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'A world-class player – there’s no other way to describe him': New deal at Edinburgh


Ewan Ashman of Scotland celebrates scoring his team's second try with teammate Sione Tuipulotu during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby international match between Scotland and Argentina at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on November 16, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
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Scotland and Edinburgh hooker Ewan Ashman has signed a new deal at the club, taking him to 20230.

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Despite having another year left on his contract in the Scottish capital, the 26-year-old has been rewarded for a standout campaign with a new three-year deal.

Following a 2025 where the hooker represented the British & Irish Lions after being called into the squad, he has enjoyed a campaign which concluded with him being crowned the club’s top try-scorer with nine in 16 matches, including five in his final four appearances of the season.

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Such form saw him sweep the Scottish Building Society Men’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season.

Ashman is the latest Scotland international to extend his deal with Edinburgh, following in the footsteps of the likes of Grant Gilchrist, Glen Young and Magnus Bradbury.

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“Edinburgh has become home for me and my partner, Caitlin, and that means everything,” Ashman said. “I love this club, I love this cityand I genuinely have a smile on my face every time I come into work. That’s something pretty unique and not something I take for granted.

“I know this is a special group. We’re hungry for success and we want to take this team to the next level. The desire in this squad to win something together is real, and I want to be part of that.

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“I have a great relationship with Sean [Everitt] and Stevie [Lawrie], while I’m really looking forward to working with the new coaching team. I can’t wait for what’s ahead.”

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt added: “Ewan is a world-class player – there’s no other way to describe him. He’s a huge player for Edinburgh Rugby and for Scotland, and his British & Irish Lions cap last summer was thoroughly deserved.

“He has developed into one of the most dangerous forwards in the game, and picking up three BKT Players of the Match in the final four games of the season is the kind of elite-level consistency that sets him apart.

“But Ewan is more than just a performer – he’s a leader. He’s someone our players look up to and someone who sets the standards for the whole group. To tie him down to a long-term deal is huge for this club, and I’m delighted we’ve got this extension done.”

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