Michael Hodge (left) previously worked as Ireland Men's Under-20 assistant coach [Getty Images] Edinburgh have appointed Michael Hodge as their skills and contact coach on a two-year deal. Hodge, 37, joins from the Irish Rugby Football Union, where he coached at both under-18 and under-20 level. He joins Tim Sampson, Brad Davis and Stevie Lawrie in head coach Sean Everitt's backroom staff. " It's great to complete our coaching team for 2026-27," Everitt said. "
Tim and Brad have already brought new ideas and energy into the environment, and Stevie has continued his brilliant work with our forward pack. " Michael comes in at a really positive time for the club. He's a young and highly-rated coach who will bring fresh ideas and expertise to our skills and contact work, and that gives us even more to look forward to as we build towards the new season. " I'm really looking forward to seeing what he can do with this playing group at Edinburgh Rugby. "