Edinburgh appoints Michael Hodge as skills and contact coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:28 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Edinburgh appoints Michael Hodge as skills and contact coach

Summary

Edinburgh Rugby has announced the appointment of Michael Hodge as their skills and contact coach on a two-year deal. Hodge, who previously coached at both under-18 and under-20 levels with the Irish Rugby Football Union, joins head coach Sean Everitt's staff alongside Tim Sampson, Brad Davis, and Stevie Lawrie. This addition aims to enhance the team's skills and contact work as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. Everitt expressed enthusiasm about completing the coaching team, highlighting Hodge's potential to bring fresh ideas and energy to the club.

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Key Details

•Michael Hodge appointed as skills and contact coach for Edinburgh.
•Hodge's contract is for two years.
•He previously worked with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
•Edinburgh's coaching team now includes Hodge, Sampson, Davis, and Lawrie.
•Sean Everitt is optimistic about Hodge's contributions.

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11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Skills & contact coach Hodge will bring 'fresh ideas' to Edinburgh

What they're saying

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Edinburgh have appointed Michael Hodge as their skills and contact coach on a two-year deal. Hodge, 37, joins from the Irish Rugby Football Union, where he coached at both under-18 and under-20 level. "It's great to complete our coaching team for 2026-27," Everitt said.
— Yahoo Sports

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