Roddy Grant

Scotland's Rory Sutherland breaks through against Fiji. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘Fortunate’ Sutherland so grateful to be rescued from Worcester plight

Mike Willemse, centre, cuts a dejected figure after his deliberate knock-on led to Ulster's decisive penalty in Saturday's Pro-14 semi-final at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Familiar failings wreck Edinburgh’s dream of reaching Pro14 final

Richard Cockerill in his pomp with Leicester. Picture: Jamie McDonald/ALLSPORT

Dan McFarland set to renew battle with old ‘hero’ Richard Cockerill

Rob Harley has possibly suffered from his versatility and willingness to play where asked. Happily, his career may not be over for some time. Picture: SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Six Nations without visiting fans is too dismal to consider

Watsonians head coach Steve Lawrie. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Watsonians Super 6 coach Steve Lawrie set to go pro at Edinburgh

Adam Hastings has the nerve to play who dares wins rugby. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Scotland's breakthrough stars set to dazzle for years

Roddy Grant believes Fridays defensive malfunction against Benetton was a blip, but one that Edinburgh cannot afford to repeat. Picture: SNS/SRU

Jittery Edinburgh victory was a '˜wake-up call' says Roddy Grant

Al Strokosch will be part of Edinburgh's coaching team. Pic: TSPL

Al Strokosch joins Edinburgh set-up as coaches extend deals

Roddy Grant in action for Edinburgh. Now he will be helping coach the players. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Rugby legend Roddy Grant added to coaching staff

Edinburgh's Sasa Tofilau in action against Newcastle in last week's pre-season match. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Edinburgh's Sasa Tofilau goes from meat packer to pro rugby

John Dalziel is relishing the chance to go fully professional as a coach with London Scottish. Picture: SNS

John Dalziel delighted to get pro coaching chance

Sean Lineen was seconded to London Scottish as director of rugby. Picture: SNS Group

SRU blames '˜performance environment' for Exiles split

Edinburghs Damien Hoyland is tackled by Jeds Gregor Young. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Edinburgh's City slickers make it five sevens for the pros

Roddy Grant played for Scotland at sevens in the Commonwealth Games at Ibrox. Picture: Craig Watson/SNS

Roddy Grant targets Melrose Sevens glory for Edinburgh

Ross McCann (left) and Patrick Kelly will spend 15 weeks in New Zealand after winning John Macphail rugby scholarships. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Future rugby stars chosen for 15-week New Zealand trip

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson thinks making the Scotland Six Nations squad is a "long shot". Picture: Ian Rutherford

Hamish Watson admits Six Nations is a '˜long shot'

Sean Lineen will oversee the launch of the new partnership

SRU announces London Scottish partnership

Roddy Grant joined Edinburgh in 2009, and has made over 130 appearances for the capital side. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Roddy Grant, Edinburgh Rugby back row, to retire

Man of the match Roddy Grant lead by example, scoring three tries. Picture: SNS Group/SRU Bill Murray

Edinburgh warm up with impressive win over Romania

Jack Cuthbert, left and Anton Bresler model the new kits. Picture: SNS

Edinburgh Rugby unveil new home and away kits

Steve Scott. Picture: Ian Rutherford

World Cup stand-ins ‘will do Edinburgh proud’

Glasgow captain Al Kellock. Picture: Toby Williams

Allan Massie: Glasgow put faith in Al Kellock

Greig Laidlaw. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Greig Laidlaw critics forced on to the back foot

Edinburghs Phil Burleigh storms clear during the capital sides European Challenge Cup victory. Picture: SNS

Burleigh lays claim to final place

Edinburgh players celebrate after repelling a late London Irish drive and progressing to the Challenge Cup semi-final. Picture: Ben Hoskins/Getty

Edinburgh win ‘heart-stopper’ to reach semi

Tim Visser will join Harlequins in May after six years with Edinburgh. Picture: SNS/SRU

Tim Visser to leave Edinburgh Rugby for Harlequins

Greig Tonks: Twoyear extension. Picture: SNS

Greig Tonks & Roddy Grant sign new Edinburgh deals

The Scottish international is right back into the starting XV. Picture: SNS

David Denton return among six Edinburgh changes

Ross Rennie has been forced on to the sidelines

Allan Massie: Sad to see Ross Rennie retire

"No doubt that Glasgow are a better team with Rob Harley and Chris Fusaro [pictured] on the flanks." Picture: Robert Perry

Allan Massie: Deciding factors in the 1872 upset

David Denton makes ground for Edinburgh in a heartening return to action for the capital side. Picture: SNS

Edinburgh 28-13 Cardiff Blues: Edinburgh come good

Stuart Hogg looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games during Team Scotland training. Picture: SNS

Glasgow 2014: Stuart Hogg aiming for 7s medal

Grant is looking forward to a "special" 2014 Games in front of a home crowd. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Roddy Grant out to justify Commonwealth Games pick

Roddy Grant: Scored try for Edinburgh. Picture: SNS

Connacht 11-7 Edinburgh: Burgh pushed aside

Ross Rennie, left, and Stuart McInally. Pictures: Neil Hanna

Edinburgh loan Rennie and McInally to Bristol

Chris Fusaro: Back in Scots squad. Picture: Robert Perry

Heineken Cup: Chris Fusaro to take fight to Toulon

Scott Johnson is all smiles on the day he revealed his squad for this year's Six Nations. Picture: SNS

Scott Johnson names Scotland Six Nations squad

Roddy Grant out to make amends for Boxing Day loss

The Edinburgh squad convene at full time after defeat to Glasgow. Picture: SNS

Du Preez calls for ‘fire and ice’ from Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Roddy Grant tackled by Glasgow defence in last year's 1872 Cup. Picture: TSPL

Call for “cool heads” in Edinburgh v Glasgow derby

Sean Kennedy is looking forward to Edinburgh's match against Zebre. Picture: SNS

Sean Kennedy eager to reap reward with Edinburgh

Roddy Grant knows Edinburgh cannot afford to start like Glasgow did against Toulon if they are to beat Perpignan. Picture: SNS

Grant wants fast start from Edinburgh to silence French
EDINBURGH have plenty to reasons to focus on their own performance after beating Munster in the first week of the Heineken Cup, but, as they head to the south o...

Edinburgh captain Roddy Grant. Picture: SNS

Ospreys v Edinburgh: Grant looks for continuity

Alan Solomons. Picture: SNS

Comment: Basic mistakes will require wisdom of Solomons

Injured Allan to miss New Zealand trip

Roddy Grant’s new contract eases pain of season

Surgery rules out Edinburgh pair for rest of season

1872 Cup: Not a Lawrie load of things to shout about for Edinburgh

Forgotten flanker Roddy Grant keen for derby spotlight

Gary Mackay: Win can be one that turns the tide for Hearts

David Denton still determined to achieve season goals at Edinburgh

Michael Bradley wants Edinburgh to gatecrash Cardiff

Rugby: Leinster match now a key clash says Grant

Macphail rugby award: A tall order, but scholarship puts Gray on road to emulati...

Roddy Grant stands by decision to shun kick

Rugby: Grant aid on offer by Roddy

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