The Official Scottish Rugby Thread

[Jock42]

Didn't bother watching it, wish I had.

To be honest i probably wouldn’t have done if I wasn’t in a hotel but was very impressive. Might get back into it

Happen to be in Glasgow instructing on a course, but I was out for dinner and stuck with text updates!

You're in EM right? Anything interesting?

[Yr Alban]

To be honest i probably wouldn’t have done if I wasn’t in a hotel but was very impressive. Might get back into it

Happen to be in Glasgow instructing on a course, but I was out for dinner and stuck with text updates!

You're in EM right? Anything interesting?

I am. It’s the European Trauma Course - invented 15 or so years ago to challenge ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support, which is controlled by the American College of Surgeons).

[Blackmac]

So the DM see Ian Wright having a get together with his Arsenal chums as a better headline. Even Rodri's childish outburst gets greater billing. No mention of the actual victory until about half way down the page. What a shower of cunts.

[Biffer]

So the DM see Ian Wright having a get together with his Arsenal chums as a better headline. Even Rodri's childish outburst gets greater billing. No mention of the actual victory until about half way down the page. What a shower of cunts.

I'm telling you, Sky Sports and the English press will all start whining about the tournament being deprived of Haaland rather than anything else.

[inactionman]

So the DM see Ian Wright having a get together with his Arsenal chums as a better headline. Even Rodri's childish outburst gets greater billing. No mention of the actual victory until about half way down the page. What a shower of cunts.

I was both amused and bemused hearing about Spanish complaints of shithousery.



(Also, a humble suggestion -- maybe don't read the daily mail? You're only ever likely to be disappointed)

[Big D]

So the DM see Ian Wright having a get together with his Arsenal chums as a better headline. Even Rodri's childish outburst gets greater billing. No mention of the actual victory until about half way down the page. What a shower of cunts.

I am no lover of the DM, or the press but the SDM seem to have the result on the backpage according to a post I saw on twitter.

I wouldn't necessarily expect English or Scottish national football teams to be given a big billing in the other countries paper. Although I haven't consistently read any newspaper in about 20 years.

[Slick]

So the DM see Ian Wright having a get together with his Arsenal chums as a better headline. Even Rodri's childish outburst gets greater billing. No mention of the actual victory until about half way down the page. What a shower of cunts.

I was both amused and bemused hearing about Spanish complaints of shithousery.



(Also, a humble suggestion -- maybe don't read the daily mail? You're only ever likely to be disappointed)

I thought the female interviewer did quite well challenging their captain when he said that

[KingBlairhorn]

Just seen the Bulls squad for the upcoming S6 sprint series and am now very confused as to who is going to play for the Glasgow and Edinburgh A sides. The squad includes Richie Simpson (surely Glasgow starting 10), Christian Townsend (reserve 10), Ben Ashfar (starting 9), Jamie Drummond (starting hooker) etc. surely the point is these are the guys that will play rather than ageing/past it/never had it pros?

[Biffer]

So the DM see Ian Wright having a get together with his Arsenal chums as a better headline. Even Rodri's childish outburst gets greater billing. No mention of the actual victory until about half way down the page. What a shower of cunts.

I was both amused and bemused hearing about Spanish complaints of shithousery.



(Also, a humble suggestion -- maybe don't read the daily mail? You're only ever likely to be disappointed)

I thought the female interviewer did quite well challenging their captain when he said that

Funny how his understanding of English failed at that point as well, huh.

[Jock42]

Just seen the Bulls squad for the upcoming S6 sprint series and am now very confused as to who is going to play for the Glasgow and Edinburgh A sides. The squad includes Richie Simpson (surely Glasgow starting 10), Christian Townsend (reserve 10), Ben Ashfar (starting 9), Jamie Drummond (starting hooker) etc. surely the point is these are the guys that will play rather than ageing/past it/never had it pros?

I assume that playing for the A sides ties them to those sides. Given they're only playing 3, rather than the full 6, games it gives them more chance at game time.

[Biffer]

Just seen the Bulls squad for the upcoming S6 sprint series and am now very confused as to who is going to play for the Glasgow and Edinburgh A sides. The squad includes Richie Simpson (surely Glasgow starting 10), Christian Townsend (reserve 10), Ben Ashfar (starting 9), Jamie Drummond (starting hooker) etc. surely the point is these are the guys that will play rather than ageing/past it/never had it pros?

I assume that playing for the A sides ties them to those sides. Given they're only playing 3, rather than the full 6, games it gives them more chance at game time.

Also, the point for me is to prove they're better than the squad guys at Edinburgh and Glasgow. So play against the guy keeping you out of the 23, or out of the team when the internationals are away, and show you're better than them.

[westport]

Not too shabby for a really nice guy from Jed

All Black Sevens Head Coach Clark Laidlaw is set to make his return to the fifteen aside format after being confirmed as the New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach to lead them through to the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in South Africa later this year.

[Simian]

Not too shabby for a really nice guy from Jed

All Black Sevens Head Coach Clark Laidlaw is set to make his return to the fifteen aside format after being confirmed as the New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach to lead them through to the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in South Africa later this year.

Pleased for him! and pleased to see him back in the full game too.

[westport]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

[Slick]

A mate has just seen the squad getting on a plane to fly to Leicester…. Is that really necessary

[weegie01]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

So full strength. I assume Pyrgos starts as Edinburgh are going to play as they did versus Saracens and take them on up the guts, but then I'd rather have Crosbie starting thatn Watson if that is the case.

[robmatic]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

So full strength. I assume Pyrgos starts as Edinburgh are going to play as they did versus Saracens and take them on up the guts, but then I'd rather have Crosbie starting thatn Watson if that is the case.

Full strength and a good team on paper but they will have to front up and defend 100% better than they have been recently.

[Biffer]

Not too shabby for a really nice guy from Jed

All Black Sevens Head Coach Clark Laidlaw is set to make his return to the fifteen aside format after being confirmed as the New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach to lead them through to the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in South Africa later this year.

Pleased for him! and pleased to see him back in the full game too.

New Edinburgh head coach in summer 2025 after Steve Diamond falls out with everyone.

[charltom]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

Looking forward to being at that one, seeing as it's a fairly local match for me! I'll be the one with the wife and two sleepy small children...

[SaintK]

Not too shabby for a really nice guy from Jed

All Black Sevens Head Coach Clark Laidlaw is set to make his return to the fifteen aside format after being confirmed as the New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach to lead them through to the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in South Africa later this year.

Pleased for him! and pleased to see him back in the full game too.

New Edinburgh head coach in summer 2025 after Steve Diamond falls out with everyone.

I thought Diamond's "consultancy" was only until the end of this season

[inactionman]

Pleased for him! and pleased to see him back in the full game too.

New Edinburgh head coach in summer 2025 after Steve Diamond falls out with everyone.

I thought Diamond's "consultancy" was only until the end of this season

I can see why you'd put the word 'consultancy' in quotes when referring to dimes. I can't quite picture him taking a inclusive, listening approach.

[Biffer]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

Looking forward to being at that one, seeing as it's a fairly local match for me! I'll be the one with the wife and two sleepy small children...

I'll be the one with two other drunk blokes in their late 40s / early 50s

They may also be sleepy.

[SaintK]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

So full strength. I assume Pyrgos starts as Edinburgh are going to play as they did versus Saracens and take them on up the guts, but then I'd rather have Crosbie starting thatn Watson if that is the case.

That's a very strong looking Edinburgh side
Reckon the match could be one of the few away wins of the weekend

[Jock42]

Pleased for him! and pleased to see him back in the full game too.

New Edinburgh head coach in summer 2025 after Steve Diamond falls out with everyone.

I thought Diamond's "consultancy" was only until the end of this season

It is but as he was in the shortlist I doubt anyone will be surprised if he gets the job.

[Yr Alban]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

So full strength. I assume Pyrgos starts as Edinburgh are going to play as they did versus Saracens and take them on up the guts, but then I'd rather have Crosbie starting thatn Watson if that is the case.

That's a very strong looking Edinburgh side
Reckon the match could be one of the few away wins of the weekend

Oh, don’t. Every time someone says it looks like a strong Embra side, they get cuffed. Happened last time out v Connacht. Their form has fallen off a cliff and I can’t see anything other than a heavy defeat happening.

Is it on some form of TV that I might be able to watch in the pub? Will be in Embra overnight.

[Jock42]

On BT Sport.

[Yr Alban]

On BT Sport.

Cheers. May seek out somewhere with it on

[Slick]

Anyone heard from Tichtheid lately? Hasn’t been on for a while and unlike him not to be commenting on Scotland or Edinburgh

Hope the uninformed bugger is OK

[Slick]

On BT Sport.

Cheers. May seek out somewhere with it on

If you happen to be anywhere near Porty let me know!

[Big D]

Anyone heard from Tichtheid lately? Hasn’t been on for a while and unlike him not to be commenting on Scotland or Edinburgh

Hope the uninformed bugger is OK

He said he was taking a break IIRC.

[GrahamWa]

Anyone heard from Tichtheid lately? Hasn’t been on for a while and unlike him not to be commenting on Scotland or Edinburgh

Hope the uninformed bugger is OK

He said he was taking a break IIRC.

Still posting on the Weeg forum, all good.

[Slick]

Anyone heard from Tichtheid lately? Hasn’t been on for a while and unlike him not to be commenting on Scotland or Edinburgh

Hope the uninformed bugger is OK

He said he was taking a break IIRC.

Ahh OK, cheers

[robmatic]

Edinburgh Rugby team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16

Friday 31 March (kick-off 8pm) – live on BT Sport

15. Emiliano Boffelli (28)

14. Darcy Graham (57)
13. Mark Bennett (85)
12. James Lang (36)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (72)

10. Blair Kinghorn (131)
9. Henry Pyrgos (81)

1. Pierre Schoeman (95)
2. Stuart McInally (174)
3. WP Nel (185)
4. Sam Skinner (11)
5. Grant Gilchrist (187) Co-captain
6. Jamie Ritchie (95) Co-captain
7. Hamish Watson (137)
8. Viliame Mata (113)

Replacements

16. Dave Cherry (68)
17. Boan Venter (43)
18. Luan de Bruin (19)
19. Marshall Sykes (39)
20. Luke Crosbie (83)
21. Ben Vellacott (36)
22. Cammy Hutchison (18)
23. Damien Hoyland (104)

Unavailable: Matt Currie, Wes Goosen, Nick Haining, Henry Immelman, Ben Muncaster, Harry Paterson, Pierce Phillips, Charlie Savala, Angus Williams.

So full strength. I assume Pyrgos starts as Edinburgh are going to play as they did versus Saracens and take them on up the guts, but then I'd rather have Crosbie starting thatn Watson if that is the case.

That's a very strong looking Edinburgh side
Reckon the match could be one of the few away wins of the weekend

We've been playing like absolute fannies though recently.

[Biffer]

Anyone else on the 1100 from Waverley?

[Biffer]

So full strength. I assume Pyrgos starts as Edinburgh are going to play as they did versus Saracens and take them on up the guts, but then I'd rather have Crosbie starting thatn Watson if that is the case.

That's a very strong looking Edinburgh side
Reckon the match could be one of the few away wins of the weekend

We've been playing like absolute fannies though recently.

Yeah, but the last time we had the full team out was the Heineken Cup games in January. When we beat Saracens at home and Castres away

[robmatic]

That's a very strong looking Edinburgh side
Reckon the match could be one of the few away wins of the weekend

We've been playing like absolute fannies though recently.

Yeah, but the last time we had the full team out was the Heineken Cup games in January. When we beat Saracens at home and Castres away

I was quite confident about this fixture after those games but now...

Last week we had 11 of this week's starters and were poor. I dunno, I hope I'm wrong and I'm certain that we will score tries, but I'm not sure about managing a tight game.

[SaintK]

That's a very strong looking Edinburgh side
Reckon the match could be one of the few away wins of the weekend

We've been playing like absolute fannies though recently.

Yeah, but the last time we had the full team out was the Heineken Cup games in January. When we beat Saracens at home and Castres away

If you don't win the match, you'll win the scrap!!!

Steve Diamond is back in the game and relishing every minute of it, motivated to add some bite into an Edinburgh side bursting with talent ahead of making the trip to Leicester Tigers on Friday evening.
Diamond's message since being appointed lead rugby consultant to work alongside Mike Blair being crystal clear. "I think the boys need to be harder on each other. There’s sometimes a lethargy. I think we’re a little bit too nice," Diamond explains.

https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2F ... -cup%2F

[weegie01]

Good interview with Diamond. A lot of interesting insights

[Slick]

Good interview with Diamond. A lot of interesting insights

Yeah, read some of the stuff he was saying today, I liked it

[Slick]

I’m assuming the only place to watch the Edinburgh game is BT Sports?