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  • Scotland Six Nations Grand Slam winners history

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    Scotland has won the Six Nations Grand Slam three times: in 1990, 1999, and 2023. The 1990 Grand Slam was particularly significant as it also secured the Five Nations Championship before Italy joined. Scotland's most recent Grand Slam victory in 2023 came under head coach Gregor Townsend.

  • Glasgow Warriors vs Edinburgh Rugby head to head all time

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    Glasgow Warriors lead the all-time head-to-head record against Edinburgh Rugby with approximately 27 wins to Edinburgh's 16 wins across their competitive fixtures in the United Rugby Championship and its predecessors. The two Scottish sides have played each other regularly since both joined professional rugby, with their rivalry being one of the most significant domestic matchups…

  • Edinburgh Rugby European Cup history

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    Edinburgh Rugby has competed in European competitions since the professional era began in 1995, reaching the Heineken Cup quarter-finals multiple times and winning the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2004. The club has struggled to match the European success of rivals like Glasgow Warriors and has never won a major European trophy, though they remain regular participants…

  • Glasgow Warriors greatest players

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    Glasgow Warriors' greatest players include Finn Russell (fly-half known for creative play), Stuart Hogg (fullback and former captain), and Ali Price (scrum-half). Historically, Chris Paterson and Gregor Townsend were legendary performers for the club. More recently, Kyle Steyn and Samu Mannu have been key contributors to the team's success.

  • Edinburgh Rugby European Challenge Cup wins

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    Edinburgh Rugby won the European Challenge Cup in 2014 and 2022. Their 2014 victory came with a 41-34 final win over Gloucester, while their 2022 triumph saw them defeat Montpellier 17-16 in the final held in Lyon.

  • Glasgow Warriors vs Edinburgh Rugby head to head

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    Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby are Scotland's two professional rugby teams who compete in the United Rugby Championship, with their matches known as the "Scottish Derby." Historically, Glasgow has won more encounters between the sides, though Edinburgh has produced competitive performances in recent years. The fixture is one of the most intense rivalries in Scottish…

  • Edinburgh Rugby vs Glasgow Warriors head to head record

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    Edinburgh Rugby leads the head-to-head record against Glasgow Warriors with 27 wins to Glasgow's 26 wins, with several draws in their competitive fixtures. The two teams compete in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro14) and have played regularly since professional rugby began in Scotland. Their rivalry is one of the most intense in Scottish rugby,…

  • Glasgow Warriors current squad and transfers

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    Glasgow Warriors' current squad includes players like Kyle Steyn, Selevasio Tolai, and Jack Dempsey across their backline and forwards. Recent transfers have seen arrivals from other United Rugby Championship teams and departures to international competitions, though specific 2024-25 roster details require verification from official Glasgow Warriors sources for the most current information.