Lions in South Africa, with each one becoming a Test Lion in the first test match of the series, a 17–22 win for the Lions against the Springboks. However, in July 2021, Cockerill left Edinburgh by mutual consent. Former Scotland captain and Lions scrum-half Mike Blair has been appointed as the Head Coach for the 2021–22 season, Edinburgh's first in the new United Rugby Championship. Under Mike Blair: 2021– Following a frustrating season, Edinburgh announced the immediate departure of Head Coach Richard Cockerill by "mutual consent" in July 2021 with Mike Blair (who was at the time part of the Scotland International set up) announced as the new Head Coach later that month. Blair's appointment coincided with new signings including Scotland international James Lang, South African Henry Immelman and Argentine utility back Emiliano Boffelli. Blair's appointment also saw the departure of long time Attack Coach Duncan Hodge. Blair's first game in charge was a 10-26 pre-season friendly loss to Newcastle Falcons; their first game in the new Edinburgh Rugby Stadium (since renamed the DAM Health Stadium for sponsorship reasons). Edinburgh made a good start to their first United Rugby Championship campaign and also the European Challenge Cup where they beat Saracens 18–21 away in the first round. Stadia Edinburgh Rugby have played at a number of grounds over the years including Meadowbank Stadium, Meggetland Sports Complex and most recently Myreside. It was recognised over the years by fans and players alike that Edinburgh have lacked a true Home Ground with BT Murrayfield often criticised for providing a poor atmosphere due to being largely empty for most games. On 31 May 2018, Edinburgh Rugby announced a new proposed 7,800-seater Edinburgh Rugby Stadium to be built on the training pitches at Murrayfield. The stadium will cost Scottish Rugby an estimated £5 million. The stadium was completed on 16 February 2021 but will not host matches straight away. Current standings Honours European Rugby Challenge Cup Runners-up: 1 (2015) United Rugby Championship Runners-up: 1 (2009) Scottish-Italian Shield: 1 (2022) Scottish Inter-District Championship / Scottish League Winners: 3 (1997–98), (1998–99), (2002-03) 1872 Cup Winners: 7 (2008–09), (2014–15), (2015–16), (2017–18), (2018–19), (2019–20), (2021–22) Celtic Cup Runners Up: 1 (2003-04) Melrose Sevens Winners: 1 (2016) Glasgow City Sevens Winners: 2 (2005, 2006) Capital Sevens Winners: (2007, 2014, 2015) Current squad Academy players Former players and present and past coaches While still an amateur side, Edinburgh District capped