consuming Edinburgh job

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

Former Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill, who will step down as England's scrum coach to take charge of Montpellier's forwards once the Guinness Six Nations has been completed.

Ex-Edinburgh coach Cockerill to step down as England’s scrum coach

Richard Cockerill sports a 'see you Jimmy' hat after Scotland's win over England in 2018. He was coach of Edinburgh at the time. Picture: Ross Parker/ SNS

‘Tough bugger and not the normal well-to-do Edinburgh boy’ - Cockerill's warning

"Schoo! Schoo!" Scotland's South African-born loosehead prop Pierre Schoeman is a Murrayfield cult favourite.

Pierre Schoeman big interview: 'Our time in the Six Nations is now'

Eddie Jones has been sacked as head coach of England after seven years in charge. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones sacked by England as former Edinburgh coach takes temporary charge

Duhan van der Merwe during Edinburgh Rugby media access at the DAM Health Stadium, on October 11, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Van der Merwe relishing returning to Edinburgh with increased competition

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

Kyle Rowe is set to make his Scotland debut on the tour of South America. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Kyle Rowe’s rise and why leaving Edinburgh paved the way for his Scotland call

Darcy Graham scores the opening try during Edinburgh's 20-20 draw with DHL Stormers in October. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair keen for Edinburgh to keep playing expansively but balance is key

Glasgow Warriors beat Edinburgh 30-17 at Scotstoun in the 1872 Cup first leg in March. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Surprise package Edinburgh are now just like us says Glasgow coach

Mark Bennett has flourished under Mike Blair at Edinburgh. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

In-form Edinburgh Rugby centre signs new contract

Mark Bennett has been in excellent form for Edinburgh this season. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh won’t compromise their commitment to attacking rugby

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair speaks to fans before the recent ECPR Challenge Cup match against Bath at DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Edinburgh Rugby sell-outs can become the norm - Allan Massie

Mark Bennett scores his first Scotland try, against Italy during the 2015 Six Nations defeat at Murrayfield. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Mark Bennett fired up for Italy after fearing he was ‘done’ at Test level

England’s Joe Marler was left to rue a line-out error in the defeat to Scotland at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Decisive Murrayfield moment left England prop 'feeling like Eminem in 8 Mile'

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

The 38-year England record Scotland hope to end at Murrayfield

Jamie Ritchie says Scotland will use the emotion of the occasion when they face England. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie: ‘I’ll always be thankful to Cockers’

Magnus Bradbury has been named Edinburgh's player of the month. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Revitalised Bradbury explains why he is flourishing under new Edinburgh regime

Rory Darge has excelled since moving to Glasgow Warriors from Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Key battles that will decide 1872 Cup clash at Scotstoun

Darcy Graham is disappointed there will be no fans at the 1872 Cup games. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

1872 Cup was dismissed as ‘gravy bowl’ by Richard Cockerill but Darcy Graham is ...

Edinburgh and Benetton players line up for a minute's applause in memory of Siobhan Cattigan, the Scotland Women's international whose death at 26 was announced this week. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby takeaways: Things we learned from bonus point win over Benetton

Head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's battery of benefits in energetic surge in URC

Edinburgh's Marshall Sykes, Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Hodgson and Luke Crosbie were among eight Scotland debutants against Tonga. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh’s style now better suited to Scotland

Duncan Hodge has teamed up with the Fijians after leaving Edinburgh.

Hodge begins life with Fiji as Pacific Islanders benefit from Scottish presence

Edinburgh assistant coach Stevie Lawrie.

Edinburgh still have one Cockerill hallmark as Baber update on Fiji issued

Blair Kinghorn impressed at stand-off in the pre-season friendly against Benetton. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Kinghorn backed to supply the X-factor at stand-off for Edinburgh

John Barclay is excited for the future of Edinburgh Rugby under Mike Blair (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Barclay excited for Edinburgh Rugby future after 'frustration' of last season

The recently retired Fraser McKenzie will deliver the match ball ahead of Edinburgh's match against Newcastle Falcons. Picture: Bruce White/SNS

McKenzie to deliver match ball in emotional farewell to Edinburgh

Magnus Bradbury pictured at the Edinburgh Rugby Stadium which will stage its first game on Saturday when Newcastle come calling. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Bradbury says united Edinburgh will ‘play a bit more’ under Blair

Grant Gilchrist, left, and Stuart McInally have been announced as Edinburgh's co-captains for the new season. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

McInally reaches out to Edinburgh’s new boys after change of leadership

Henry Pyrgos during Edinburgh's open training session at their new stadium. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Henry Pyrgos ready to be challenged by Mike Blair as new coach adds variation

Richard Cockerill left Edinburgh in July after four seasons in charge. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Richard Cockerill lands new job in Eddie Jones' England set-up

Henry Immelman has joined Edinburgh after five seasons at Montpellier. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Versatile Henry Immelman taken by surprise by change of coach at Edinburgh

New Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair has brought a "freshness" to the club, according to Grant Gilchrist. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

‘We needed to change’ - Grant Gilchrist on Edinburgh’s turbulent summer

James Lang has signed for Edinburgh and is keen to establish himself at inside centre. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

James Lang on why Cockerill’s Edinburgh exit caused ‘panic stations’

New Edinburgh coach Mike Blair at the club's stadium which boasts an artificial playing surface. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Edinburgh chief explains Blair appointment and what to expect from new coach

Rory Sutherland, who toured with the British and Irish Lions, has left Edinburgh to join Worcester. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Edinburgh seek short-term fix to cover Rory Sutherland exit

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie with fiancée Millie and children Oscar and Ava.

Jamie Ritchie on wedding bells and embracing the new era at Edinburgh

Head coach Danny Wilson oversees a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun. They are back in action at the start of September.

Wilson explains Glasgow plans for returning Lions and how they can boost camp

New Edinburgh Rugby head coach Mike Blair took over from Richard Cockerill last month. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

New Edinburgh head coach plans 'a little bit of change'

Emiliano Boffelli pictured playing for Argentina in a 2020 Tri-Nations match against Australia. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Argentina pair Boffelli and Moyano kick off the Blair era at Edinburgh

Mike Blair has been appointed Edinburgh head coach after five years with Scotland. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Mike Blair is new Edinburgh coach as club seek tactical and cultural development

Richard Cockerill has left Edinburgh after four seasons as head coach. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Analysis: Timing of Richard Cockerill's Edinburgh departure is a surprise

Richard Cockerill has left Edinburgh Rugby. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Richard Cockerill leaves Edinburgh Rugby ‘by mutual consent’

Lewis Carmichael scores a try on his Scotland debut, against Canada in Edmonton in 2018. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Concussion forces Scotland forward Lewis Carmichael to retire at the age of 26

Action from a Glasgow v Edinburgh match as Hamish Watson takes on Ryan Wilson. Both sides will play in the United Rugby Championship next season.

Huge boost as Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors join new United Rugby Championship

Edinburgh's Cameron Hutchison made a try-scoring debut off the bench in the narrow defeat by Ulster. Picture: Bruce White/SNS

Richard Cockerill talks up Edinburgh’s young guns ahead of final game

Winger Eroni Sau is leaving Edinburgh at the end of the season. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Edinburgh Rugby announce the 10 players leaving the club

Edinburgh's Eroni Sau scores his side's fifth try during the narrow Rainbow Cup defeat by Munster at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Bruce White/SNS

Call for ‘Judas’ captain’s challenge to be abandoned as Edinburgh are edged out

Of Edinburgh's Lions contingent, Hamish Watson and Duhan van der Merwe will start against Ulster while Rory Sutherland continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Watson and van der Merwe need game-time to challenge for Lions Test places

Darcy Graham has signed a new contract with Edinburgh Rugby. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

Darcy Graham signs new contract in huge boost for Edinburgh Rugby

Darcy Graham stands on Edinburgh's new artificial pitch which he believes will suit his game. Picture Ross Parker / SNS

Darcy Graham thinks Edinburgh’s new pitch is tailor made for his game

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