Tag: Edinburgh sports news
Ice hockey – Finnerty warns his men that Edinburgh are dangerous
Ryan Finnerty warned his Braehead Clan squad not to take their foot off the pedal for their double-header with Edinburgh Capitals.
Edinburgh can't qualify for the play-offs and Clan have already booked their slot but...
Field hockey – Leonard pleased but urges an action replay
Division One: Edinburgh University 1, Watsonians 2
Guy Rowson netted the game-winner two minutes from time to hand Watsonians a narrow win over Edinburgh University in a crucial Division One clash at Peffermill.
He slammed the...
Speedway – fan comes up trumps for Monarchs with major sponsorship
Edinburgh Monarchs have a new major sponsor thanks to a loyal fan.
The club will now be known as the Edinburgh Parsons Peebles Monarchs and the club's Fans Trust Chairman and Len Jones is a...
Gridiron – Warner headlines star-studded bill as NFL touches down in Edinburgh
NFL UK Live tour touch down in Edinburgh this April and will bring some big names with them.
They include former Amsterdam Admirals quarter back Kurt Warner who starred in the NFL Europe League which also...
Cricket – new scheme is game-changer claim Cricket Scotland
All Stars Cricket aims to inspire five to eight-year-old children to take up the sport through a fun first experience.
The eight-week programme costing £40 features one-hour sessions and begins in May.
Boys and girls can...
Speedway – boss Courtney proud of Saturday spectacular
Scott Courtney admitted that Berwick Bandits 50th anniversary Spectacular meant a great deal to a lot of people.
The Grant Henderson Tankers-sponsored event attracted a big crowd and joint owner Courtney praised all riders despite...
Field hockey – Scots shutout Wales but fail to make next stage
World League, third and fourth place play-off: men: Scotland 4, Wales 0 (in Belfast)
Scotland men claimed third place in the World League 2 tournament in Belfast.
They finally subdued Wales with two goals in one,...
Ice hockey – Battling Capitals edged by Panthers
Elite League: Edinburgh Capitals 3, Nottingham Panthers 4
EDINBURGH Capitals were edged 4-3 at Murrayfield by Nottingham Panthers in the second of their back-to-back weekend games.
Capitals, who were already out of play-off contention after Saturday’s...
Speedway – Sam and Ricky roar into action at Wolverhampton
Edinburgh Monarchs stars Sam Masters and Ricky Wells were among the leading performers in the Peter Karlsson Farewell meeting at Wolverhampton.
Both scored 19 points in a Pairs contest won by the Wolves Legends which...
Rugby fans urged to travel by train to the Melrose Sevens
Fans travelling to the world's oldest rugby sevens are urged to kick the car to touch and travel by train.
The opening of the Borders Railway means that the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens tournament...
Ice hockey – Brave Capitals out of play-off contention
Elite League; Manchester Storm 3, Dundee Stars 6; Fife Flyers 3, Breahead Clan 1; Edinburgh Capitals 2, Nottingham Panthers 3
Edinburgh Capitals hopes of making the end-of-season play-offs ended with the 3-2 defeat by Nottingham...
Speedway – Relieved Courtney praises riders and fans
Berwick Bandits racer Claus Vissing won the 50th Birthday Spectacular at his home track in a rain-affected event which was eventually decided on heat wins following heavy rain
Edinburgh Monarchs rider Ricky Wells also scored...
Ice hockey – Capitals slip up at home but Dundee win on road
Elite League; Manchester Storm 3, Dundee Stars 6; Fife Flyers 3, Breahead Clan 1; Edinburgh Capitals 2, Nottingham Panthers 3
Edinburgh Capitals hopes of making the end-of-season play-offs have suffered another blow.
They were edged 3-2...
Field hockey – Grange close in on long-time league leaders
World League 2 (men): Scotland 0, France 2 (in Belfast). Division One (men): Watsonians 3, Hillead 0; Western Wildcats 6, AAM Gordonians 0; PSL Team Sport Clydesdale 3, Grange 4; Edinburgh University 2, Uddingston...
Field hockey – Grange keen to keep pressure on Kelburne
GRANGE could close the gap between them and Division One pace-setters Bromac Kelburne with victory at lowly PSL Team Sport Clydesdale on Saturday (14.30).
Second-placed Grange have 31 points from 12 games and trail Kelburne...
Speedway – stars vroom into action at Berwick birthday bash
POLISH superstar Adam Skornicki headlines the Grant Henderson Tankers 50th season anniversary bash at Berwick tonight (SAT, 7pm).
Glasgow and Edinburgh riders also see this star-studded individual meeting as a chance to practice ahead of...
Judo – Ferguson back on mat after serious knee injury
Judo player David Ferguson returns to top level competition this weekend in the Casablanca African Open (18-19 March) after a six-month injury lay-off.
It has been a frustrating six months for the 21-year-old Edinburgh College...
Field hockey – Moodie hails gutsy squad after shootout
GRAHAM Moodie thinks anything is possible after Scotland claimed a semi-final slot in the World League 2 in Belfast.
They beat Austria 4-2 in a shootout following a 5-5 draw and now face France in...
Speedway – Courtney can’t wait for Saturday Spectacular
BERWICK co-promoter Scott Courtney says the club’s new regime can’t wait to get the new season underway this weekend.
Bandits stage their 50th Season Spectacular at Shielfield Park on Saturday with all of their regular...
Field hockey – Scotland edge Poland but must improve says coach
World League 2: Pool B: Scotland 2, Poland 1 (in Belfast)
Alan Forsyth claimed a glory double as Scotland edged Poland 2-1 in their final pool match of men’s World League 2 in Belfast.
They now...
Fishing – Rosslynlee has a reputation as a good top of the water fishery
Within five minutes of parking my car at Rosslynlee Trout Fishery, two anglers had their rods bent by fish.
That is, to my mind, a solid endorsement of the sport available at the 5.25 acre...
Ice hockey – Capitals late rally fails to earn reward
Elite League: Edinburgh Capitals 4, Fife Flyers 5; Dundee Stars 4, Manchester Storm 2
Edinburgh Capitals play-off hopes were further dented with a home defeat to arch rivals Fife Flyers.
The home side netted three goals...
Speedway – home hero Lawson wins Ben Fund Bonanza
Glasgow Tigers star Richard Lawson won British speedway's traditional curtain raiser.
The Cumbrian powered to victory in the Ben Fund Bonanza title, beating former Grand Prix star Chris Harris, Tigers team-mate Richie Worrall and Edinburgh...
Speedway – sponsor revealed for Berwick anniversary meeting
Berwick Bandits have secured a sponsor for their 50th season spectacular on Saturday, March 18 (tapes-up 7pm).
Grant Henderson Tankers of Hamilton have come on board for this unique event featuring riders from the Olympus...
Ice hockey – Capitals caught by Storm as play-off hopes slide
Elite League: Braehead Clan 2, Sheffield Steelers 3; Cardiff Devils, Dundee Stars; Manchester Storm 4, Edinburgh Capitals 0; Coventry Blaze 3, Fife Flyers 4 (after overtime).
Bottom club Edinburgh Capitals were hit by a four-goal...
Field hockey – Grange hit five to keep pressure on league leaders
Division One: Bromac Kelburne 4, Hillhead 1; AAM Gordonians 1, Grange 5; Watsonians 1, Uddingston Deans Eng 2; Grove Menzieshill 4, Western Wildcats 1.
Second placed Grange kept the pressure on Division One leaders Bromac...
Golf – poll to find best golf holes in Scotland
It has long been a debate in clubhouses throughout the country but now VisitScotland has launched an online poll to find the nation’s most beloved golf holes from almost 600 courses across the country.
The...
Edinburgh Leisure recruitment day
Edinburgh Leisure is hosting a Group Fitness Instructor recruitment day at Craiglockhart Leisure Centre next Sunday, 19 March 2017, from 10.00-16.00.
Group Fitness is at the heart of Edinburgh Leisure, and with over 750 classes a...
Speedway – stars set to sparkle for Ben Fund Bonanza
Speedway chiefs are eyeing up a bonanza of great motorsport as the tapes go up on the British season on Sunday.
The Peugeot Ashfield Stadium hosts the Ben Fund Bonanza, the traditional season curtain-raiser for...
Ice hockey – Johnston confident ahead of Storm clash
CANADIAN defenceman Jacob Johnston remains up-beat ahead of Edinburgh Capitals’ crunch clash at play-off rivals Manchester Storm today, Saturday (7pm).
The Murrayfield men occupy bottom spot with 34 points from 46 games while Storm are...
