Glasgow seeks improvement while Edinburgh aims to turn the tide in URC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Glasgow seeks improvement while Edinburgh aims to turn the tide in URC

Summary

The United Rugby Championship (URC) season kicks off soon, with Glasgow and Edinburgh preparing to compete. Glasgow is poised for a strong season, predicted to finish second after a successful campaign last year that saw them top the log despite key player departures. Meanwhile, Edinburgh seeks to bounce back from a disappointing 12th place finish, with hopes pinned on new coaching staff and player performance. Freddy Douglas is highlighted as a crucial player for Edinburgh's success this season, while Dan Lancaster is expected to key for Glasgow.

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By the Numbers

•URC season begins this weekend.
•Glasgow predicted to finish second after last season's success.
•Edinburgh hopes to improve from last season's 12th place.
•Freddy Douglas and Dan Lancaster identified as key players.
•New coaching staff for Edinburgh aims to address past inconsistencies.

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Glasgow in the hunt & Douglas must be 'unleashed' at Edinburgh - Andy Burke's season predictions

What they're saying

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It feels like we are having much the same conversation about Glasgow's prospects this season as we did heading into last season. Having predicted Glasgow for a fifth-place finish in the URC regular season last time around and being made to look even more of a fool than normal as Warriors topped the log, I'm not going to make the same mistake in underestimating them.
— Yahoo Sports

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