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EdinBru Rugby @edinbru.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

MASSIVE top of the table clash next weekend, something has got to give.... 😏

Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fatalism followed by optimism followed by excitement followed by fear followed by relief. Welcome to the new Edinburgb Rugby season

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Firstmatch column of the league season theburghwatch.substack.com/p/ulster-v-e...

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Ulster v Edinburgh 25/9/26

Five by Five

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EdinBru Rugby @edinbru.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Join "Strike it Ritchie", our annual Embra v Weeg URC Predictor league on Superbru! You can find the pool here: www.superbru.com/urc_predicto... or by downloading the Superbru Rugby app from www.superbru.com/get-superbru... and searching for the league with code PRAH0964

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Opening column for the upcoming season. The whole pot or a pot hole 28/8/26 theburghwatch.substack.com/p/the-whole-...

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The whole pot or a pot hole 28/8/26

Season 2026-2027 preview

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I'm sick to the back teeth of the constant commentary from broadcasters because England got knocked out of the World Cup. So tedious. England could play Argentina at tiddleywinks and it'd be mentioned. Have some dignity ffs

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Scot v Fiji has to have been the most boring 30 minutes of the Nations championship to date. Dull v duller.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Well done Scotland U20s. A hard fought win today and a great 5th place finish in the competition. OBL was superb throughout. Well impressed by Christian Lindsay too. Jake Dalziel just class.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thats possibly the most ridiculous YC that Blyth-Lafferty has just been given. The only way to have avoided that would have been not to actually have a head of his own

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Could be an important score for Scorland U20s there just before HT. NZ looking dangerous but Scotland definitely got the edge up front. OBL showing his pedigree

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Match Column for Edinburgh v Ulster open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Edinburgh V Ulster 13/3/26

A lucky 13

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Not quite HT in Scotland V France yet Scotland have scored more points than France have conceded in their other games this 6N

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Lot been said this week about Scotland only turning up when we play England. Should we also be questioning why England frequently fail to turn up for these games?

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

What's lawn bowls like as a spectator sport cos rugby is shit

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Piardi's reffing of this game just bizarre

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I give him a hard time but that first half try v Leinster from Duhan has him on a half century of tries for Edinburgh. Just another 21 need to take the top spot from Tim Visser

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I'm angry, not with players. They did their best. There will always be mistakes but we have been sold down the river by SRU/club Here's what I think is our list or our biggest defeats in Europeam rugby. 1. 1996 Dax 69 Edin 6 2.2020 Racing Edin 3 3. 2026 Bath 63 Edin 10 4. 1997 Newcastle 72 Edin 24

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

A first away win of the season and a first win at Benetton since 2017. A brilliant if unexpected start to the year. A huge effort from the guys. Well done Edinburgh

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

A wee bit different this week. A first interview for the column open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Edinburgh v Glasgow 27/12/25

Big Hoose Hopeful

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Excellent stuff from Russell previewing the season as a whole and todays game v Wolfhounds.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Predicted Edinburgh team for Glasgow Away 1. Schoeman 2. Ashman 3. Hill 4. CHH 5. Gilchrist 6. McConnell 7. Richardson 8. Bradbury 9. Vellacott 10. Scott 11. VDM 12. O'Conor 13. Currie 14. Graham 15. Goosen I think these players are fit. Posting to compare with official selection when announced

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Just a light drizzle at the Hive. No. of scrums just went up id guess

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Scottish Rugby Podcast @scotrugbypod.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Losing to Argentina isn't even the issue, they're a serious team with some big wins this year. Being 21-0 up against anyone and then doing NOTHING in terms of adjustments as you watch them come back into the game like that is fucking gross negligence

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

All Blacks should drop Beauden Barrett. He failed to make a tackle near the line. Hes not as good as everyone makes him out to be!

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Not saying who i want to win today but I own several Edinburgh tops of various types, 2 Scotland strips, a Highlanders shirt and 3 All Blacks shirts. No Roses except the chocolate version.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

I didn't think we'd win this game. I didnt see any Scot say we would. We hoped & ultimately didn't quite get there but even as the jaded person I am there was lots to be encouraged about as that AB team is still better than anyone in the 6N. Are they SA good? No, but thats a different level.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Well done to D'arcy Rae. Did well despite the press he got ahead of the game.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Enjoyable afternoon at the Hive for Edinburgh A v Glasgow A. A few photos

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Couple of early Saturday stats for the happy Edinburgh Rugby fans. 1. Thats our 2nd highest ever win to nil. The best being back in 2014 also v Benetton 48-0 2. The reported attendance of 6763 is our highest ever v Benetton.

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Control to agent Shitehouse- Shitehouse- go ahead Control - mission accomplished Shitehouse - A hard one tonight but job done fuck those Scots

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Match column for this weeks game v Munster open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Munster v Edinburgh - 10/10/25

Put a Cork in it

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Edinburgh v Ulster preview including a look back at the Zebre game through my twisted lens open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Edinburgh v Ulster - 3/10/25

Not Angry!

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Why would I possibly give a shit about Harlem Globetrotters playing Global Harlemtrotters in Dubai? R360 in a nutshell!

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Match column for Zebre v Edinburgh. Team chat, reflection on previous games v Zebre and thoughts for season ahead. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Zebre v Edinburgh - 27/9/25

Proven or undercooked?

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

x.com/EdinburghRug... Some clues there to who is going to be in the 1st team v Zebre

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Ali Price's Montpellier hitting BKs Toulouse for 44 points. Did not see that coming

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Match column for the games v Knights and Trailfinders. A look at last week, some info on opposition and about Magnus Bradbury as Edinburgh captain open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Pleasure to be at Kingaton Park to see Newcastle take their first steps as Red Bulls. Even got to see an old Embra man in Murray McCallum score a try on his 50th appearance for them

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Jamie Hodgson on brand for his debut

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Sandy Smith @theburghwatch.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

........and he's off. 1st match column for the new season. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...

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Pre-season - Ulster v Edinburgh 12/9/25

I Have An Idea

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