Edinburgh to carry on at Murrayfield next season

Edinburgh Rugby have confirmed they will continue to play their home matches at BT Murrayfield next season, with work on a new purpose-built stadium still to get under way.

The club were granted planning permission in September 2018 for a new 7,800-seater venue to be built on Murrayfield’s back pitches, but are still in talks with Edinburgh City Council over the building warrant process.

Richard Cockerill’s team will therefore fulfil home fixtures in the Guinness Pro14 competition and European cup tournaments at the 67,144-capacity arena.

A statement from the club said: “In order to assist with planning for the forthcoming season and to provide clarity for supporters around ticket prices and season-ticket memberships, the club will continue playing on the international pitch into the new campaign.

“Season ticket members from the 2018-19 season onwards will have priority when transferring to the new stadium, and further details on this process will be communicated at the appropriate time.

“The club thanks fans for their patience as it works towards providing a