Russell Rhicard-Tierney
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Scottish rugby! Assorted fandoms! Miscellaneous nonsense! Marketing if/when no viable alternative presents itself! He/him.
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I believe I'm right in saying Hollie Davidson will become the first person to ever referee both the All Blacks and Black Ferns this November.
Her list of firsts is genuinely stunning.
Her list of firsts is genuinely stunning.
October 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I believe I'm right in saying Hollie Davidson will become the first person to ever referee both the All Blacks and Black Ferns this November.
Her list of firsts is genuinely stunning.
Her list of firsts is genuinely stunning.
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Wrote some talking points on Scotland's RWC victory over Wales at @scottishrugbyblog.co.uk There was so much more I could have praised both about the team and many more individual performances but would have been a chapter in a book length by that point 👇
www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk/2025/08/rwc-...
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RWC 2025: Scotland 38-8 Wales - Scottish Rugby Blog
The one thing we were sure of before this match was that it would be tight. None of this appeared to be in the minds of Francesca McGhie and her teammates as they stormed to their biggest ever win aga...
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August 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Wrote some talking points on Scotland's RWC victory over Wales at @scottishrugbyblog.co.uk There was so much more I could have praised both about the team and many more individual performances but would have been a chapter in a book length by that point 👇
www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk/2025/08/rwc-...
www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk/2025/08/rwc-...
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An Edinburgh Rugby season review for your perusal. A few stats, some facts and and my appraisal on how it went . open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Season 2024-2025 Review
Upward Trajectory
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June 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
An Edinburgh Rugby season review for your perusal. A few stats, some facts and and my appraisal on how it went . open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Unfortunately, that first half went as feared. Real job now to keep this from getting silly 😔
Not the way you want to finish a season.
Not the way you want to finish a season.
March 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Unfortunately, that first half went as feared. Real job now to keep this from getting silly 😔
Not the way you want to finish a season.
Not the way you want to finish a season.
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One last ride for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Full team news and preview from me here - theburghwatch.substack.com/p/wolfhounds...
Wolfhounds v Edinburgh Women 8/3/25
One last push
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March 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
One last ride for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Full team news and preview from me here - theburghwatch.substack.com/p/wolfhounds...
One last ride for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Full team news and preview from me here - theburghwatch.substack.com/p/wolfhounds...
Wolfhounds v Edinburgh Women 8/3/25
One last push
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March 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
One last ride for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Full team news and preview from me here - theburghwatch.substack.com/p/wolfhounds...
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Short piece on the blog about hat-tricks in Edinburgh colours theburghwatch.blogspot.com/2025/03/hat-...
Hat-trick Heroes
Matt Currie’s 3 tries which went a long way to helping Edinburgh beat Munster on the weekend of 28th February 2025 sent me down a rabbit h...
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March 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Short piece on the blog about hat-tricks in Edinburgh colours theburghwatch.blogspot.com/2025/03/hat-...
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Last home game of the season for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Hopefully a good crowd for it.
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women v Clovers 1/3/25
Season’s nearly clover
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February 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Last home game of the season for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Hopefully a good crowd for it.
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Last home game of the season for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Hopefully a good crowd for it.
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women v Clovers 1/3/25
Season’s nearly clover
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February 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Last home game of the season for Edinburgh Women tomorow. Hopefully a good crowd for it.
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Team news and preview from me - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Edinburgh Women are back at home tomorrow - team news and preview here, along with some thoughts on the wider Scotland squad announced this week. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women v Wolfhounds 22/2/25
The run-in starts here | Six Nations call-ups
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February 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Edinburgh Women are back at home tomorrow - team news and preview here, along with some thoughts on the wider Scotland squad announced this week. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women are back at home tomorrow - team news and preview here, along with some thoughts on the wider Scotland squad announced this week. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women v Wolfhounds 22/2/25
The run-in starts here | Six Nations call-ups
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February 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Edinburgh Women are back at home tomorrow - team news and preview here, along with some thoughts on the wider Scotland squad announced this week. open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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Lots of Scots in the official PWR this week 😍. Nikki Simpson, Evie Gallagher, hat trick hero Francesca McGhie and, for at least the third time this calendar year, Lisa Thomson, all feature 🏴🏴🏴🏴
February 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Lots of Scots in the official PWR this week 😍. Nikki Simpson, Evie Gallagher, hat trick hero Francesca McGhie and, for at least the third time this calendar year, Lisa Thomson, all feature 🏴🏴🏴🏴
Jack Mann has looked a cut above so far this afternoon. Going to be a serious player.
February 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Jack Mann has looked a cut above so far this afternoon. Going to be a serious player.
The good thing about Edinburgh having two teams is that there's an immediate chance to erase a terrible result for one when the other plays the next day!
The women's team are on the road to face Glasgow this afternoon.
Pre-game reading - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
The women's team are on the road to face Glasgow this afternoon.
Pre-game reading - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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February 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The good thing about Edinburgh having two teams is that there's an immediate chance to erase a terrible result for one when the other plays the next day!
The women's team are on the road to face Glasgow this afternoon.
Pre-game reading - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
The women's team are on the road to face Glasgow this afternoon.
Pre-game reading - open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Ahead of Friday night lights for the men, there's plenty of time to start the hype train for the women's Scottish derby tomorrow!
Preview and team news here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Preview and team news here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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February 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Ahead of Friday night lights for the men, there's plenty of time to start the hype train for the women's Scottish derby tomorrow!
Preview and team news here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Preview and team news here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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If they can minimize mistakes in their own half and exit more consistently, they'll flip the pressure onto their opponents and create dangerous attacking opportunities, which they are more than capable of taking.
If they can win that psychological battle, they'll put in more consistent...
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If they can win that psychological battle, they'll put in more consistent...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
If they can minimize mistakes in their own half and exit more consistently, they'll flip the pressure onto their opponents and create dangerous attacking opportunities, which they are more than capable of taking.
If they can win that psychological battle, they'll put in more consistent...
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If they can win that psychological battle, they'll put in more consistent...
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IT'S GAME DAY!
A wee read with your cornflakes - Edinburgh Women's half term report card open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
A wee read with your cornflakes - Edinburgh Women's half term report card open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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February 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
IT'S GAME DAY!
A wee read with your cornflakes - Edinburgh Women's half term report card open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
A wee read with your cornflakes - Edinburgh Women's half term report card open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Another weekend of excellent rugby is ahead of us - and it all starts with Edinburgh Women tomorrow at 12.30.
Halfway through the #CelticChallenge season, here's my report card for Edinburgh open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Halfway through the #CelticChallenge season, here's my report card for Edinburgh open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Brython Thunder v Edinburgh Women 08/02/25
Half term report card
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February 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Another weekend of excellent rugby is ahead of us - and it all starts with Edinburgh Women tomorrow at 12.30.
Halfway through the #CelticChallenge season, here's my report card for Edinburgh open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Halfway through the #CelticChallenge season, here's my report card for Edinburgh open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
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HAPPY SIXMAS!
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
Gwalia Lightning v Edinburgh Women 01/02/25
Revenge is a dish best served at the earliest opportunity
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January 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
HAPPY SIXMAS!
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
HAPPY SIXMAS!
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
Gwalia Lightning v Edinburgh Women 01/02/25
Revenge is a dish best served at the earliest opportunity
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January 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
HAPPY SIXMAS!
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
I know we're all excited for the 6N, but! There's still domestic rugby to be enjoyed, too. Edinburgh Women are aiming to avenge the home loss to Gwalia Lightning in the return fixture.
My preview here with a look back, and full team news ahead of kick off tomorrow: bit.ly/4hzlRJR
There have been a good few Scots missing from teamsheets the last couple weeks. Giving me the fear with the 6N looming.
Another exciting weekend of #PWR action as we head into the business end of the season!
The top-four battle continues with Bears, Chiefs & Quins looking to bounce back from defeats last week and Glos-Pury and Sarries looking to avoid an upset on the road!
#WomensRugby
The top-four battle continues with Bears, Chiefs & Quins looking to bounce back from defeats last week and Glos-Pury and Sarries looking to avoid an upset on the road!
#WomensRugby
January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There have been a good few Scots missing from teamsheets the last couple weeks. Giving me the fear with the 6N looming.
Devasting ending to a very closely fought game. Don't need to wait long for a rematch, either!
What a game up in Edinburgh with Gwalia Lightning surviving a late onslaught to come away victorious in a cracker.
Heartbreak for the hosts who were excellent.
Alaw Pyrs is something else in that 2nd-row for Gwalia - getting the winner and shining throughout too.
#WomensRugby
Heartbreak for the hosts who were excellent.
Alaw Pyrs is something else in that 2nd-row for Gwalia - getting the winner and shining throughout too.
#WomensRugby
January 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Devasting ending to a very closely fought game. Don't need to wait long for a rematch, either!
Game morning (literally!)
Edinburgh v Gwalia Lightning at 11.30, live at the Hive or on Rugby Pass TV.
Still time for some pre-match reading open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh v Gwalia Lightning at 11.30, live at the Hive or on Rugby Pass TV.
Still time for some pre-match reading open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
Bouncebackability is a Virtue
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January 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Game morning (literally!)
Edinburgh v Gwalia Lightning at 11.30, live at the Hive or on Rugby Pass TV.
Still time for some pre-match reading open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh v Gwalia Lightning at 11.30, live at the Hive or on Rugby Pass TV.
Still time for some pre-match reading open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
No need to spend your Saturday evening wallowing in another damp squib of an Edinburgh Men's performance - there's a Women's game to look forward to tomorrow!
Preview and teams here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Preview and teams here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Edinburgh Women v Gwalia Lightning 26/01/25
Bouncebackability is a Virtue
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January 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
No need to spend your Saturday evening wallowing in another damp squib of an Edinburgh Men's performance - there's a Women's game to look forward to tomorrow!
Preview and teams here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...
Preview and teams here: open.substack.com/pub/theburgh...