Reports yesterday from a very forthright press conference by Richard Cockerill have Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Cornell du Preez, Jason Tovey and Duncan Weir all headed for the exit from Edinburgh at the end of the season.
Cockers cleaning house at Edinburgh
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Keeping an eye out for Scotland’s up and coming rugby stars
Weir’s Way: Lonely in the Lothians
Edinburgh’s backroom department have been busy in recent weeks with Richard Cockerill’s team making a number of signings to bolster the squad. Will Duncan Weir be left out in the cold by all these fly-half signings?
Gray and Hogg face 6 month layoff
Glasgow and Scotland stars Jonny Gray and Stuart Hogg have successfully undergone surgery in recent days but now face an extended recovery period.
Kelly Brown retires, set for Sarries Academy role
Former “Killer Bee” Kelly Brown has announced his retirement from playing rugby at the end of the season, aged 34. Rory Baldwin takes a look back at his career.
Laidlaw out for rest of Six Nations
As suspected, Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations with the ankle injury he suffered in the loss to France. And MORE transfer news.
Huw Jones Set For Glasgow, Bennett Out?
Big secret revealed: not really. Almost inevitably, Huw Jones has signed a 2 year deal with Glasgow commencing after the Currie Cup. UPDATED 7/2
Missing In Action
There are still a number of Scotland players who could be termed “missing in action” ahead of the Six Nations. Rory Baldwin investigates.
Laidlaw to France; Hogg stays in Glasgow
A few bits of transfer news this week: Stuart Hogg signs up for another 2 years and Greig Laidlaw is off to France.
News Roundup
Plenty of news on signings and transfers for the pro teams and beyond, and possibly a decision on a new artificial pitch for Scotstoun. Plus news that Castres are keeping Richie Gray, for a week at least.
Glasgow’s Departing Warriors
From fans favourites to one season disappointments via the irreplaceable, the players leaving the Warriors this season are an eclectic mix, writes John Anderson.
Gilchrist Signs On Until 2017
Surprise news of the day: Grant Gilchrist is staying put and not off to France after all.
Coman’s off, but Bennett’s back
Edinburgh’s captain Mike Coman is set for London Irish at the end of the season while an injury update from the Scotland camp bears better news.
Matt Scott bound for Gloucester
Edinburgh/Scotland centre Matt Scott will be Gloucester/Scotland centre Matt Scott from next season, it was announced.