NPR

Next season's fixtures - don't think I missed any

Round 1 – Friday, Sep 26
Glasgow Warriors v Hollywoodbets Sharks (Scotstoun Stadium)
Saturday, Sep 27
Zebre Parma v Edinburgh (Stadio Lanfranchi)

Round 2 – Friday, Oct 3
Edinburgh v Ulster (Hive Stadium)
Saturday, Oct 4
Benetton v Glasgow Warriors (Stadio Monigo)

Round 3 – Friday, Oct 10
Munster v Edinburgh (Virgin Media Park)
Saturday, Oct 11
Glasgow Warriors v Dragons (Scotstoun Stadium)

Round 4 – Friday, Oct 17
Edinburgh v Benetton (Hive Stadium)
Saturday, Oct 18
Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors (TBC)

Round 5 – Friday, Oct 24
Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls (Scotstoun Stadium)
Saturday, Oct 25
Cardiff v Edinburgh (Cardiff Arms Park)

Round 6 – Saturday, Nov 29
Edinburgh v Ospreys (Hive Stadium)
Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors (Parc Y Scarlets)

Round 7 – Saturday, Dec 20
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Hampden Park)

Round 8 – Saturday, Dec 27
Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors (Scottish Gas Murrayfield)

Round 9 – Saturday Jan 3
Benetton v Edinburgh (Stadio Monigo)
Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma (Scotstoun Stadium)

Round 10 – Friday, Jan 23
Edinburgh v Vodacom Bulls (Hive Stadium)
Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors (Stadio Lanfranchi)

Round 11 – Friday, Jan 30
Glasgow Warriors v Munster (Scotstoun Stadium)
Saturday, Jan 31
Leinster v Edinburgh (TBC)

Round 12 – Friday, Feb 27
Edinburgh v Scarlets (Hive Stadium)
Saturday, Feb 28
Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Dexcom Stadium)

Round 13 – Saturday, Mar 21
Emirates Lions v Edinburgh (Emirates Airline Park)
Glasgow Warriors v Leinster (Scotstoun Stadium)

Round 14 – Friday, Mar 27
Glasgow Warriors v Benetton (Scotstoun Stadium)
Saturday, Mar 28
DHL Stormers v Edinburgh (DHL Stadium)

Round 15 – Friday, Apr 17
Edinburgh v Zebre Parma (Hive Stadium)
Saturday, Apr 18
Emirates Lions v Glasgow Warriors (Emirates Airline Park)

Round 16 – Friday, Apr 24
Edinburgh v Hollywoodbets Sharks (Hive Stadium)
Saturday, Apr 25
DHL Stormers v Glasgow Warriors (DHL Stadium)

Round 17 – Friday, May 8
Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff (Scotstoun Stadium)
Saturday, May 9
Dragons v Edinburgh (Rodney Parade)

Round 18 – Friday, May 15
Ulster v Glasgow Warriors (Ulster Rugby Stadium)
Edinburgh v Connacht (Hive Stadium)

Three year extension for Matt Fagerson at Glasgow

Biffer wrote: Wed May 21, 2025 2:51 pm Three year extension for Matt Fagerson at Glasgow

I'd like to see him try his luck down south

Biffer wrote: Wed May 21, 2025 2:51 pm Three year extension for Matt Fagerson at Glasgow

Glasgow are in a phase where their inward investment is limiting their outward investment for new talent.

Both Fagersons and Tuipulotu are likely on their biggest deals of their career now.

Would guess Zander and Tuipulotu are two of the highest paid players in Scotland. Possibly the two highest paid heading into next season.

Tichtheid wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 7:54 pm Voting open for The Caulie Lug

Venter got my vote

https://edinburghrugby.org/news-and-fea ... -vote-now/

Jamie Ritchie got it, there's no denying that he embodies what the Caulie Lug is all about - he'll never take a backwards step, huge commitment to the cause.

Jock42 wrote: Tue May 13, 2025 8:41 amGoosen.

Goose got Player of the Season

Tichtheid wrote: Wed May 21, 2025 9:17 pm

Jock42 wrote: Tue May 13, 2025 8:41 amGoosen.

Goose got Player of the Season

Ah good stuff. Other than his Kok up on Saturday he's been faultless all season.

inactionman and I going to Teuchters tomorrow night to watch his beloved Bath if anyone fancied a beer

George Turner signed for Quins, good for Quins, and great for Scotland

Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of promising young duo, SQ centre Charlie McCaig from Exeter Chiefs, and Scotland U20 loosehead Ben White from Melrose

Dogbert wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 9:58 am George Turner signed for Quins, good for Quins, and great for Scotland

He'll turn 35 just before the next world cup, he has a chance for sure. His style is largely about dynamism over power though (albeit he's one of the hardest hitting tacklers I've seen) so perhaps he will drop off over the next few years. Great to have the option and a chance for him to provide a more mature option for a few years amongst the many young hookers we have emerging.

Edinburgh embracing a strategy of hoovering up the young development prospects.

westport wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:14 am Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of promising young duo, SQ centre Charlie McCaig from Exeter Chiefs, and Scotland U20 loosehead Ben White from Melrose

I wonder what, if anything, this means for Mikey Jones? Jones is a couple of years older and yet to really make an impact.

KingBlairhorn wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:30 am

westport wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:14 am Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of promising young duo, SQ centre Charlie McCaig from Exeter Chiefs, and Scotland U20 loosehead Ben White from Melrose

I wonder what, if anything, this means for Mikey Jones? Jones is a couple of years older and yet to really make an impact.

Second LHP Edinburgh have signed for 25/26, with only one outgoing so far. Wouldn't expect White to see much game time with the 1s in 25/26.

Big D wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:42 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:30 am

westport wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:14 am Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of promising young duo, SQ centre Charlie McCaig from Exeter Chiefs, and Scotland U20 loosehead Ben White from Melrose

I wonder what, if anything, this means for Mikey Jones? Jones is a couple of years older and yet to really make an impact.

Second LHP Edinburgh have signed for 25/26, with only one outgoing so far. Wouldn't expect White to see much game time with the 1s in 25/26.

Venter will almost certainly be away with Scotland come February, that only leaves Jones and White as looseheads at the club, I think.

Tichtheid wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:46 am

Big D wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:42 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:30 am

I wonder what, if anything, this means for Mikey Jones? Jones is a couple of years older and yet to really make an impact.

Second LHP Edinburgh have signed for 25/26, with only one outgoing so far. Wouldn't expect White to see much game time with the 1s in 25/26.

Venter will almost certainly be away with Scotland come February, that only leaves Jones and White as looseheads at the club, I think.

Whitcombe as well.

topofthemoon wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 10:58 am
Whitcombe as well.

Right enough, I'd forgotten we'd signed him for next season as well

It does seem we're bloating out the squad with guys who may or may not make the grade - no disrespect to them, but these are not Venter/Goosen/Boff level signings

Richardson aside, he will be a great addition

Tichtheid wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 11:24 am It does seem we're bloating out the squad with guys who may or may not make the grade - no disrespect to them, but these are not Venter/Goosen/Boff level signings

Richardson aside, he will be a great addition

Piers O'Conor is a decent enough signing as well.

Most of the signings seem to be strategic punts on SQ players and I think that is fair enough really - it is part of the club's role.

There has been a bit of churn in the squad and it seems the budget has been cut for both pro teams, but I am not sure Edinburgh go into next season appreciably weaker. Of the exits, Boff, Bennett, and Scott haven't really contributed this season. We are weaker at scrum half but Price was probably on a decent wedge and has not really delivered. Richie is a loss but I think we are all expecting Douglas and McConnell to fill that void.

It's tough news, but we send our best to Nathan Sweeney who has made the difficult decision to step away from professional rugby on medical grounds.

robmatic wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 1:05 pm

Tichtheid wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 11:24 am It does seem we're bloating out the squad with guys who may or may not make the grade - no disrespect to them, but these are not Venter/Goosen/Boff level signings

Richardson aside, he will be a great addition

Piers O'Conor is a decent enough signing as well.

Most of the signings seem to be strategic punts on SQ players and I think that is fair enough really - it is part of the club's role.

There has been a bit of churn in the squad and it seems the budget has been cut for both pro teams, but I am not sure Edinburgh go into next season appreciably weaker. Of the exits, Boff, Bennett, and Scott haven't really contributed this season. We are weaker at scrum half but Price was probably on a decent wedge and has not really delivered. Richie is a loss but I think we are all expecting Douglas and McConnell to fill that void.

Hmmm! You sure about that?

Slick wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 1:49 pm inactionman and I going to Teuchters tomorrow night to watch his beloved Bath if anyone fancied a beer

I would if I were in town! Another time.

Yr Alban wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 5:03 pm

Slick wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 1:49 pm inactionman and I going to Teuchters tomorrow night to watch his beloved Bath if anyone fancied a beer

I would if I were in town! Another time.

That would be grand, definitely let us know next time

SaintK wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 4:50 pm

robmatic wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 1:05 pm

Tichtheid wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 11:24 am It does seem we're bloating out the squad with guys who may or may not make the grade - no disrespect to them, but these are not Venter/Goosen/Boff level signings

Richardson aside, he will be a great addition

Piers O'Conor is a decent enough signing as well.

Most of the signings seem to be strategic punts on SQ players and I think that is fair enough really - it is part of the club's role.

There has been a bit of churn in the squad and it seems the budget has been cut for both pro teams, but I am not sure Edinburgh go into next season appreciably weaker. Of the exits, Boff, Bennett, and Scott haven't really contributed this season. We are weaker at scrum half but Price was probably on a decent wedge and has not really delivered. Richie is a loss but I think we are all expecting Douglas and McConnell to fill that void.

Hmmm! You sure about that?

I thought he was alright at Connacht? I don't expect him to be starting ahead of Currie or Lang, but we have been really thin at centre this season with Scott and Bennett crocked all the time.

robmatic wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 5:14 pm

SaintK wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 4:50 pm

robmatic wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 1:05 pm

Piers O'Conor is a decent enough signing as well.

Most of the signings seem to be strategic punts on SQ players and I think that is fair enough really - it is part of the club's role.

There has been a bit of churn in the squad and it seems the budget has been cut for both pro teams, but I am not sure Edinburgh go into next season appreciably weaker. Of the exits, Boff, Bennett, and Scott haven't really contributed this season. We are weaker at scrum half but Price was probably on a decent wedge and has not really delivered. Richie is a loss but I think we are all expecting Douglas and McConnell to fill that void.

Hmmm! You sure about that?

I thought he was alright at Connacht? I don't expect him to be starting ahead of Currie or Lang, but we have been really thin at centre this season with Scott and Bennett crocked all the time.

He’s definitely come in as a reserve utility back. He’s not getting in ahead of either of those two at 12 or 13 and probably not ahead of currie at centre (12 or 13) or on the wing. He’ll also be behind Tuipolotu junior in both centre positions. He’ll obviously be behind Duhan and Darcy on the wings and obviously behind the Goose too. At fullback Patterson and Darcy will be ahead of him. Jack Brown is emerging too.

Even if he’s 3rd choice in both centre positions, at wing and at fullback though he is still a very handy player to have around the squad.

Officials not having a great game so far in the final.

A good night for Scottish internationals. Finn with the Challenge Cup and McTominay and Gilmour the Scudetto. Great to see!

KingBlairhorn wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 9:08 pm A good night for Scottish internationals. Finn with the Challenge Cup and McTominay and Gilmour the Scudetto. Great to see!

Napoli won? Great stuff, McTominay a full on legend there forever