Why the SRU Look to ‘Foreign Aid’
Don’t go off declaring the SRU ignorant of youth before you consider why the two pro sides have brought in players that are not qualified to play for Scotland.
Category: Pro Teams
Edinburgh Secure Experienced Kiwi
Edinburgh Rugby today announced the signing of ex Blues, Highlanders and one-time All-Black Ben Atiga to add to their growing squad for next season.
Leinster 54-13 Edinburgh
Edinburgh travelled to Dublin with hope that Leinster’s “league” team might not be quite as clinical as the “cup” team packed with stars. As they found out, they’re just as clinical.
A Landmark Year For Both Pro Teams…
Edinburgh and Glasgow have less resources than English and French giants, but you don’t hear them complaining. They now have a chance to improve furrther.
Edinburgh v Toulouse Post-Match Reaction
Rory takes a big swig of Heineken and waters it down with a sprinkle of post-match reaction from both camps.
Edinburgh Into Heineken Semi-Finals: Edinburgh 19 – 14 Toulouse
Edinburgh make history with 19-14 victory over the French giants. They fought hard and have booked a place Semi-Finals of the Heineken Cup with a match at the Aviva Stadium to come.
Brown Starting To Make His Mark
We sat down with Tom Brown to talk about his first Heineken Cup start and the positive influence of Chris Paterson on his debut season as a pro.
Bradley Building A Buzz
Michael Bradley announced his team to take on the royalty of European Rugby with few surprises, while Toulouse always have one or two up their sleeves.
Setting The Scene
Previously on Edinburgh Rugby: as winter sweeps back into the capital, something stirs in the dark heart of Murrayfied…
Edinburgh 26-23 Scarlets
Brodie Smithers was at Murrayfield to see Edinburgh snatch their first league win this year, just ahead of their important Heineken Cup match with Toulouse.
Glasgow 31-3 Cardiff
Glasgow needed a home win to kick-start the run in to the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs, and they delivered despite a high injury count.
Edinburgh and Glasgow Set For The Weekend
Edinburgh and Glasgow have both announced strong teams for the weekend’s RaboDirect PRO12 clashes.
Worry Not, The Rabo Pro12 Is Back!
Here are both the teams for tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 games involving Glasgow and Edinburgh. Can both sides get much needed wins?
Mac Makes The Warriors
All Black flanker Angus Macdonal signs for the Warriors. Will the spending spree stop, and will others leave now that the pack has been bolstered? Johhnie Beattie has already jumped ship…
The Shock Of The Swap
Today it became official that Gregor Townsend will replace Sean Lineen as Glasgow Warriors head coach next season, with Lineen being put in charge of player recruitment for the SRU. This one shook many people. The timing was poor.
