Ross Thompson

Edinburgh's Duhan van der Merwe scores his side's first try during the BKT United Rugby Championship match against Vodacom Bulls at Hive Stadium, on January 23, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Van der Merwe scores on return but Edinburgh slump in second half

Cammy Scott will make only his third start for Edinburgh when they take on Benetton on Friday.

‘Commands respect’ - Edinburgh Rugby coach explains change at 10

Edinburgh Rugby have been dealt a double blow ahead of the new season.

Edinburgh double blow as two new signings set to miss whole season

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson breaks through to score his side's fifth try in the win over Ealing Trailfinders.

Edinburgh reaction: Ideal prep for URC but injuries at 10 a concern

Scotland U20 international Jerry Blyth-Lafferty will start for Edinburgh against Ulster.

Edinburgh name debutants and academy prospects amid hooker dilemma

Edinburgh's Ross Thompson has contributed 110 points in the URC this season.

Ego boost, altitude and why joining Edinburgh Rugby was right decision

Ben Spencer of Bath celebrates after Tom Dunn scores his team's second try in the win over Edinburgh in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Hive Stadium.

Finn Russell eclipsed by Bath pack as Edinburgh's Euro dream founders

Edinburgh's Ali Price scored two first-half tries in the 29-25 win over Vannes in France.

Edinburgh's bonus point win in Vannes puts them in pole position

Kyle Steyn has been passed fit to lead Glasgow Warriors at Hampden.

Return of captain lifts Glasgow Warriors at their new 'home'

Mosese Tuipulotu, left, will make his competitive debut for Edinburgh against Leinster on Friday and will line up alongside winger Duhan van der Merwe. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh turn to trio in bid to do 'something massive' in tricky opener

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham scores against Gloucester at Hive Stadium on his return to action after eight months out. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

‘World class’ Darcy Graham makes scoring return in Edinburgh win

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith believes Edinburgh have added "good value" over the close season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow coach has say on Edinburgh upgrade, Nucifora and URC ‘surprise package’

Duncan Weir roars in celebration during the United Rugby Championship final win over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on June 22,. (Photo by Anton Geyser/SNS Group)

Weir on competition at Glasgow Warriors and why civic reception is so important

Matt Scott is back at Edinburgh Rugby for a third stint. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scott will tell it straight at Edinburgh after learning from best at Leicester

Ross Thompson steps onto the pitch prior to Scotland's tour match against Canada n Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

Why Edinburgh had to strengthen at 10 and what to expect from Mosese Tuipulotu

Two-try Dylan Richardson of Scotland tries to break free in the first half against Canada in Ottawa. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

How Harry Paterson stole the show in Scotland’s thumping win over Canada

Head coach Gregor Townsend watching Scotland beat England 30-21 in February at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium (Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland 'won't be perfect' - one starter has more caps than rest put together

Ross Thompson trains with Scotland at Oriam in February this year. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What Thompson's M8 switch means for Scotland amid Healy factor

Glasgow Warriors drive towards the Dragons try line during the URC victory at Scotstoun.

Depleted Warriors make light work of Dragons on Bhatti's big night

SRU chief executive Mark Dodson at the launch of Super6 in May 2018. He is surrounded by representatives of the six original clubs, back row L-R, Chris Laidlaw (Boroughmuir), Nick Sutherland (Heriot's), Ross Graham (Watsonian FC), Craig Jackson (Melrose), and front row L-R, Ross Bundy (Stirling County), and Steven Longwell (Ayr). Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Super Series to be scrapped as franchise clubs react with statement

Glasgow Warriors fly-half Ross Thompson during a Scotland training session at Oriam. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow game time vital for Thompson in bid for Scotland Six Nations action

WP Nel has withdrawn from the Scotland squad with a neck injury and returned to the care of his club, Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

WP Nel out of Scotland’s Six Nations opener as tighthead problems mount

Edinburgh's Luke Crosbie has been picked to start against Glasgow Warriors in the 1872 Cup second leg. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

1872 Cup teams: Watson on bench for Edinburgh, Warriors make change at 10

Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe wraps up at training ahead of the 1872 Cup first leg with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Edinburgh v Glasgow: Injuries, inside men but nous could ultimately prevail

Huw Jones during Glasgow Warriors visual access at Scotstoun Stadium, on December 19, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Surprise pick on wing for Glasgow Warriors in 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh

Ross Thompson has had to be patient for his chance at Glasgow Warriors under Franco Smith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Ross Thompson’s return is timely reminder for Franco Smith of his talents at 10

Glasgow Warriors' Scottish flanker Ally Miller paces clear to score a try against Bayonne.

Warriors storm Bayonne fortress with gripping triumph but concern over Smith

Ross Thompson injured his foot in training. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland international stand-off to go under knife for third time

Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings was injured playing for Gloucester against Leicester Tigers on Christmas Eve. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Adam Hastings set to miss Six Nations as Scotland injury plague continues

Glasgow stand-off Ross Thompson has been ruled out until 2023 after having surgery on his injured ankle. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow and Scotland stand-off Ross Thompson undergoes surgery

Pete Horne during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Horne: 'Some kind of Doddie Weir tribute will be in pipeline'

Finn Russell has been called up to the Scotland squad to face New Zealand after being left out of the Gregor Towsend's original selection for the Autumn Series. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell breaks silence over Scotland omission and New Zealand recall

Blair Kinghorn's resilience has been praised by Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Russell praised by Scotland coach after his performances for Racing

Finn Russell has been left out of the Scotland squad for the Autumn Series internationals. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell not worth the risk for Scotland says Wales legend

Warriors' Rory Darge was injured against Cardiff. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rory Darge injury: Scotland flanker has surgery, ruled out ‘for several months’

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith will lead from the front. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors URC preview: new era as club bids to reconnect with fans

Ross Thompson will miss the start of the season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors stand-off Ross Thompson to miss start of season

Scotland's Hamish Watson receives the player of the match trophy. (Photo by Pablo Gasparini / AFP)

Scotland debrief: Watson and Darge, Townsend comments, conundrums

Ben Muncaster looks to find the supporting Matt Fagerson as Scotland take the game to Chile in Santiago. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

Hoyland steals show with hat-trick as Scotland A crush Chile

Ross Thompson has been impressed by the ability of Blair Kinghorn, right, to spot a gap. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Thompson's debt to Wilson as he looks to bounce back on tour

Ross Thompson landed a match-winning penalty against Leinster 12 months ago. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Thompson ready for a crack at Leinster as Glasgow look for repeat performance

Whole-hearted club man Rob Harley will play his last inter-city match for Glasgow Warriors against Edinburgh Rugby at Murrayfield on Saturday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh v Glasgow promises to be such an intriguing battle - Allan Massie
There isn’t much between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Both have had fair to middling seasons in the hotch-potch that is the URC, a league with a clumsy structure that...

Chris Paterson will be analysing the Edinburgh v Glasgow game for Premier Sports. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Blair Kinghorn v Ross Thompson: Chris Paterson runs rule over stand-offs

Head coach Danny Wilson during Glasgow Warriors training. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Warriors 'under no illusions' of Edinburgh significance

Seabelo Senatla of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors suffer damaging blows in South Africa

Glasgow Warriors' Johnny Matthews celebrates his third try in the win over Zebre at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Johnny Matthews steals show as Glasgow secure home win over Zebre

Glasgow's Duncan Weir with a penalty during a United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors 'were not at their best' for much of win over Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow's Josh McKay (L) scores a try during a United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium, on March 18, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors too strong for Edinburgh in opening 1872 Cup clash

Scotland have recalled Adam Hastings of Gloucester. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Adam Hastings one of four players called up by Scotland for Italy game

Glasgow Warriors' Jack Dempsey scores his side's second try.

Glasgow Warriors overcome conditions and Benetton for key win

Glasgow Warriors' Rufus McLean at full time after the defeat to La Rochelle at Scotstoun (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Wilson identifies Glasgow issues in defeat to La Rochelle

Exeter's Jack Nowell celebrates his try with Stuart Hogg. Photo: Andy Watts/INPHO/Shutterstock

Glasgow pulverised in final half hour by an Exeter side hellbent on revenge

Fraser Brown is back in the Glasgow Warriors squad following a knee injury. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Brown backs Glasgow’s young guns to embrace ‘hostile’ Sandy Park atmosphere

Glasgow's Fraser Brown scores his side's fifth try during the win over Ospreys at Scotstoun (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow bounce back from Covid outbreak to defeat Ospreys

Ross Thompson kept a cool head to land five penalties in the 22-7 victory over Exeter Chiefs in the Heineken Champions Cup. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Thompson’s Glasgow rise has been nothing short of phenomenal

Glasgow's Duncan Weir (L) and head coach Danny Wilson at full time during a European Champions Cup match between Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Warriors prove they 'can go the whole 80' in win over Chiefs

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