Sandy Smith
@theburghwatch.bsky.social
Edinburgh Rugby Match Column author -
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BBC Edinburgh Fan Voice column at bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/scottish
Independent not xenophobic
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Blog at https://theburghwatch.blogspot.com
BBC Edinburgh Fan Voice column at bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/scottish
Independent not xenophobic
Piardi's reffing of this game just bizarre
January 31, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Piardi's reffing of this game just bizarre
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
January 31, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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
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
1. 1996 Dax 69 Edin 6
2.2020 Racing Edin 3
3. 2026 Bath 63 Edin 10
4. 1997 Newcastle 72 Edin 24
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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
1. 1996 Dax 69 Edin 6
2.2020 Racing Edin 3
3. 2026 Bath 63 Edin 10
4. 1997 Newcastle 72 Edin 24
A glutton for punishment.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
A glutton for punishment.
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
January 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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
A wee bit different this week. A first interview for the column open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh v Glasgow 27/12/25
Big Hoose Hopeful
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December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A wee bit different this week. A first interview for the column open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Excellent stuff from Russell previewing the season as a whole and todays game v Wolfhounds.
It's gameeeee daaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy!
Edinburgh Women are BACK for another Celtic Challenge season.
And I've got you covered with a season preview for @theburghwatch.bsky.social
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Edinburgh Women are BACK for another Celtic Challenge season.
And I've got you covered with a season preview for @theburghwatch.bsky.social
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Wolfhounds v Edinburgh Women 20/12/25
Season 2025/26 preview
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December 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Excellent stuff from Russell previewing the season as a whole and todays game v Wolfhounds.
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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
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
This weeks offering for the BBC
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Scottish Rugby Union - Latest News - BBC Sport
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December 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This weeks offering for the BBC
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Just a light drizzle at the Hive. No. of scrums just went up id guess
December 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Just a light drizzle at the Hive. No. of scrums just went up id guess
Some thoughts for the BBC Sport website on Edinburgh's win v Ospreys
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Scottish Rugby Union - Latest News - BBC Sport
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December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Some thoughts for the BBC Sport website on Edinburgh's win v Ospreys
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Match Column - Edinburgh V Ospreys open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh v Ospreys 29/11/2025
Some Birds in the Hive
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November 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Match Column - Edinburgh V Ospreys open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Reposted by Sandy Smith
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
November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
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!
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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!
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.
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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.
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.
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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.
Well done to D'arcy Rae. Did well despite the press he got ahead of the game.
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Well done to D'arcy Rae. Did well despite the press he got ahead of the game.
My column on the BBC Sport website reflecting on Edinburgh's defeat at Cardiff and this first block of games in the URC
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Scottish Rugby Union - Latest News - BBC Sport
The home of Scottish Rugby Union on BBC Sport online. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My column on the BBC Sport website reflecting on Edinburgh's defeat at Cardiff and this first block of games in the URC
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Enjoyable afternoon at the Hive for Edinburgh A v Glasgow A. A few photos
October 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Enjoyable afternoon at the Hive for Edinburgh A v Glasgow A. A few photos
Match column for Cardiff v Edinburgh Rugby, open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Cardiff v Edinburgh 25/10/25
Risk Takers and Heart Breakers
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October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Match column for Cardiff v Edinburgh Rugby, open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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.
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.
October 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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.
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.
Control to agent Shitehouse-
Shitehouse- go ahead
Control - mission accomplished
Shitehouse - A hard one tonight but job done fuck those Scots
Shitehouse- go ahead
Control - mission accomplished
Shitehouse - A hard one tonight but job done fuck those Scots
October 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Control to agent Shitehouse-
Shitehouse- go ahead
Control - mission accomplished
Shitehouse - A hard one tonight but job done fuck those Scots
Shitehouse- go ahead
Control - mission accomplished
Shitehouse - A hard one tonight but job done fuck those Scots
Match column for this weeks game v Munster open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Munster v Edinburgh - 10/10/25
Put a Cork in it
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October 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Match column for this weeks game v Munster open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh v Ulster preview including a look back at the Zebre game through my twisted lens open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh v Ulster - 3/10/25
Not Angry!
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October 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Edinburgh v Ulster preview including a look back at the Zebre game through my twisted lens open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Why would I possibly give a shit about Harlem Globetrotters playing Global Harlemtrotters in Dubai? R360 in a nutshell!
R360. You can’t penetrate the US Market without a NYC team. No one in Miami gives a shit (& good luck to playing in that humidity). London can’t manage to keep all of its teams going. And why would you watch this over all the rest of the rugby going on?
October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Why would I possibly give a shit about Harlem Globetrotters playing Global Harlemtrotters in Dubai? R360 in a nutshell!