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the field, lead by this week’s
Hello, and as always, I hope announcement that our new
you and yours are staying purpose-built home has been
completed and is now officially in
safe and healthy in these our hands.
difficult times. I think you’ll all agree that this
is fantastic news for Edinburgh
It feels like an eternity since I last
Rugby, and as I’ve said since the
wrote my programme welcome,
beginning, it’s a truly a game-
and in rugby terms, it has been an
changing project for all of us
‘age’ since our last home fixture:
connected to the club.
Glasgow Warriors back on 2nd
January! Edinburgh Rugby has always been
a club of huge potential. Our new
Plenty has gone on since then.
stadium will now go a long way to
Games won. Games lost. Games
helping us realise that potential
postponed. Games rescheduled. It
Offices in EDINBURGH, GLASGOW, KELSO AND FALKIRK – but the hard work is only just
really has been a hectic season so
beginning and our home is nothing
far, but we continue to battle and
without you – the fans – to fill it.
now enter a run of crucial home
fixtures at BT Murrayfield. We – and I speak for all players,
coaches and staff – truly cannot
However, before I get to the
wait to welcome you into our
rugby, there have been a number
new stadium and it will be a real
of significant developments off
celebratory moment when we’re
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back together at the home of It hasn’t just been superstar Recent contests with Johann van
Edinburgh Rugby. internationals putting pen-to- Graan’s side have been incredibly
paper in recent weeks, but young, tight and we probably should have
Coupled with this week’s stadium
local up-and-comers who we’re taken all points on offer when
announcement, we continue to
equally as delighted to retain. we faced them at Thomond Park
work hard off the field from a
earlier this year.
recruitment perspective, and it’s Guys like Jamie Hodgson and
been brilliant to be able to bring Jack Blain have worked tirelessly Saturday’s match is the first of
you plenty of positive news on that for this club and taken their three straight home fixtures at
front. opportunity when called upon. BT Murrayfield and it’s a real
Representing their boyhood team opportunity to climb the table
We’re building a really strong
means the world to them, and it’s with a string of positive results.
squad for next season and that
been brilliant to see them progress
has been spearheaded by the The squad are really excited to
from the FOSCROC Scottish Rugby
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Academy, into Super6 and now
in recent weeks: Hamish Watson, Murrayfield remains a fortress for
into our first team squad.
Jamie Ritchie and Bill Mata. the remainder of the campaign.
With a significant number of With a win on Saturday, and as
I’m not sure too many expected us
players on international duty, results gather momentum, we’ll
to keep our ‘star trio’ in place at
players like Hodgson and Blain will no doubt start to look up the table
the club on new long-term deals,
no doubt again be involved in the once again.
but it’s a testament to the solid
coming weeks – which takes me
foundations put in place by Richard Thanks as always for your support
nicely on to this weekend’s match-
Cockerill and his off-field team. and enjoy the game!
up with Munster.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly
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DAMIEN
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When he’s not playing rugby, full-
back Damien Hoyland is on his grind
– quite literally! A coffee nut through
and through, we hear how he’s taken
his passion for coffee to new heights
alongside teammate Stuart McInally.
Damo your passion is quite
clearly coffee, can you give us
the back story of how you fell
in love with making and now
producing coffee?
I have always quite liked coffee.
However, I only started becoming
obsessed with it when I signed my
first contract at Edinburgh.
Any breaks in the day were filled
with going out for coffees with
the boys, or any days off you can
guarantee we’d be out having
coffee with each other.
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from the beans origin, to flavour became aware that I needed
notes and to learning more about something else to help keep me
different brew methods. It has motivated and focussed. Coffee
been an upwards spiral since then, was the only thing that I was
and anyone who knows me, knows passionate about so it made sense
that I am now perhaps way too to try and do something with that!
obsessed with coffee…
You started your own business
At what stage did you realise that Ruck Coffee with teammate
coffee was something that you Stuart McInally – can you talk
However, my obsession started
wanted to take ‘seriously’ as a about how that idea came about
on the 28th November 2016 when
passion away from rugby? and how it’s progressed since?
me and a few of the boys attended
a barista class at Brew Lab. Here It was actually a good conversation It was from that conversation
we had a crack at steaming our I had with Rambo. We had both where we thought, OK let’s try
own milk and attempting to make been talking about how the highs and do something together with
some latte art, and I was instantly and lows of professional sport coffee (Rambo also was obsessed
hooked. can take its toll on our mental and passionate about coffee so we
wellbeing. were a perfect fit).
Within a few months I had
purchased a decent coffee I was quite jealous that Rambo had We spoke with Eion Henderson (Mr
machine and I was constantly his flying to keep him occupied Eion) about how we wanted to start
visiting the local coffee roasters outside of rugby, and he loved distributing beans amongst the
‘Mr Eion’ to get beans and to talk being able to switch off and focus rugby guys and he was more than
all things coffee. on something else. happy to help! He was an absolute
legend and really supported our
Every day I was learning something I was doing absolutely nothing
idea. It’s worth talking a little bit
new about the coffee process, outside of the sport and quickly
about Eion. Ever since we started anyone can order our coffee from. Rambo and I work really well
our venture, he has been so good together. We both have different
In what direction would you like
to us, he’s the most passionate strengths which complement one
to take Ruck Coffee and do you
person about coffee I’ve ever met another quite well.
see it as a business you can really
and he’s always been there to help
develop post-rugby? Most importantly we both have that
us whenever we’ve needed it. He’s
passion for coffee which makes life
taught me pretty much everything I’ve always liked the idea of running
a bit easier. Sadly, Rambo’s latte
that I know about coffee today! a few coffee stalls, whether that’s
art is truly embarrassing, and if it
on the street, at events or even
So anyway, we gave Eion a rough doesn’t improve soon then I can’t
rugby games.
insight in to what sort of coffee see us working together much
we’d like and he then roasted up That’s where I can see this going, longer…
different batches of beans for and I’d love to have a proper
For fans who also love their
espresso and let us taste them. coffee shop one day! Coffee is my
coffee, what pieces of kit
Once we had decided which coffee passion outside of rugby, and I
i.e. coffee-machines, coffee
we liked most, we bagged them up can’t imagine doing anything else
grinders, would you recommend
and started distributing our very other than to continue fulfilling
them getting to further their
own first bags of Ruck & Co (now this passion post-rugby! So, I will
own passions?
Ruck Coffee). do everything I can to insure this
happens. Good question! I think a really
We have come a long way since
good entry level coffee machine is
we started back then, we started How is it working with a
the ‘sage barista express’. You can
off only distributing to our friends teammate like Rambo and are
get a really good coffee from that
and family, and now we have you guys like-minded with
machine if you use it correctly! It’s
an e-commerce website which regards to your love of coffee?
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the machine that most of the boys Tip - Always weigh your beans
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provides consistency in your brew
I really rate v60 coffee too. I think
method and helps get the most out
you can buy a v60 for less than five
of your coffee. However, the boys
quid so that’s definitely worth a try.
always tell me to get lost when I
Having a good grinder is the recommend they do this…
most important thing. If you like
How can supporters get behind
filter coffee then the ‘Wilfa Svart’
or purchase Ruck Coffee?
grinder is one of the best out there,
at a reasonable price too! If you They can keep up to date
like espresso then the best grinder with what we’re up to on
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however they are not easy to get a @ruckcoffeeedinburgh.
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That part of the work top is my and get delicious beans
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THE RED
MACHINE
Conference B leaders Munster
are building momentum and
continue to find a way to win.
SEASON SO FAR
Munster Rugby go into tonight’s
game in pole position of Guinness
PRO14 Conference B thanks to
some thrilling finishes in their 11
wins so far this season.
A last-gasp JJ Hanrahan drop-
goal earned a dramatic victory
in Treviso last time out with CJ
Stander’s late try, converted by
Ben Healy, edging out Edinburgh
when the sides met in Limerick in
October.
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That fantastic start included Much like the majority of fixtures
Champions Cup victories at between the two sides, that
home to Harlequins and another European thriller went down to the
fantastic comeback away to wire, with Keith Earls crossing late
Clermont Auvergne. to secure a come-from-behind 13-
17 win at BT Murrayfield.
Munster were 28-9 points down
after 25 minutes before fighting
back for a famous 39-31 triumph,
STAR MAN
Academy out-half Healy was also the province’s first ever victory at Gavin Coombes, the West Cork
the hero in the opening day victory Stade Marcel Michelin. back-rower, 23, has been a
in Llanelli as 14-man Munster revelation for Munster this season
overcame a 24-10 deficit to clinch Away defeats to Ulster and Leinster
with seven tries in 12 appearances
a 27-24 victory. in January put paid to Munster’s
and has cemented his place
perfect start but Johann van
Two converted tries from Chris in Johann van Graan’s first-
Graan’s men remain well placed
Farrell and Kevin O’Byrne in the choice loose trio alongside Peter
in Conference B ahead of tonight’s
final 10 minutes drew the province O’Mahony and CJ Stander.
encounter.
level before Healy smashed over
a 50-metre penalty to earn the LAST VISIT TO THE CAPITAL
unlikeliest of victories.
Amazingly, it’s nearly been two
A bonus-point win against Glasgow years since Richard Cockerill’s
in Scotstoun was another highlight side hosted Munster in the
for the Munster men as they began Quarter-Finals of the Heineken
the season with nine wins on Champions Cup in March 2019.
the trot.
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ADVENTURE
to know his new surroundings
Last week Edinburgh and join his new teammates on
announced the immediate the field.
signing of Cheetahs loosehead “Isolation hasn’t been too bad!”,
says Boan, “I have Netflix and
prop Boan Venter and the things to watch, so it hasn’t been
big South African is looking that bad.
forward to getting stuck in at “I picked up a few tourist booklets
in my hotel. I’d like to go to the
Just after I signed Pierre
his new home. castle, and I see that Edinburgh has sent me a message on
Venter, 23, joins the capital a zoo. I’m quite an adventurous
club having featured in all 13 person and I’m looking forward Instagram, telling me that
matches of the Cheetah’s 2019-20 to getting to know the city and the
Guinness PRO14 season, and will people better. he was excited for me to
be looking to learn and develop
alongside the club’s impressive
“It’s really nice being here, and I’m
excited to get into the set up and
join the club, and if there
front-row options. start playing and training.” was anything he could do
In line with COVID-19 protocols, Venter will add to the growing
the prop is currently isolating with nucleus of South African players
to make the trip easier I
his family, however that hasn’t
dampened his excitement to get
at the club, including his front row
compatriots - Pierre Schoeman,
can chat to him.
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row union” member, Richard
Cockerill.
“I can’t tell you how much it
Mike Willemse, and South African- excites me! The front row is a
born 150 cap hero, WP Nel. breed of its own, and we all get
along immediately.
“I didn’t know any of them before I
arrived actually, but I knew of them. “Just before I came over, Cockers
gave me a call and we had a good
“I follow the South African guys
here on social media, so I saw
there’s a good vibe here
chat, and I immediately knew
we would get on because he’s all Edinburgh is
about hard work and doing your
“Just after I signed Pierre sent me a
message on Instagram, telling me
best, so I can’t wait to get stuck in.” a club that I
Venter isn’t the only person who
that he was excited for me to join
the club, and if there was anything
is excited - Cockerill described the
prop as a “big, strong, physical
know has a rich
he could do to make the trip easier
I can chat to him.
specimen of a player” who “loves
to scrum”. heritage, and
“It’s nice knowing there’s someone
to talk to who has the same
background, and has experienced
Boan’s size and physicality is
obvious, standing at 6”2 and when the fans
weighing 124kg, but what can the
the same journey a few years ago.”
Boan has moved to Edinburgh
Edinburgh faithful expect from
their new signing?
are there the
as a club on the rise, with a new
stadium around the corner, and
“I’m quite dynamic, if I can say
that. The biggest thing I hope to
atmosphere is
a team packed with international
talent. For Venter, though, the
biggest honour will be to wear the
provide is stability and dominance
in scrums and line-outs, but I’d awesome and
also like to bring some excitement
dark blue jersey, and the history
that it represents.
with the ball in hand.
the vibe is really
“It’s important for me to keep
“The new stadium is exciting, I’m
looking forward to the chance to
bettering myself, and not just
be a ‘prop’ when I run on the
on point. It was I can’t tell you how much it excites me!
play there.
“For me, it’s more about the jersey
field, everyone knows about
scrumming, but I want to be a a dream of mine The front row is a breed of its own, and
you play in than where you play. good rounded player, both in
We have a thing back in South
Africa that every game is a home
attack and defence.
to come and we all get along immediately.
“I’ve noticed people like a prop
game because you’re in the same
jersey. You play for the jersey
up here, we’re a breed of our own,
down to earth and hard working,
play here, so it’s
you’re in, and to leave it in a better
place than when you found it.
which is what life is about!”
great that it has
Venter’s exuberance about joining
a club on the up is obvious, and
he’s also keenly looking forward
come true.
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publication in a family setting such
Jack Blain was the latest of those
as this.
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dreich Friday night at Meggetland, There was a minor match the
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in action and he deserved a better
outcome on his return.
I also thought WP once again
proved why he is such a good
prop. He came on in difficult
circumstances and once in the
saddle the Scotland scrum
alongside its more senior relative,
looked stable for the first time in
the 1872 Cup. Hopefully neither
the match.
will be going anywhere soon…
We have a tricky match tonight.
It was also a treat to see Dave
Munster are flying high at the top
Cherry come off the bench
of Conference B with only losses to
to get a well-earned first cap.
Ulster and Leinster spoiling their
Unfortunately, if that introduction
season thus far.
had perhaps made him think
this international rugby lark was They have won five of the last
easy, Scotland’s return to gallant seven games against Edinburgh
loser status a week later will have and although, like us, they will
disavowed that notion! be missing some international
players, it will still be a decent
As hard as it was to watch it fall
outfit that shows up.
apart, after such a great start, I
thought the Edinburgh lads played Despite that record the margin
very well against Wales. It was of victory in every one of those
last seven matches, bar one,
hasn’t exceeded six points. Even
if I include a 44-14 reversal at Irish
Independent Park in 2018 then the
average points difference between
the teams is only seven.
So, the odds are that this could be
a close one. And it’s one we could
really do with taking the points
from. We have a run of 3 home
matches and games in hand over
all the teams above us, but the
clock is ticking and the fightback
needs to start now.
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Dylan Muir
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Being mascot and playing at
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Hydrate more valuable than ever
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Darcy in the corner against
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is one of the most rewarding The year 2020 has been filled EDINBURGH PLAYER?
montpellier
experiences. with unexpected firsts and life-
helping players rehydrate and Darcy Graham
recover while playing in the hot What piece of work, campaign or
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When we first put the idea out thing
really looking forward to being
to our partners, the response
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What is the coolest thing about has been amazing. Hearing from Darcy Graham: just too much fun
working at iPRO? staff at the NHS, food banks and
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