Mike Blair announces retirement from international rugby - OTD
Blair made the decision in order to focus on life in France, where he was playing for Brive.
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07 Jan 2024, 5:26
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Mike Blair: 'I took a lot on my shoulders at Edinburgh but I don't regret it'
The former Edinburgh coach on why he had to step down, and his new life in Japan.
Jamie Lyall
29 Dec 2023, 7:28
Edinburgh see off Ospreys to give Mike Blair winning send-off at home
Edinburgh gave head coach Mike Blair a fitting send-off in his last home game before stepping down as they ended a run of four def…
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15 Apr 2023, 16:22
Mike Blair breaks his silence on Steve Diamond joining Edinburgh
Mike Blair has welcomed the arrival of Steve Diamond to support him through the closing weeks of his reign as Edinburgh head coach…
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21 Mar 2023, 10:42
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Steve Diamond on shortlist to replace Mike Blair at Edinburgh
Former Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond is in contention to replace Mike Blair as Edinburgh head…
Jamie Lyall
06 Mar 2023, 6:35
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Mike Blair is a loss to Scottish rugby - it didn't have to be this way
Scottish coaches are subject to myriad demands and off-field tasks which detract from their skillsets
Jamie Lyall
28 Feb 2023, 6:41
Mike Blair explains shock decision to leave Edinburgh
Mike Blair has set his sights on being a “world-class attack coach” following his surprise decision to call time on his role a…
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24 Feb 2023, 13:17
Head coach Mike Blair surprisingly reveals he's quitting Edinburgh
Edinburgh have revealed that head coach Mike Blair is to quit at the end of the current season after opting not to renew his contr…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2023, 6:36
Struggling Edinburgh boss Mike Blair makes frank admission
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair admits he is not getting the best out of his players at present.
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01 Jan 2023, 4:11
Mike Blair assessing Edinburgh's Scotland internationals
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair is assessing his Scotland internationals before deciding which of them to restore to the team for …
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28 Nov 2022, 11:11
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Mike Blair: 'I want Edinburgh to be constantly innovating'
Mike Blair didn't want the Edinburgh job at first, but has transformed the ailing club as a rookie head coach.
Jamie Lyall
29 Sep 2022, 15:43
'He is distraught about it' - Mike Blair defends kicker in agonising loss
Mike Blair praised an “outstanding effort” from his Edinburgh side in their agonising 33-31 defeat to the Bulls in the United …
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25 Sep 2022, 7:18
Mike Blair reacts to Edinburgh's heavyweight Champions Cup draw
Mike Blair is relishing more “memorable” occasions in Europe after Edinburgh were drawn alongside English Premiership side Sar…
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28 Jun 2022, 14:15
Edinburgh boss Mike Blair reveals tough selection decisions
Edinburgh boss Mike Blair has explained how his side's blistering form this season has made team selection such a difficult task.
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14 Jan 2022, 20:30
'We had 46 players training the other day' - Mike Blair's selection headache
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair admits he was torn over team selection for their return to action after several players missed out…
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08 Jan 2022, 1:42
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair backs new signing for Scotland call-up
Mike Blair believes Edinburgh scrum-half Vellacott could play his way into Scotland contention if he keeps up his scorching early…
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04 Oct 2021, 14:13
