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2013–14 Edinburgh Rugby Season
The 2013–14 season was Edinburgh Rugby's thirteenth season competing in the Pro14, Pro12. Team Coaches Alan Solomons, formerly of Western Province (rugby team), Western Province, Stormers, Ulster Rugby, Ulster and more recently Super 15 team the Southern Kings, Kings was appointed as Head Coach at the end of July '13. Stevie Scott (rugby), Stevie Scott, Philippe Doussy and Omar Mouneimne were appointed as Assistant Coaches. Squad * *Scottish qualified Elite Development Players * Alex Allan (rugby union), Alex Allan - Prop * Chris Auld - Centre * Magnus Bradbury - Back row * Philip Cringle - Prop * Bruce Dick - Centre * Jamie Farndale - Wing * Neil Irvine-Hess - Lock/Back row * Ewan McQuillin - Prop * / Alex Toolis - Lock * / Ben Toolis - Lock * George E. Turner, George Turner - Hooker * Hamish Watson (rugby union), Hamish Watson - Back row Transfers Players In * Nikki Walker from Worcester Warriors * Jack Cuthbert from Bath Rugby * Aleki Lutui from Worcest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby (formerly Edinburgh Reivers, Edinburgh Gunners) is one of the two professional rugby union teams from Scotland. The club competes in the United Rugby Championship, along with the Glasgow Warriors, its oldest rival. Edinburgh plays most of its home games at Edinburgh Rugby Stadium. The original Edinburgh District team played the first ever inter-district match against Glasgow District in 1872, winning the match 3–0. The amateur district team was reformed with professionalism, as Edinburgh Rugby, in 1996 to compete in the Heineken Cup, its best performance coming in the 2011–12 season, when the club reached the semi-final but lost out narrowly to Ulster, 22–19. The quarter-final tie against Toulouse attracted a club record crowd of over 38,000 spectators to Murrayfield. In 2003–04 Edinburgh became the first Scottish team to reach the quarter-finals. In the 2014–15 season, Edinburgh became the first Scottish club to reach a major European final, when th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Mouneimne
ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634. Umar was a senior companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was also an expert Muslim jurist known for his pious and just nature, which earned him the epithet ''al-Fārūq'' ("the one who distinguishes (between right and wrong)"). Umar initially opposed Muhammad, his distant Qurayshite kinsman and later son-in-law. Following his conversion to Islam in 616, he became the first Muslim to openly pray at the Kaaba. Umar participated in almost all battles and expeditions under Muhammad, who bestowed the title ''al-Fārūq'' ('the Distinguisher') upon Umar, for his judgements. After Muhammad's death in June 632, Umar pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr () as the first caliph and served as the closest adviser t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Atkins (rugby Union)
Oliver Atkins (born 12 August 1988 in Hobart, Australia) is a rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is lock. He previously played for Aviva Premiership side Exeter, when he left Edinburgh in the summer of 2015. He was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season. Atkins previously made two appearances for the Western Force during the 2012 Super Rugby season. Atkins left Exeter Chiefs after four years to join French side Rouen in the Pro D2 for the 2019-20 season. Afterwards, he returned to his home nation in Australia to rejoin Western Force for the 2020 Super Rugby AU season. On 13 November 2020, Atkins returns to England back in the Premiership Rugby with Gloucester Gloucester ( ) is a cathedral city and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west, east of Monmouth and east ... from the 2020-21 season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewis Niven
Lewis Alexander Paul Niven (born 3 May 1988) is a former Scottish rugby union player who played for Edinburgh Rugby in the Pro12 The United Rugby Championship (URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. The current name was adopted in 2021 when the league expanded to include four South Afr .... Background He made his first start against Cardiff Blues at Murrayfield in the Heineken Cup in January 2011, and his first Magners League start on the visit to Scarlets the following month. The prop, who was part of the Scotland 'A' squad at the IRB Nations Cup in June 2010, has long been tipped for a career at the top and received the prestigious John Macphail scholarship in 2009. The award, which enabled Niven to spend a summer playing club rugby in Auckland, has traditionally been a stepping stone to further honours and Niven's arrival at Edinburgh is the first step in that process. Niven, who was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Hislop
Robin Walter Hislop (born February 26, 1992) is a Scottish rugby union player currently playing for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship. Hislop first came through the ranks at Edinburgh Rugby earning international recognition for Scotland at Under 17, 18 and 20 level, eventually going on to Captain the U20s. In 2023, he helped Saracens win the Premiership title, featuring as a replacement in the final as Saracens defeated Sale Sharks Sale Sharks is a professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. Originally founded in 1861 as Sale Football Club, now a distinct amateur club, they adopted the n .... Hislop was sin-binned for the last few minutes of the game but this didn't prevent Saracens holding on for victory. International career Hislop was called up to the Scotland squad for the Summer internationals in June 2021. References External links * http://www.edinburghru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alasdair Dickinson
Alasdair Dickinson (born 11 September 1983) is a Scottish rugby union coach. He was previously a Scotland international rugby union player; and played for the clubs Edinburgh Rugby, Gloucester and Sale Sharks. He played as a prop. Rugby Union career Amateur career Dickinson played for Dundee HSFP and Heriot's FP. He is a product of the Scottish Institute of Sport. Professional career Dickinson played professionally for Edinburgh Rugby from 2003. Dickinson signed for Gloucester Rugby from Edinburgh for the 2007–08 season. 2008–09 really saw him force his way into the Gloucester first team to a regular basis as he made 20 appearances in total. Dickinson moved to Sale Sharks for the 2011–12 season, joining international teammates Fraser McKenzie and Richie Vernon. Dickinson rejoined Edinburgh Rugby from the Sale Sharks for the 2013–14 season. In 2016 Dickinson had suffered a shoulder injury which prevented him from playing for the duration of the 2016–17 sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Cross
Geoffrey Dominic Sebastian Cross (born 11 December 1982) is a Scottish former rugby union player. He played as a tight-head prop for the Border Reivers, Edinburgh and London Irish. He won 40 caps for Scotland between 2009 and 2014. He is also a qualified doctor. Career Club Cross entered professional rugby when he joined Border Reivers in 2003 from Heriot's after having played for Scotland under-21 that year, including being at tight-head in the team who beat England 33–22 at Newbury in the final match of the age group's world championship. In December 2006 Cross moved from the Border Reivers to Edinburgh on loan until the end of the season, and his debut for the capital city's team followed later that month in the Celtic League game against Glasgow Warriors at Hughenden. The move was made permanent after Cross's ten appearances during the 2006–07 season. He continued to play an increasingly prominent role in the Edinburgh set up and was called up to the Scotland squad for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Berghan
Simon Berghan (born 7 December 1990) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. A prop forward, he played for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship, having previously played for Edinburgh Rugby in the Pro14. On 18 June 2023 he announced his retirement from rugby, and he moved into working in finance with BlackRock. Rugby Union career Amateur career Berghan played for Sydenham in Christshurch, New Zealand. He captained the side for 2 seasons. Professional career Berghan earned selection for the provincial Canterbury academy, B team and Crusader Knights, the development squad of the Super Rugby side, before securing a one-year contract to play for Edinburgh. Berghan signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2021. The move to Edinburgh's derby rivals made headlines as a 'shock switch'. Berghan said of the move: Danny ilsongave me a call and outlined what he’s looking to build at Scotstoun over the next few years, and it sounds like a really exciting time to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wicus Blaauw
Wicus Blaauw (born 8 April 1986) is a South African rugby union footballer. He previously represented Edinburgh in the Pro12, Biarritz in the French Top 14 Championship, the Stormers in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup The Vodacom Cup was an annual rugby union competition in South Africa. Annual Vodacom Cup competitions were played between its inaugural season in 1998 and 2015 and was contested between February and May each year. The Vodacom Cup was the succes .... External links Stormers profile * 1986 births Living pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alun Walker
Alun Walker (born 28 September 1990) is a Scottish rugby union player who played for English club Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship. Walker, who regularly benched for Edinburgh in the second half of season 2010–11 and duly made his debut, is in the second year of a degree course in Sports and Exercise Science at Heriot-Watt University Heriot-Watt University ( gd, Oilthigh Heriot-Watt) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and subsequently granted univ .... Alun Walker was first-choice hooker during the 2016-17 season at Ealing Trailfinders. He enjoyed a fruitful scoring record of eight tries in 20 appearances, including two hat-tricks. The Scot responded to the challenge of the Championship and by making 17 appearances and scoring five tries in the 2015-16 season. The Scotland ‘A’ international captained Ealing Trailfinders in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleki Lutui
Aleki Lutui (born 1 July 1978) in Tofoa, Tonga, is a Tongan rugby union international player. His position is hooker. He is currently playing club rugby for Ampthill in RFU Championship. He previously played for Chiefs in the international Super 14 competition, as well as the Bay of Plenty in the Air New Zealand Cup. He was also the top try scorer for the Bay of Plenty in the 2002 National Provincial Championship (now, the Air New Zealand Cup). He has appeared numerous times for his national team Tonga. He made his debut for Tonga in March 1999 in a match against Georgia. He played for Tonga in their 2001 Pacific Rim campaign and later in the year toured Scotland and Wales. On June 5, 2004 he captained Tonga for the first time in a match against Fiji. In June 2005 he captained Tonga in four matches; two against both Fiji and Samoa. He went on tour with the Pacific Islanders rugby union team in 2004 for a series of Tests against a number of southern rugby nations. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart McInally
Stuart McInally (born 9 August 1990) is a Scottish rugby union player who is currently plays for Scottish United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh Rugby. Beginning his career primarily at number eight and occasionally at flanker, McInally announced in August 2013 that he was focusing on a conversion to hooker. Career McInally made his Edinburgh debut in 2010, and became a regular in the team over the subsequent three seasons. In 2013 it was announced that he would be making the transformation from flanker to hooker, then in 2014 RFU Championship side Bristol Rugby signed him on loan. He made his competitive debut in his new position for Edinburgh in early 2015, and was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2015 summer tests. After securing his first caps in the double-header victories against Italy, McInally was named in the final 31-man squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup by Head Coach Vern Cotter. In 2018 he captained the Scotland team against Argentina in a match which en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
