Edinburgh's title at gathering of Inclusive rugby clans
Local inclusive rugby club, Edinburgh's Inclusive rugby team have been crowned champions at the fourth Scottish Building Society Inclusive Festival.
For the first time, the celebration of inclusive rugby was held at Hive Stadium, Edinburgh, welcoming teams from across Scotland, including Borders Clan, Strathmore Clan and Ayrshire Clan.
The festival followed a round-robin format, allowing each team to play against each other and with the teams using the same facilities as the full-time team, they each got a taste of what it would be like to be a professional rugby player.
Inclusive rugby brings together both able-bodied players and individuals with physical or learning disabilities, playing side-by-side as unified teams. The multi-gender format promotes teamwork and inclusivity and proudly demonstrates that rugby is a sport for all.
The tournament was established by Scottish Building Society and Edinburgh Rugby to spotlight grassroots rugby and highlight the exceptional work being done by inclusive teams across the country.
Following the day's matches, players and coaches were joined by Edinburgh Rugby stars Luke Crosbie and Harry Paterson, who hosted a lively Queston and Answer session, sharing insights and encouragement with participants.
During the recent sell-out Edinburgh Rugby v Ulster fixture, the victorious Edinburgh Rugby Inclusive Team, were invited to take a lap of honour around the pitch. Paul Denton, Chief Executive of Scottish Building Society, presented the winning trophy to the team in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Brian Smith, coach of Edinburgh Rugby Inclusive, said: 'It's never lost on everyone here how much the support of Edinburgh Rugby and Scottish Building Society benefits us. This is the first time the tournament has been held in the Hive, seeing how much it means to all the teams to play on the same pitch as they watch the pro team play on is brilliant, it means the world to them.'
Paul Denton said: 'It was my pleasure to present Edinburgh Rugby Inclusive Team with their trophy; you can really see how much it means to the players and their families. The event is a brilliant way for players from teams across Scotland to come together and showcase their talents in a safe and positive environment, with many friendships being made along the way.'
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – MAY 10: A squad photo of the Edinburgh Inclusive Rugby Team during a Edinburgh Rugby x Scottish Building Society inclusive festival at the Hive Stadium, on May 10, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
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