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Graham Bean

Chief Rugby Writer

Graham Bean is the specialist rugby writer for The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday. He has worked for the titles for 25 years and been sports editor of both as well as group head of sport. He has been chief rugby writer since the start of the 2021-22 season and regularly covers the Scotland rugby national team, the Six Nations, Autumn Internationals and both Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors.

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Edinburgh's Damien Hoyland has not played since October. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Edinburgh winger Damien Hoyland relishing his return to action

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn had to go off after 13 minutes due to a back spasm. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Van der Merwe, Kinghorn, McInally, Crosbie update ahead of 1872 Cup ties

Duhan van der Merwe made a winning return for Edinburgh against Bennetton. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh forced to play second fiddle as Scotland take priority

Blair Kinghorn was back training with Edinburgh on Tuesday after a gruelling journey. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Kinghorn targets title as Edinburgh fly-half puts travel woes behind him

SRU president Ian Barr. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Clubs vote overwhelmingly for change in the governance of Scottish Rugby

Emiliano Boffelli takes a high ball under pressure during Edinburgh's 28-17 defeat by Stormers in South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

‘Plucky losers’ tag holds no appeal for Edinburgh captain Grant Gilchrist

Edinburgh's Mark Bennett tackles JJ Kotze of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Cape Town. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Mike Blair proud of Edinburgh but left to rue two key moments in Cape Town

Hamish Watson takes the game to Glasgow during the 1872 Cup derby at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Seasoned traveller Hamish Watson knows how to win on South African soil

Edinburgh celebrate their Challenge Cup victory over Bath, their first win in a knockout tie for seven years. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

The similar knockout history shared by Edinburgh and Stormers

Pierre Schoeman (left) in typically combative action for Edinburgh during the win over Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Pierre Schoeman shows Edinburgh players ‘what world class looks like’

Wes Goosen scores a try for Hurricanes against the British and Irish Lions during the 2017 tour. Picture: MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Edinburgh sign New Zealand U20 winger for next season

Pierre Schoeman has committed his future to Edinburgh Rugby by signing a new deal. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Schoeman targets ten more years and citizenship

Former Scotland centre Scott Hastings is undergoing treatment for Non Hodgkin lymphoma.

Scottish rugby legend undergoing treatment for Non Hodgkin lymphoma

Edinburgh captain Grant Gilchrist watches on as referee Pierre Brousset watches replays of the Henry Pyrgos incident on the big screen at the DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair perplexed by big TMO decision on Henry Pyrgos as Edinburgh go out

Connor Boyle will start for Edinburgh against Wasps. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Schoeman and Watson absences explained as Edinburgh chase Euro semi-final

Jamie Hodgson trains with Edinburgh ahead of facing Wasps on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Edinburgh 'more than capable' of beating Wasps in Challenge Cup

Damien Hoyland has signed a new contract with Edinburgh. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Coffee helped me through the rehab grind says Edinburgh winger
Edinburgh winger Damien Hoyland was glad he had his coffee business to fall back on when the months of rehab became a grind.
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Douglas Struth is looking forward to seeing Edinburgh have a full house against Ulster.

Edinburgh Rugby considering stadium expansion and open to investment

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson is challenged by Zebre's Liam Mitchell in last weekend's URC fixture at the DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

'Great for the SRU but a shame for us' - Edinburgh rue 1872 Cup switch

WP Nel is available again for Edinburgh after a two-match ban. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Landmark game for Edinburgh Rugby but two players ruled out for season

The DAM Health Stadium is likely to be filled to its 7,774 capacity for the visit of Ulster. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby close in on first DAM Health Stadium sell-out

Edinburgh's players celebrate a tough win over Zebre.

Edinburgh play with fire but manage to overcome Zebre

Freddie Owsley will make his third Edinburgh start when he faces Zebre. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Bold call at full-back from Blair as Edinburgh face Zebre

Prop Angus Williams has become a valuable member of the Edinburgh squad. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh prop Angus Williams swaps labouring for front row as hard graft pays o...

Stuart Hogg celebrates with the Calcutta Cup after Scotland beat England at BT Murrayfield in the 2022 Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Six Nations 2023: Dates and kick-off times announced

Blair Kinghorn, left, has impressed Jaco van der Walt since moving to stand-off. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Van der Walt open to positional switch as Blair Kinghorn takes over at 10

Edinburgh stand-off Blair Kinghorn breaks forward with support from Ben Vellacott during the 15-9 defeat by Emirates Lions at Ellis Park. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock

Edinburgh Rugby urged to achieve ‘something special’ as they fight on two fronts

Emiliano Boffellli scored a try in each half as Edinburgh defeated Bath 41-19. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

End to Edinburgh’s barren seven-year run creates potentially intriguing cup semi
Edinburgh’s 41-19 victory over Bath on Saturday night allowed the capital side to scratch a seven-year itch as they won a knockout tie for the first time since 2015.
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Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman got the crowd going with some powerful runs. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Mike Blair jokes about Pierre Schoeman's crowd-pleasing status

Edinburgh's WP Nel has been suspended for three weeks, which could be reduced to two.

Edinburgh prop suspended for three weeks - but it could be reduced

Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman took in the Hearts v Hibs game last weekend.

Edinburgh prop now a ‘loud and proud Hearts fan’ after watching win over Hibs

Pau's Teo Bordenave, left, is alleged to have been struck on the head. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby unsure of next move as WP Nel is cited over Pau incident

Stuart McInally has backed Edinburgh to beat anyone at the DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Stuart McInally makes bold double-winning claim for Edinburgh

Edinburgh forwards coach Stevie Lawrie has urged the squad to seize the opportunity of securing a home tie in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup

Edinburgh coach on grasping the chance of a home tie and potential venue switch

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said the incident was a "private matter". Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Stuart Hogg apologises for players' unauthorised night out in Edinburgh

Duhan van der Merwe was sent off while playing for Worcester Warriors against London Irish. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Duhan van der Merwe banned after disciplinary hearing

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn scores his side's fourth try during the win over Connacht at DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh 56-8 Connacht: Blair Kinghorn stakes claim for Scotland jersey

Jamie Ritchie says Scotland will use the emotion of the occasion when they face England. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Jamie Ritchie can use injury lay-off to become as influential as Boks great

Gael Fickou scores France's third try just before half-time after Scotland had squandered two good opportunities. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Six Nations analysis: Scotland's heaviest home defeat since 2015

Rory Darge gave Scotland some hope with his first-half try.

Six Nations: Scotland given a French lesson at Murrayfield

Matt Fagerson will miss the France game but should be fit to face Italy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Cameron Redpath will make full recovery from neck injury, says Townsend

Gregor Townsend says Scotland are "a humble and hard working group". (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend defends Scotland in the face of criticism from former coach

Lana Skeldon in action for Scotland during an Autumn Test match against Japan at the DAM Health Stadium last November. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland aim to take 'once in a lifetime opportunity' in World Cup shoot-out

Louise McMillan was impressed by Colombia in their win over Kazakhstan. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland women pursue Rugby World Cup goal against ‘fierce Colombians’

Wales' fly-half Dan Biggar kicked four penalties and the winning drop goal in the 20-17 win over Scotlabd. (Photo by Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

Six Nations: Townsend issues France warning as he reflects on defeat by Wales

Stuart Hogg, the Scotland captain, celebrates the 20-17 victory over England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Don’t mention the Grand Slam! Hastings calls for calm after England win

The 2022 Six Nations got off to the perfect start for Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.

Townsend admits his nerves were shredded