Pre-match pyrotechnics at Hampden Park brought colour and noise to the first leg of the 1872 Cup, but there was a distinct lack of fireworks when Glasgow and Edinburgh eventually got down to business. The corresponding fixture last season was a contest barely worthy of the name as Warriors romped into a 33-0 lead. This was never likely to be as one-sided but, while the scoreboard for the most part was close, Glasgow were in charge throughout and never looked under any real threat of losing. Edinburgh showed heart, particularly in defence as they held Warriors up three times over the try-line, but you are never going to defend your way to victory against a team as accomplished as Glasgow. The capital side offered little in attack, and their players who can provide those game-changing moments, such as Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe, were reduced to peripheral roles as Glasgow recorded a 24-12 victory.

Source: BBC December 21, 2025 07:38 UTC