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Edinburgh rallies for narrow victory over Stormers in URC clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:51 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Edinburgh rallies for narrow victory over Stormers in URC clash
Summary

Edinburgh secured a 17-13 victory against Stormers at Hive Stadium on October 2, achieving their second win of the United Rugby Championship season. The match began with a long-range penalty by James Grayson for Edinburgh, followed by a series of penalties by Yaqeen Ahmed which put Stormers ahead. However, a try from Paul Hill restored Edinburgh's lead, quickly countered by Hacjivah Dayimani's try for Stormers. In the closing minutes, 19-year-old Rory McHaffie scored, sealing Edinburgh's triumph as they defended well in the final moments.

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  • •Edinburgh leads their United Rugby Championship series with two wins.
  • •James Grayson opened the scoring with a penalty for Edinburgh.
  • •Stormers briefly led after two penalties by Yaqeen Ahmed.
  • •Rory McHaffie scores on his home debut for Edinburgh.
  • •Match concluded with Edinburgh successfully defending their lead.
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  • 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — McHaffie the hero as Edinburgh sink Stormers
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Edinburgh made it two wins from two in the United Rugby Championship with a gritty 17-13 home success against Stormers.

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