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6 Nations Rugby in Edinburgh

a 6 Nations rugby match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Scotland versus France in a 6 Nations match

rugby fans outside Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

a crowd of rugby fans at Murrayfield Stadium

rugby fans in Murrayfield Stadium

a pipe band on the Murrayfield pitch

Witness the world’s best teams battle it out on the pitch at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium which hosts some of the most exciting events on the rugby calendar each year. Catch some spectacular rugby as the teams compete in thrilling 6 Nations matches.

Scotland boasts a proud rugby heritage and it is a great place to be on a match weekend. The atmosphere in Edinburgh’s bars and streets is electric as the whole country gets behind the national team and thousands of visiting fans mix with the Scots to enjoy the action.

Although Scotland has had success in the Five Nations, they are yet to win their maiden 6 Nations title. Nevertheless, the city’s Murrayfield Stadium is a fantastic venue to watch some of the matches. Enjoy the thrilling rivalry at a live rugby match with blue and white Saltire flags waving and raucous yells of encouragement coming from the huge crowd.

Scotland's first home game of the 2012 - 2013 6 Nations Tournament at Murrayfield kicks off on Saturday 9 February as Scotland take on Italy. Murrayfield’s second match sees Scotland play Ireland on Sunday 24 February and the last home game is against Wales on Saturday 9 March. Tickets and more information are available from Scottish Rugby.

Edinburgh is a fantastic city for rugby fans of all ages. Find out more about buying tickets for rugby matches at Murrayfield.