Edinburgh’s Athletic Arms has beaten off competition from dozens of other clubs and bars across the UK to be shortlisted as one of Britain’s best rugby pubs. Continue reading The Diggers: Britain’s best rugby pub?
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City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
The capital’s two footballing giants are putting aside their old rivalry to help thousands of young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Both Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian are urging their fans to dig out their old and unused clothing in a major recycling drive. Continue reading City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament
Melrose is the Home of Rugby Sevens, and is the host to the world’s oldest Rugby Sevens Tournament
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Event: Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens
Date: Saturday 14 April 2018
Venue: Melrose Rugby Football Club, Greenyards, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SA
Time: 11.30am onwards
The world’s oldest – and most famous – rugby sevens tournament, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens, takes place for the 128th time on Saturday 14 April. Continue reading Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament
Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
Walking Football Scotland (WFS) is delighted to be working with new commercial partners Cardiac Science. The company has gifted WFS a state-of-the art Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that will be available at WFS events in the future. Continue reading Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
Fifteen Merchiston players pull on the international blue jersey
Merchiston Castle school had no less than FIFTEEN players, from Under 16 to full International level, competing in international rugby last weekend – that’s a full rugby union team! Continue reading Fifteen Merchiston players pull on the international blue jersey
Bonnie gives Edinburgh her seal of approval
Glasgow Taxis teamed up with Edinburgh counterparts Central Taxis to give Bonnie the seal a guided tour as the Glasgow 2018 mascot headed to the capital to promote the diving competition taking place as part of this year’s European Championships. Continue reading Bonnie gives Edinburgh her seal of approval
Travel info for Six Nations fans
Rugby fans heading to watch Scotland in the Six Nations at BT Murrayfield Stadium this month are being advised to take note of traffic and travel information.
Knockout: tribute song to support Ken Buchanan statue camapign
Statues of sporting heroes can be found in many towns and cities across the UK . Former Scotland football captain Billy Bremner’s sculpture stands proudly in Leeds, Newcastle United legend Jackie Milburn is similarly commemorated in the centre of his home city while a statue recognising Olympic gold medallist Steve Ovett’s achievements can be found in Brighton.
Continue reading Knockout: tribute song to support Ken Buchanan statue camapign
Media scrum: Rugby ace tackles questions from Edinburgh College students
Scottish rugby’s record points scorer was grilled under the spotlight in a mock press conference by Edinburgh College students this week. Retired rugby ace Chris Paterson visited the college’s Audio Visual Technology and Creative Industries: Television students, who scrummed down to get the scoop on his life and career. Continue reading Media scrum: Rugby ace tackles questions from Edinburgh College students