Rugby Union

An aerial view of crowds at the largely uncovered Murrayfield Stadium during Scotland v France Rugby International in 1962.

27 photos showing how much Murrayfield stadium has changed

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his starting XV and replacements for Sunday’s opener against South Africa (Pic: SNS)

Rugby World Cup evening headlines: ‘Perfect’ claim and team news

We’ve put together a list of the best Edinburgh pub to watch the 2023 World Cup unfold, including Malones, pictured here.

Edinburgh's 15 best pubs to watch Rugby World Cup

Darcy Graham is expected to be fit for Sunday’s match with South Africa (Pic: Getty)

Thursday’s Rugby World Cup 2023 news headlines

Rail passengers are being urged to plan ahead of a busy weekend in Edinburgh. Rugby photo and Fringe photo by Getty. Train photo by Angus Duncan.

ScotRail urges passengers to plan ahead of busy weekend

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 pubs in Edinburgh where you can watch the Women's World Cup Final.

14 Edinburgh pubs to watch Women's World Cup Final

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

Edinburgh winger Damien Hoyland relishing his return to action

Fans are being urged to plan ahead and allow plenty time to get to Murrayfield in time for Saturday's game. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Travel advice for rugby fans ahead of Scotland v Italy match

Group A leaders Scotland face Georgia in their fourth Euro 2024 qualifying match, and we’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch the action unfold.

Edinburgh's 15 best pubs to watch Scotland v Georgia

Karim Benzema scores for Lyon against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League in 2008. This was the last competitive tie between the clubs, which United won 2-1 on aggregate. Picture: Getty

Man Utd v Lyon: Edinburgh stadium to host glamour friendly

Edinburgh Accies have had a good series

King of the Sevens: Can Edinburgh Accies come out on top?

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair will step down after the final game of the season against Ulster

Five changes and a fond farewell for Edinburgh coach and players

Stuart McInally will play for Edinburgh for the last time on Friday night.

New career awaits for Edinburgh legend retiring from rugby

Edinburgh Rugby academy graduate Nathan Sweeney has signed his first pro deal.

Rising star signs professional contract with Edinburgh

Scottish Rugby is trialling a new tackling law in the domestic game from next season

Scottish Rugby new tackling law trial explained

WP Nel is pictured at the DAM Health Stadium after signing a one-year contract extension. Picture: Ewan Bootman / SNS

WP Nel makes Edinburgh commitment and end of career prediction
Edinburgh Rugby fan favourite WP Nel has signed a new one-year deal to extend his stay until the end of next season..

Scott Steele will join Edinburgh Rugby on a one-year contract from Harlequins this summer

Edinburgh signing: "Coming back home is something I’ve always wanted to do"

Edinburgh take on Leicester at Welford Road in the Heineken European Champions Cup round of 16

Leicester v Edinburgh: TV channel; kick-off time; team news; form guide; odds

Emma Orr training with Scotland at The Oriam ahead of the second Six Nations match against Wales Edinburgh

“It would be the best birthday present ever”

Hogg was visibly emotional before winning his 100th cap against Ireland earlier this month,

“I've always wanted to finish at the top end of the game,” says Stuart Hogg

Edinburgh Rugby head coach Mike Blair is standing down at the end of the season

Barclay's withering assessment of Edinburgh Rugby's “abject” form

Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. Picture: David Rogers/Getty

New rugby consultant's input explained ahead of huge game for Edinburgh

North Berwick pair Ben Muncaster and Chris Dean both sign new two-year deals with Ediinburgh Rugby.

East Lothian duo extend stay at Edinburgh

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm is a big admirer of England skipper and clubmate Sarah Hunter. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

Friend and rival: "She one of the best leaders women's sport has ever seen"

Captain Jamie Ritchie reverts to blindside flanker to join Hamish Watson and No 8 Jack Dempsey in the back row. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SNS

Scotland XV v Italy: Four changes for final Six Nations match

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Pierre Schoeman and John Dalziel during a Scotland training session at the Oriam. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SN

"We're training, acting and behaving like a completely different team"
John Dalziel believes Scotland's performances against the elite of France and Ireland should give them even more encouragement than their victories over England and Wales.

Harry Paterson is one of three academy players to sign professional terms with Edinburgh. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Edinburgh hand former ballboy and two other youngsters a pro contract

Scotland’s Stuart Hogg (right) watches as his son Archie delivers the match ball to referee Luke Pearce ahead of the Guinness Six Nations match at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.

Watch as Stuart Hogg is joined by his kids at Murrayfield

Watsonians beat Ayrshire Bulls in the final of the FOSROC Super6 in October. A new structure and new teams have now been introduced. Picture: Ewan Bootman / SNS

New name, 3 new teams and 2 competitions in Super6 revamp

Mark Bennett has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland star commits future to Edinburgh

Huw Jones scored two tries against France and believes Scotland can beat anybody on their day. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

Can Scotland win the Six Nations title? Huw Jones delivers his verdict

Angus Williams is extending his stay at Edinburgh. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

"Quiet and humble determination": Edinburgh forward signs contract extension

Mike Blair will step down from his role as head coach of Edinburgh at the end of the season. Picture: SNS

Mike Blair to step down as head coach of Edinburgh Rugby

Footlights Bar and Grill in Spittal Street is a great choice for the Six Nations rugby - or indeed any other sport - with two giant laser screens and six large TVs. If you're feeling peckish, they serve tasty Scottish pub grub, including burgers.

15 atmospheric pubs to watch Six Nations

Javan Sebastian has three Scotland caps and will join Edinburgh this summer. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SNS

"Fresh challenge": International prop set to join Edinburgh

Ryan Reynolds wished good luck to the peloton of rugby stars cycling from Cardiff to Edinburgh to deliver the ball for the Doddie Weir Cup.

Celebrity sends ‘good luck' message to stars cycling for Doddie Weir charity

Scotland lost all three matches at last year's Rugby League World Cup h

Edinburgh Eagles: Why there is potential for rugby league in Scotland

Zander Fagerson returns to the front row having missed out on last weekend’s opening win over England at Twickenham. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SNS

Townsend keeps changes to a mininum for Wales clash

Scotland's Huw Jones scores the first try of the match against England at Twickenham. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

Six Nations contenders? Huw Jones on Scotland's title credentials

Pictured after training are players from both men's and women's teams

“A breath of fresh air”: Leith RFC’s first-ever women’s team

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe scores his side's second try during victory over England at Twickenham. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

"Like the Jonah Lomu Rugby game": Van Der Merwe's stunning solo score

Luke Crosbie will make his second start for Scotland in the Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SNS

Townsend names Scotland team for Six Nations opener

The Fan Zone will be at the Pear Tree pub in Edinburgh for all the Six Nations rugby matches this year.

Six Nations Fan Zone launched

A lone piper urges the Scottish team on to Calcutta cup victory during their 19-13 win over England in April 2000 in their six nations match at Murrayfield.

Here are the dates and times for the 2023 Six Nations Championship

Edinburgh's Adam McBurney scores one of his two tries against Sharks at the DAM Health Stadium. Picture Mark Scates / SNS

"Proud of the effort": Edinburgh coach sees positives in first defeat

Edinburgh's Luke Crosbie and Dave Cherry celebrates after Pierre Schoeman scores a second half try against Saracens. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

“Odds were stacked against us so we cashed in”: Blair’s big call

Dave Cherry scored an important try last week, was named in the Scotland squad this week and has now signed a contract extension with Edinburgh. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Scotland forward 'thrilled' to extend stay at Edinburgh

Edinburgh-bound Munster stand-off Ben Healy and former England wing Ruaridh McConnochie are in the Scotland Six Nations squad. Pictures: PA/Getty

Ex-England wing named in Scotland Six Nations squad

Henry Immelman has made 23 appearances for Edinburgh since joining in 2021.Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Immelman makes decision on his Edinburgh future

Edinburg fly-half Charlie Savala runs with the ball flanked by pop Pierre Schoeman against Castres. Picture: Valentine Chapuis / Getty

'Brilliant achievement': Edinburgh reach last 16 in Europe

Patrick Harrison has signed a four-year deal with his boyhood club Edinburgh Rugby.

Promising Edinburgh hooker signs four-year deal

Stevie Scott is looking forward to coaching in Scotland again after a few years in England, Romania and USA.

"Great to be back coaching in Scotland": Watsonians appoint new head coach

Scotland take on France twice, once at BT Murrayfield, as part of their World Cup preparations.

Scotland announce four warm-up Tests ahead Rugby World Cup

Ken Scotland has sadly passed away at the age of 86. He is pictured (top left) receiving the trophy on behalf of the Cambridge University invitation side at the Melrose Sevens in 1960, kicking the ball down the line against Ireland at Murrayfield in the 1960s (top right), looking through his archives in 2019 (bottom right) and pictured by Neil Hanna in 2006 (bottom left).

'True trailblazer' Scotland rugby star passes away aged 86