The makers of the brand new official version of Edinburgh MONOPOLY are facing a huge dilemma. They are not sure which sport has a monopoly on Edinburgh hearts – and they are sending out a plea to the public today as they need to find out fast as the game is hitting shop shelves in time for this Christmas. Continue reading A question of sport: Which sport has a monopoly of Edinburgh hearts?
BAMPOTTO, Drylaw’s answer to Paul the predicting octopus, runs his eye over this summer’s World Cup hopefuls – and reckons France have the qualities needed to go all the way …
FRANCE are my tip to win the World Cup. They have a solid spine to the team through Lloris, Umtiti, Pogba and Griezmann, and the players surrounding them are all top quality. There’s the best part of an entire squad not made France’s final 23 that would be in with a realistic chance of winning the tournament.
There’s a stability and togetherness in the squad these days that they’ve sorely missed in previous tournaments. They don’t lose many goals, have potential difference makers all over the pitch, and have plenty of big game experience – for me, they are the team to beat. Continue reading World Cup 2018: Allez les Bleus, says Bampotto
Edinburgh Rugby has launched a new brand identity that it feels better reflects the city’s long and proud rugby heritage, whilst signalling a new chapter for the club in the modern game. Continue reading The future’s burnt orange for Edinburgh Rugby
Scottish Rugby has announced it has applied for planning permission to install a new playing venue in the grounds of BT Murrayfield, which will have a capacity of up to 7,800. The development is intended to be the new home of Edinburgh Rugby and would be located on a section of land currently used as training pitches.
Continue reading Scottish Rugby announces plans for new stadium in grounds of BT Murrayfield
Over 160 P6 & P7 pupils from Pirniehall, Wardie, Craigroyston, Ferryhill, Granton and Blackhall Primary Schools took part in Spartans Community Football Academy’s annual Girls’ Football Festival on Friday. Continue reading Spartans stage annual Girls’ Football Festival
Everyone wants to play tennis when the sun is shining and Wimbledon is just around the corner … so why aren’t they? Nationally, participation in sports is declining, and tennis is not immune. But a revolutionary organisation, Local Tennis Leagues (LTL), is bucking the trend in Scotland. Continue reading Join the flexible tennis revolution!
Congratulations to Ciivil Service Strollers, who were crowned South Challenge Cup winners on Sunday after beating BSC Glasgow 2-1 after extra time in the final at Olive Bank, Musselburgh.
Student’s project unveiled as part of Edinburgh Napier’s Showtime
A device being developed by an Edinburgh Napier student could be set to revolutionise the way that potential head injuries are spotted in youth rugby. Continue reading Euans’s device could help identify head trauma in youth rugby
With up to 50,000 football fans heading to the Scottish Cup Final today, Police Scotland is issuing advice to those attending Hampden Park in Glasgow. Continue reading Scottish Cup Final: Police advice
A new research report into the work of sportscotland has found that participation programmes supported by the national agency for sport are having a life-changing effect on those who are taking part. Continue reading Life changing: Perry praises Active Schools
