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Unbeaten Edinburgh take down Lions

Edinburgh maintained their winning start to the URC season with a bonus-point victory against the Lions in wet conditions at Hive Stadium on Friday night.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:29 PM
Unbeaten Edinburgh take down Lions
Key Things to Know
  • Edinburgh secured a 31-10 bonus-point victory over the Lions to remain undefeated in the URC.
  • The match score ended 31-10 at Hive Stadium in wet conditions on Friday night.
  • Scrumhalf Hector Patterson scored two tries and provided two assists in Edinburgh's win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Edinburgh maintained their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season with a 31-10 bonus-point victory over the Lions at Hive Stadium on Friday night. Under wet conditions, Sean Everitt's team secured their fourth consecutive win, while the visitors suffered a second straight away defeat. Before the match, the crowd paid tribute to the late Lions lock Hyron Andrews with a fifth-minute standing ovation.

Scrumhalf Hector Patterson scored two tries and set up scores for Matt Currie and Mosese Tuipulotu, with Geordie Gwynn also crossing late. Batho Hlekani scored the lone try for the Lions, while Edinburgh's Duhan van der Merwe was forced off early for a head injury assessment.

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