From left to right: Mikey Jones, Oliver Duncan, Conor McAlpine, Tom Currie, Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, Hector Patterson, Euan McVie, Jack Brown and Lewis Wells have all signed contact extensions with Edinburgh. Image courtesy: Edinburgh Rugby 
EDINBURGH RUGBY have announced the re-signing of nine young players, which includes the promotion of back-row Tom Currie and scrum-half Conor McAlpine from the academy to the senior squad on two year deals.
20-year-old Currie made his debut playing alongside oldrr brother Matt in January and earned his first start against Zebre Parma the following month. Meanwhile, 21-year-old McAlpine, who joined the pro-academy this season, made his senior debut against Gloucester in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Loosehead prop Mikey Jones, 22, a product of Lasswade RFC, has also penned a one-year extension to his senior contract, having made his debut last season and representing Scotland ‘A’ against Chile in November.
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Hooker Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, back-row Oliver Duncan, scrum-half Hector Patterson and winger Lewis Wells have extended their senior academy deals for another season,
Full-back Jack Brown, 19, who has impressed since joining the pro-academy ahead of the 2023-24 season, and who earned his first senior start away to Zebre Parma last month, has signed a new two-year deal to remain with the club. Joining him in signing a new two-year extension is lock Euan McVie, 20, who arrived at the club after featuring for Edinburgh Accies and Heriot’s Rugby, impressing in the Edinburgh ‘A’ pack.
“We are absolutely delighted to see such a talented group of young Scottish players commit their future to Edinburgh Rugby,” said Edinburgh Rugby Academy Coach Kris Burney.
“It’s fantastic to see the progress they are making, and we firmly believe they have a big future here at the club. It’s particularly rewarding to see guys like Lewis Wells, Jack Brown, Conor McAlpline and Tom Currie, who have come through our pro-academy, already making an impact at senior level this season.
“We are looking forward to the pro-academy coming together for the new season, with further exciting player announcements to come.”
Edinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt added: “Our academy plays a crucial role in the long-term success of Edinburgh Rugby. It is vital that we have a consistent flow of talented young Scottish players stepping up to challenge for places in the senior squad.
“I’ve been really pleased with the impact that younger players like Lewis Wells, Jack Brown, Conor McAlpine and Tom Currie have made this season, and we are keen to give further opportunities to those who show the potential.
“Retaining such a strong cohort of young Scottish talent can only be a positive thing for the club as we continue to build a squad with a strong connection to our region.”
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