Edinburgh Accies: New Coach, Strong Staff, Sevens Success

0:00It's April 29th. This is Edinburgh News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Edinburgh Axies just got a major upgrade as they gear up for the Scottish rugby premiership after earning promotion. They're naming Michael Todd, their new head coach, pulling him from his defensive role at Edinburgh Rugby at season's end. Todd Pax serious credentials, having coached with squads like the Queensland Reds, Munster, and even Australia A-AXE's director of Rugby Graham. Conor is hyped, calling it a wealth of experience to keep them competitive right out the gate. They're stacking the staff deep too. Ex-Scotland props Simon Bergen steps in as forwards coach, current Edinburgh Scrum Half, Charlie Sheel handles backs in attack, Jamie Soul takes, defense, and George Hamilton leads the second 15. On the field, AXE's are already rolling in sevens action. They snagged wins at the Gala and Langholm tournaments in the borders, marking their first Langholm victory in 97 years.

1:01With their own event closing out the kings of the 7th Circuit on May 30th at Rayburn Place, AXE's look primed to build momentum into the fall, season ahead.