Rugby

Heart-racing, tense and dramatic rugby matches at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium can be emotional experiences just like a first date. Why not bring your beloved and kill two birds with one stone. International fixtures bring out the competitive streak and also a patriotic fervour, so maybe you’ll get to know each other better too.

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Team News

23 June 'Scotland A' finish top of their group in the Churchill Barclay's Cup 2008. Flanker Alan McDonald was thrust into the spotlight and won admiration for his performance in the tournament.

2008/9 Murrayfield Stadium Rugby Fixtures

• 2-3 May 09: Murrayfield Magic. Engage Super League comes to Edinburgh, with 7 matches over this weekend
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• 25 May 09: Heineken Cup Final. Organised by the European Rugby Board, and also known as the European Rugby Cup
• 8 February 2009-15 March 09: 6 Nations Rugby 2009 fixtures for this season.

PREVIOUS MURRAYFIELD FIXTURES

• 9 February-15 March 08: 6 Nations Rugby 2008 fixtures involving Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy
• 31 May-1 June 08: Emirates Airlines Edinburgh Sevens matches are a real festival of fast-paced action, with 15 international matches taking place over 2 days. Matches are shorter in duration than traditional rugby clashes.

You’ll find Murrayfield offers much more than just rugby. Ice skating, stadium tours, a running track, proximity to Edinburgh Zoo and family entertainment on match days makes the stadium a great Edinburgh tourist day out in its own right.

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INTERNATIONAL AWAY FIXTURES

8, 15 & 22 November 2008, Scotland will take part in the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests 2008, playing New Zealand, South Africa and Canada at the Edinburgh Murrayfield Stadium on those dates respectively.