Edinburgh Rugby has made a significant acquisition by signing Hurricanes centre Riley Higgins. The 23-year-old, who qualifies to play for Scotland through his Ayrshire-born grandmother, will join the United Rugby Championship club on a three-year deal starting next season, pending visa approval. Higgins, a player who has shown his prowess by keeping seasoned All Blacks from the Hurricanes' starting lineup, chose Edinburgh despite receiving more lucrative offers from teams in England, Japan, and New Zealand.
Higgins expressed his enthusiasm about joining Edinburgh, stating, "I can’t wait to get stuck in with Edinburgh. It is a big move but the challenge of testing myself in a new competition, with such a great team and passionate fans is very exciting." He added, "I’m still young and learning but I’m hungry to improve as a player and person on and off the field, and help the team wherever I can in the hope of winning some titles. Fans can expect a hard-working player who will never give up, and someone who brings an exciting style of play."
"I can’t wait to see you all soon!"
Sean Everitt, the head coach of Edinburgh, highlighted Higgins' exceptional talent and potential for growth. "Riley is an outstanding talent and this is a significant signing for Edinburgh Rugby," Everitt remarked. He further elaborated on Higgins' decision to join Edinburgh, emphasizing that it reflects his ambition to excel in Scotland despite other opportunities. "At 23, Riley still has room to grow, and I genuinely believe the best is still to come from him. Alongside guys like Matt Currie and Mosese Tuipulotu, we are building something really exciting in our midfield, and I know our supporters will enjoy watching this group develop together."
The announcement comes shortly after Edinburgh secured a new two-year deal with centre Mosese Tuipulotu, who has recently returned from a serious knee injury. Tuipulotu shared his commitment to the club, saying, "Representing this club means everything to me. Every time I pull on the Edinburgh jersey there’s a genuine sense of pride – this is a special place and I never take that for granted." Despite the challenges of his injury, Tuipulotu remains focused on his recovery and future contributions to the team.
"I still have so much I want to achieve here and I want to be a key part of this team pushing forward and competing at the very top. This is absolutely where I want to be."
With these strategic signings, Edinburgh Rugby is poised to enhance its midfield strength and competitiveness in the United Rugby Championship, signaling exciting times ahead for the team and its supporters.
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Edinburgh Rugby has made a significant acquisition by signing Hurricanes centre Riley Higgins. The 23-year-old, who qualifies to play for Scotland through his Ayrshire-born grandmother, will join the United Rugby Championship club on a three-year deal starting next season, pending visa approval. Higgins, a player who has shown his prowess by keeping seasoned All Blacks from the Hurricanes' starting lineup, chose Edinburgh despite receiving more lucrative offers from teams in England, Japan, and New Zealand.
Higgins expressed his enthusiasm about joining Edinburgh, stating, "I can’t wait to get stuck in with Edinburgh. It is a big move but the challenge of testing myself in a new competition, with such a great team and passionate fans is very exciting." He added, "I’m still young and learning but I’m hungry to improve as a player and person on and off the field, and help the team wherever I can in the hope of winning some titles. Fans can expect a hard-working player who will never give up, and someone who brings an exciting style of play."
"I can’t wait to see you all soon!"
Sean Everitt, the head coach of Edinburgh, highlighted Higgins' exceptional talent and potential for growth. "Riley is an outstanding talent and this is a significant signing for Edinburgh Rugby," Everitt remarked. He further elaborated on Higgins' decision to join Edinburgh, emphasizing that it reflects his ambition to excel in Scotland despite other opportunities. "At 23, Riley still has room to grow, and I genuinely believe the best is still to come from him. Alongside guys like Matt Currie and Mosese Tuipulotu, we are building something really exciting in our midfield, and I know our supporters will enjoy watching this group develop together."
The announcement comes shortly after Edinburgh secured a new two-year deal with centre Mosese Tuipulotu, who has recently returned from a serious knee injury. Tuipulotu shared his commitment to the club, saying, "Representing this club means everything to me. Every time I pull on the Edinburgh jersey there’s a genuine sense of pride – this is a special place and I never take that for granted." Despite the challenges of his injury, Tuipulotu remains focused on his recovery and future contributions to the team.
"I still have so much I want to achieve here and I want to be a key part of this team pushing forward and competing at the very top. This is absolutely where I want to be."
With these strategic signings, Edinburgh Rugby is poised to enhance its midfield strength and competitiveness in the United Rugby Championship, signaling exciting times ahead for the team and its supporters.