Auld Reekie Roller Derby take on top rivals
Edinburgh’s premier roller derby team take on their closest rivals in the final game of the year at Dalkeith this weekend, on Saturday 29th November. Auld Reekie Roller Derby’s All Stars, currently ranked 23 in Europe, are set to play against the Dublin Roller Derby Mighty Dubs. There have been a string of close match ups over the last few years for these high-class teams, with Dublin taking the win in all but one game since 2016. It’s become a fierce but friendly rivalry for the teams, but this time the All Stars are determined to triumph.
Team Coach, Lianne ‘Legs’ Little told us why she has every faith the All Stars will take the win this time, “This season has seen our All stars team really level up, fueled with a combination of elite National Squad training, the intensity of World Cup competition, and high-stakes matchups against powerhouse teams at top-tier tournaments in Vienna and Sweden. Our All Stars always rise to every challenge, and we're seeing a sharper, faster, more determined squad than ever before - I can't wait to see how they play on Saturday.”
With not just one, but two games taking place on Saturday, it’s set to be an exciting day for the sports club. Auld Reekie’s freshly re-launched C-Team will start the event with a tough game against Granite City Roller Derby’s Fight Hawks, travelling from Aberdeen.
Like many roller derby teams, the sports club is self-run and self-funded, so it’s a huge undertaking to manage three competitive teams, all of whom travel throughout the UK and internationally to play their sport. Membership has been steadily growing since the pandemic in 2020 and the club is proud to increase opportunities for their skaters to play with the revived C-level team, opening up the chance for newer skaters to start their roller derby journey.
‘Peace Melba’ Captain of the C-Team says, "Being a part of the C team has been so much fun and the best part of my roller derby journey so far. It truly is a group of incredible people and a place where newer skaters have had the chance to grow and develop together into a strong, cohesive unit. I have made friends for life here and the team has a real sense of community and heart."
As always at an Auld Reekie game day, there will be halftime entertainment throughout the day, a market stall area, refreshments, games and burritos. An excellent way to spend a cold November Saturday, whether you are an established fan, or totally new to this exciting, fast-paced sport!
Tickets can be bought in advance at: https://auldreekierollerderby.com/2025/10/30/thistle-be-the-last-jam-of-the-season/