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Edinburgh Rugby Match Column author - www.theburghwatch.substack.com Blog at https://theburghwatch.blogspot.com BBC Edinburgh Fan Voice column at bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/scottish Independent not xenophobic

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Lot been said this week about Scotland only turning up when we play England. Should we also be questioning why England frequently fail to turn up for these games?

14.02.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

What's lawn bowls like as a spectator sport cos rugby is shit

07.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was very dramatic but on closer inspection there was enough claret for a transfusion to make it clear he wasn't at it

01.02.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shit happens. I'm more inclined to put more of the blame on the Stranger Things type refereeing.

31.01.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Piardi's reffing of this game just bizarre

31.01.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I give him a hard time but that first half try v Leinster from Duhan has him on a half century of tries for Edinburgh. Just another 21 need to take the top spot from Tim Visser

31.01.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ill decide. Yes

31.01.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for circulating

23.01.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm angry, not with players. They did their best. There will always be mistakes but we have been sold down the river by SRU/club Here's what I think is our list or our biggest defeats in Europeam rugby.
1. 1996 Dax 69 Edin 6
2.2020 Racing Edin 3
3. 2026 Bath 63 Edin 10
4. 1997 Newcastle 72 Edin 24

17.01.2026 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So im discovering

16.01.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Leslie. Stranger things have happened. Not often though.

16.01.2026 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No, I'm at the mercy of the elements

16.01.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A glutton for punishment.

16.01.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Up our game? Forgive my cynicism but i'm not sure that amount of 'learnings' are possible in the time available.

11.01.2026 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hes been the nominal 10 replacement a few times whether thats been shifting from 12 or on the bench and has I think had to fulfil that role a couple of times but I can't mind when. Dont think hes ever started for us at 10

08.01.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There were handling and discipline errors for sure but it may be cliche but it's a hard place to go especially for Edinburgh. Douglas was good and has had good minutes in our last 4 games.

No argument re Everitt

03.01.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A first away win of the season and a first win at Benetton since 2017. A brilliant if unexpected start to the year. A huge effort from the guys. Well done Edinburgh

03.01.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thats a shame. I wasn't sure what he was doing

29.12.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What's Toby Booth up to?

29.12.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Edinburgh v Glasgow 27/12/25 Big Hoose Hopeful

A wee bit different this week. A first interview for the column open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

24.12.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Holes? Its like The Orca after Jaws has had his way with it.

22.12.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I didn't realise Rob was still writing for the Daily mail! Laidlaw is a Scotland legend but his one foray into coaching was a disaster in what looks to me like a retirement home league. Hardly the stuff of dreams

22.12.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent stuff from Russell previewing the season as a whole and todays game v Wolfhounds.

20.12.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hes injured too. Hand injury of some kind

17.12.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lang is injured. O'conor played there last week. Lang would be the preferred option though

17.12.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Predicted Edinburgh team for Glasgow Away
1. Schoeman
2. Ashman
3. Hill
4. CHH
5. Gilchrist
6. McConnell
7. Richardson
8. Bradbury
9. Vellacott
10. Scott
11. VDM
12. O'Conor
13. Currie
14. Graham
15. Goosen

I think these players are fit. Posting to compare with official selection when announced

17.12.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Scottish Rugby Union - Latest News - BBC Sport The home of Scottish Rugby Union on BBC Sport online. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio.

This weeks offering for the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

09.12.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just a light drizzle at the Hive. No. of scrums just went up id guess

07.12.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Id seen S1 before but a long time ago on a different platform. Watched it again last week or so and enjoyed it. Started S2 and gave up. Gleesom was very good.

03.12.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Scottish Rugby Union - Latest News - BBC Sport The home of Scottish Rugby Union on BBC Sport online. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio.

Some thoughts for the BBC Sport website on Edinburgh's win v Ospreys
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

02.12.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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