7 h. ago British and Irish Lions squad LIVE: Owen Farrell decision looms as captaincy selection revealed

Maro Itoje is set to be named captain as Andy Farrell unveils his squad for the tour of Australia

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24 h. ago Who is Henry Pollock? How England’s young sensation bolted into Lions contention

The 20-year-old flanker is uber-confident and uber-athletic - and has made a compelling case for British and Irish Lions selection

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33 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby forward backed to be in Lions selection discussion

Lawrie hopes a few from capital side will be called by Andy Farrell

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50 h. ago Dumfries Saints youngsters get once in a lifetime training session with top Scotland rugby stars

Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman and fellow Edinburgh Rugby players Boan Venter, D’arcy Rae and Ben Healy put the youngsters through their paces.

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52 h. ago The Breakdown | Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad

Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required As Andy Farrell prepares to name his British & Irish Lions touring squad it is worth reflecting on the events of 12 years ago. Then as now, the destination was Australia and Farrell was an important cog in Warren Gatland’s management team. It was also the last time the Lions actually won a series, the solitary occasion they have ticked that illustrious box this century.And do you remember who, ultimately, made the difference in the all-important final Test in Sydney, with the best-of-three series poised at 1-1? None other than the strong-scrummaging Alex Corbisiero, who had been omitted from the original squad and owed his presence to an ankle injury sustained by Ireland’s Cian Healy early in the tour. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Hopefully': Finn Russell's Lions chances assessed by Bath star who plays with no fear because of him

Spencer sings praises of Scotland talisman ahead of Lions squad selection

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4 d. ago Henry Pollock revels in ‘special win’ over Leinster in hardest game of his life

Saints beat Irish province to make Champions Cup finalPhil Dowson says his players enhanced Lions prospectsNorthampton hope their extraordinary semi-final win over Leinster will be a springboard to further personal and collective success in the coming weeks. The Saints director of rugby, Phil Dowson, also believes several of his players have “undoubtably” enhanced their British & Irish Lions selection chances before Thursday’s tour squad announcement.Henry Pollock and Fin Smith, along with hat-trick try-scorer Tommy Freeman, could not have made a better impression on a high-pressure stage and Dowson believes Pollock’s exuberance is beneficial to any team. “It’s infectious and spreads throughout the team,” said Dowson. “Leinster are one of the best sides in Europe and the world. For our players to perform on that stage and execute under that pressure speaks volumes for them.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Finn Russell eclipsed by Bath pack as Edinburgh Rugby's Euro dream founders

English league leaders power into Challenge Cup final

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5 d. ago The Edinburgh Rugby star with an enviable record v Bath and a plan to stop Finn Russell & co

West Country derby experience will stand No 8 in good stead

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5 d. ago What channel is Edinburgh v Bath? TV, live stream and team news for EPCR Challenge Cup clash

How to watch Edinburgh v Bath

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6 d. ago Bath coach reveals Edinburgh player he 'has soft spot for' and impact of plastic pitch on preparations

Van Graan looking to keep treble bid alive at Hive Stadium

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8 d. ago Finn Russell factor and how Edinburgh can use insider knowledge to defuse threat

Scotland stand-off heads north for Challenge Cup semi-final

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1 week ago Freddie Owsley explains move to England as he aims to leave Watsonians on a high

Former athlete sets out ambitions to return to top-level rugby and his Edinburgh and Glasgow goals

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1 week ago Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

There had been a general expectation that this year’s tour of Australia would include the largest contingent of Scots ever selected for Lions duty.

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1 week ago Edinburgh Rugby's two new signings: Scottish heritage, rugby league background, Welsh mentor

Props agree deals to join club for next season

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Rugby match rearranged due to Pope's funeral as new date set

Italian government order match to be rescheduled

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2 w. ago Glasgow Warriors' 'elephant in the room' as Edinburgh drop out of play

Smith pleased with Leinster response but it’s getting tricky for Edinburgh

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2 w. ago Duhan van der Merwe has surgery as Edinburgh and Scotland winger's Lions chances revealed

Star man facing fight to play again for Edinburgh this season

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Rugby reaction: Sean Everitt's pros and cons, 'basic errors' and Jack Brown impact

Sharks strike at death to inflict bitter loss for Edinburgh

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2 w. ago Sheer heartache for Edinburgh Rugby as Sharks bite right at death to dent play

Mapimpi scores right at end to nab win for South Africans

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