I believe I'm right in saying Hollie Davidson will become the first person to ever referee both the All Blacks and Black Ferns this November.
Her list of firsts is genuinely stunning.
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RWC 2025: Scotland 38-8 Wales - Scottish Rugby Blog
The one thing we were sure of before this match was that it would be tight. None of this appeared to be in the minds of Francesca McGhie and her teammates as they stormed to their biggest ever win aga...
Wrote some talking points on Scotland's RWC victory over Wales at @scottishrugbyblog.co.uk There was so much more I could have praised both about the team and many more individual performances but would have been a chapter in a book length by that point π
www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk/2025/08/rwc-...
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Season 2024-2025 Review
Upward Trajectory
An Edinburgh Rugby season review for your perusal. A few stats, some facts and and my appraisal on how it went . open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Unfortunately, that first half went as feared. Real job now to keep this from getting silly π
Not the way you want to finish a season.
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Wolfhounds v Edinburgh Women 8/3/25
One last push
One last ride for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Full team news and preview from me here - theburghwatch.substack.com/p/wolfhounds...
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Wolfhounds v Edinburgh Women 8/3/25
One last push
One last ride for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Full team news and preview from me here - theburghwatch.substack.com/p/wolfhounds...
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Edinburgh Women v Clovers 1/3/25
Seasonβs nearly clover
Last home game of the season for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Hopefully a good crowd for it.
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
28.02.2025 13:03 β π 0 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Edinburgh Women v Clovers 1/3/25
Seasonβs nearly clover
Last home game of the season for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Hopefully a good crowd for it.
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
28.02.2025 13:03 β π 0 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Listed as injured this week.
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Edinburgh Women v Wolfhounds 22/2/25
The run-in starts here | Six Nations call-ups
Edinburgh Women are back at home tomorrow - team news and preview here, along with some thoughts on the wider Scotland squad announced this week. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Edinburgh Women v Wolfhounds 22/2/25
The run-in starts here | Six Nations call-ups
Edinburgh Women are back at home tomorrow - team news and preview here, along with some thoughts on the wider Scotland squad announced this week. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
21.02.2025 14:14 β π 1 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
PWR team of the week graphic featuring Nikki Simpson at hooker, Evie Gallagher at no 8, Lisa Thomson at centre and Francesca McGhie at wing
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Jack Mann has looked a cut above so far this afternoon. Going to be a serious player.
16.02.2025 14:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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The good thing about Edinburgh having two teams is that there's an immediate chance to erase a terrible result for one when the other plays the next day!
The women's team are on the road to face Glasgow this afternoon.
Pre-game reading - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Ahead of Friday night lights for the men, there's plenty of time to start the hype train for the women's Scottish derby tomorrow!
Preview and team news here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
14.02.2025 17:08 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
If they can minimize mistakes in their own half and exit more consistently, they'll flip the pressure onto their opponents and create dangerous attacking opportunities, which they are more than capable of taking.
If they can win that psychological battle, they'll put in more consistent...
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12.02.2025 03:05 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
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IT'S GAME DAY!
A wee read with your cornflakes - Edinburgh Women's half term report card open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Brython Thunder v Edinburgh Women 08/02/25
Half term report card
Another weekend of excellent rugby is ahead of us - and it all starts with Edinburgh Women tomorrow at 12.30.
Halfway through the #CelticChallenge season, here's my report card for Edinburgh open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
07.02.2025 18:06 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Gwalia Lightning v Edinburgh Women 01/02/25
Revenge is a dish best served at the earliest opportunity
HAPPY SIXMAS!
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
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Gwalia Lightning v Edinburgh Women 01/02/25
Revenge is a dish best served at the earliest opportunity
HAPPY SIXMAS!
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
31.01.2025 14:24 β π 5 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
Yup, those are the two in particular I'm thinking about. Though Sarries and obv Bristol lots also missing.
Even up here, Embra put out the unavailable list, which is something, but Glasgow don't.
31.01.2025 13:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
There have been a good few Scots missing from teamsheets the last couple weeks. Giving me the fear with the 6N looming.
31.01.2025 12:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Devasting ending to a very closely fought game. Don't need to wait long for a rematch, either!
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Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
Bouncebackability is a Virtue
Game morning (literally!)
Edinburgh v Gwalia Lightning at 11.30, live at the Hive or on Rugby Pass TV.
Still time for some pre-match reading open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
Bouncebackability is a Virtue
No need to spend your Saturday evening wallowing in another damp squib of an Edinburgh Men's performance - there's a Women's game to look forward to tomorrow!
Preview and teams here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Yes, Piardi is a fussy whistle-happy ref. BUT we know that and never adjust. And instead strive to see how many times we can fall on his bad side.
25.01.2025 16:36 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
Bouncebackability is a Virtue
Edinburgh Women are back this weekend as they host Gwalia Lightning.
Read my preview here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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