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Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh.
The 28-year-old, who has spent his total profession to this point within the Scottish capital, has been joined by fellow flankers Connor Boyle, 25 and Tom Dodd, 27, in extending their keep, all of whom have endured injury-blighted campaigns.
The previous participant of the season and gamers’ participant of the season Crosbie is presently sidelined with a pectoral damage, Boyle is recovering from a knee damage and Dodd is on the comeback path following shoulder surgical procedure. The triumvirate are anticipated to be absolutely match once more come subsequent season, although Boyle will probably be touch-and-go as as to if he could make the beginning of the United Rugby Championship season.
Dodd has joined Crosbie in signing a two-year deal, whereas Boyle has solely dedicated for one season.
“I have immense pride in being a one-club man and reaching my century of appearances for my hometown club,” Crosbie said after signing. “So, it was a no-brainer to put pen-to-paper on a new deal.
“Edinburgh is in my blood, and I’m more determined than ever to bounce back from this injury and represent the team in 2025/26.
“I want to be a leader within this group, and I genuinely feel like the club continues to go from strength to strength, both on and off the field. I’m excited to be a part of that journey moving forward.”
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt added: “Luke is a hugely important player for Edinburgh Rugby, and his re-signing is implausible information for the membership.
“His toughness and immense pleasure in representing his hometown are key attributes that set the usual inside our squad.
“Luke’s expertise and management will probably be invaluable in guiding our gifted group of back-row forwards, a lot of whom are native lads themselves, over the following two years. Securing a top quality operator like Luke in our pack is a big increase for us.”
