07-05-2025
Edinburgh Rugby confirm new contracts for nine players
The club have confirmed a blend of players advancing to professional contracts and some continuing in the pro-academy system.
Back-row Tom Currie, 20, and scrum-half Conor McAlpine, 21, have agreed two-year deals to progress to the senior squad.
Loosehead prop Mikey Jones, 22, has signed a one-year extension to his pro contract.
Hooker Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, back-row Oliver Duncan, scrum-half Hector Patterson and winger Lewis Wells have all signed new deals to stay with the Edinburgh Rugby academy.
Full-back Jack Brown, 19, has signed a two-year deal with lock Euan McVie, 20, agreeing a contract of the same length to remain at The Hive.
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Edinburgh Rugby academy coach Kris Burney commented: "We are absolutely delighted to see such a talented group of young Scottish players commit their future to Edinburgh Rugby.
'It's fantastic to see the progress they are making, and we firmly believe they have a big future here at the club. It's particularly rewarding to see guys like Lewis Wells, Jack Brown, Conor McAlpline and Tom Currie, who have come through our pro-academy, already making an impact at senior level this season.
'We are looking forward to the pro-academy coming together for the new season, with further exciting player announcements to come."
Head coach Sean Everitt added: "Our academy plays a crucial role in the long-term success of Edinburgh Rugby. It is vital that we have a consistent flow of talented young Scottish players stepping up to challenge for places in the senior squad.
'I've been really pleased with the impact that younger players like Lewis Wells, Jack Brown, Conor McAlpine and Tom Currie have made this season, and we are keen to give further opportunities to those who show the potential.
'Retaining such a strong cohort of young Scottish talent can only be a positive thing for the club as we continue to build a squad with a strong connection to our region."
