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Mark Fletcher

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Latest articles from Mark Fletcher

Duhan van der Merwe was excellent against Cardiff but didn't get into the game against Ospreys

OPINION Mark Fletcher - 'Edinburgh's Jekyll and Hyde personality is infuriating'
Our Edinburgh Rugby columnist looks back at the defeat to Ospreys and gives his views on a difficult first period of the season for Sean Everitt's team.

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt celebrates their win over Cardiff with Darcy Graham

OPINION Mark Fletcher - Back-to-back wins are great, but big challenge awaits for Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh Rugby columnist reflects on a second successive bonus point win over Cardiff, and ahead to another Welsh challenge this weekend.

Darcy Graham celebrates his try with Matt Scott and Mosese Tuipulotu

OPINION Mark Fletcher: Edinburgh delivered 'reaction' against Stormers
We asked for a reaction, and we got a reaction. After last week’s mauling by the Lions, in fact regardless of last week's result, a four try bonus point win against the Stormers is a fantastic result.

The beleaguered Edinburgh players trudge off at Emirates Airline Park

OPINION Mark Fletcher: Where do Edinburgh go after 'embarrassing & infuriating' Lions loss?

Our Edinburgh Rugby columnist dissects Saturday's hammering and looks at how Sean Everitt & Co can turn things around this week as Stormers visit.

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Duhan van der Merwe in action for Edinburgh against the Bulls

OPINION Mark Fletcher: Reasons to be concerned after Edinburgh's defeat to Bulls
The optimism of last week has turned to frustration for our Edinburgh Rugby fan columnist after the defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria.

Duhan van der Merwe scores the first of his two tries as Mosese Tuipulotu celebrates

OPINION Mark Fletcher: A long way to go, but Edinburgh showing signs of improvement
Our Edinburgh Rugby columnist reflects on the defeat to perennial URC title challengers Leinster and the improvements shown by Sean Everitt's side.

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt during Edinburgh Rugby 'Rugby on the Road' event at Linlthgow RFC, on August 09, 2024, in Linlithgow, Scotland

FAN OPINION Edinburgh must show Benetton remorse and improvements need to start on Friday

At last, we are being tantalised with a taste of the one thing that for months we have been craving but have been deprived of: live rugby. Before we get too excited, it is worth looking back at how preseason friendlies play out in Scotland. Are they taken seriously?

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Edinburgh's Ewan Ashman in action against Zebre Parma earlier this year

'I have a deep love for the club' - Introducing our new Edinburgh Rugby columnist
I have always loved watching rugby, but taking my son to watch Edinburgh over recent years has given me a new level of appreciation.