Edinburgh Rugby names Grassmarket bar as official away hub

Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull and Edinburgh Rugby wing, Wes Goosen, at The Black Bull. <i>(Image: The Black Bull, Edinburgh / Edinburgh Rugby)</i>
Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull and Edinburgh Rugby wing, Wes Goosen, at The Black Bull. (Image: The Black Bull, Edinburgh / Edinburgh Rugby)
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A Grassmarket sports bar has been named the official away hub for Edinburgh Rugby.

The Black Bull in the heart of Edinburgh city centre will serve as the club's dedicated venue for away match gatherings until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull and Edinburgh Rugby wing, Wes Goosen, at The Black Bull. (Image: The Black Bull, Edinburgh / Edinburgh Rugby)

The partnership will give supporters who cannot travel to matches the chance to recreate the atmosphere of Hive Stadium in the Grassmarket.

The partnership is now in its third year and will include player appearances, question-and-answer events and a new themed menu.

Season ticket holders will receive 20% off their total bill at any time, while all supporters will receive the same discount on match days.

Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull and Edinburgh Rugby wing, Wes Goosen, at The Black Bull. (Image: The Black Bull, Edinburgh / Edinburgh Rugby)

The Black Bull has eight high-definition sports television screens showing major sporting events.

The venue will also host pre-match parties for Edinburgh Rugby's first two home games of the new season.



Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull, said: “We're really excited to be teaming up with Edinburgh Rugby as their official away hub once again.

“We're aiming to recreate the buzz of Hive Stadium in the Grassmarket, where we'll be celebrating all things Edinburgh Rugby.”

Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull, said: “If The Black Bull knows one thing, it's sport.

“We have eight high-definition sports TV screens across the venue and show all the biggest games for rugby fans to enjoy.

“You focus on the game, and we'll keep you fuelled with some tasty grub and a pint of our own locally brewed beer.”

Wes Goosen, Edinburgh Rugby wing, said: “Edinburgh Rugby has enjoyed a fantastic long-standing relationship with Signature Group across several of its city centre venues.

“The Black Bull has become a second home for us over the past year, so we couldn't be happier to continue making it our official away hub for our supporters into autumn 2026 and spring 2027.”

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