Edinburgh Rugby ‘A’ is set to open an expanded fixture calendar for the 2024/25 season, starting with a derby showdown with rivals Glasgow Warriors ‘A’ at Hive Stadium later this month.
The clash marks the first of four fixtures announced by the Edinburgh club so far, with more matches to be announced in the New Year.
Following the opener at Hive Stadium on Friday 27 September, Edinburgh will then travel to face Saracens, Bath Rugby and Ealing Trailfinders.
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Head Coach Rob Chrystie said: “It’s fantastic to have four of our 2024/25 ‘A’ team fixtures now confirmed.
“The schedule gives the squad and coaches greater clarity and allows us to plan effectively for the season ahead. The ‘A’ team programme is vital for the development of our younger players and a great opportunity for them to test themselves against top-quality opposition.
“We’re really looking forward to getting started and kicking off the season with a derby against Glasgow ‘A’ at Hive Stadium later this month.”
As part of the wider pathways programme, the Edinburgh club will announce further ‘A’ team fixtures at a later date.
A combined Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors academy will face an Ulster U23 side at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday afternoon (13 September, kick-off 4pm).
2024/25 Edinburgh Rugby ‘A’ fixture schedule
Friday 27 September – Edinburgh Rugby A v Glasgow Warriors A, Hive Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm)
Friday 4 October – Saracens A v Edinburgh Rugby A, Stone X Stadium (kick-off 7pm)
Saturday 12 October – Bath Rugby A v Edinburgh Rugby A, The Rec (kick-off 1pm)
Saturday 26 October – Ealing Trailfinders v Edinburgh Rugby A, Trailfinders Sports Club (kick-off 2pm)
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