News Archive - 2026

Academy still at 100 per cent
The Monarchs Academy maintained their perfect record in this year's National Development League by beating Oxford Chargers 51-39 at Armadale. There were good performances throughout the side as usual though they were pushed perhaps harder than they expected by a visiting side deprived of the services of Darryl Ritchings, called away for a Longtrack commitment.
  Match Report | 11 days ago
Chargers out to spoil the Academy party
The exciting and undefeated Edinburgh Academy team will take over Armadale for the next fortnight as they continue their impressive surge towards the NDL title.
  Preview | 12 days ago
Same Club. Same Colours. Back the title charge!
For the next two Fridays, the focus at Armadale belongs to Edinburgh Monarchs Academy - and with the team unbeaten and sitting top of the National Development League, there is a title charge to get behind.
  Latest News | 13 days ago
Cheetahs Lift The Pairs
Edinburgh Monarchs tilt at pairs glory fell shy of the semi finals as Oxford Cheetahs took the glory at Poole on Wednesday night.
  Match Report | 13 days ago
2026 Play Off dates confirmed
Monarchs roar onwards into the 2026 Cab Direct Championship Play Offs with dates now confirmed for the semi final clash against Poole Pirates:
  News Snippet | 13 days ago
Thompson and Thomson team up for Pairs bid
Monarchs duo Dan Thompson and Kye Thomson head to Poole tonight to represent the club in the 2026 Championship Pairs.
  Preview | 13 days ago
2026 Monarch of the Season Awards Dinner - tickets on sale now!
Mark the big date in your diary - the 2026 Monarch of the Season Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday 31st October at Village Hotel, Edinburgh - with tickets on sale now!
  Latest News | 14 days ago
Academy record at stake
The Monarchs Academy are unbeaten after five fixtures, the only side in the National Development League with a 100% record, but they will have to be at their best on their home track on Friday when the visiting Oxford Chargers provide the opposition at Armadale (7:30pm).
  Latest News | 14 days ago
A Bit Better at Berwick
Monarchs will have been aware that they needed a substantially improved performance to regain credibility after the disappointment of the Scunthorpe defeat the night before. To an extent they achieved that, at least with a better score of 36 against a Berwick side which is as strong as anyone in the league on their own circuit.
  Match Report | 17 days ago
Routed At Scunthorpe
Edinburgh Monarchs penultimate league match of the season ended in heavy defeat as they went down 61-29 at Scunthorpe on Friday night, a result that meant the aggregate bonus point easily went the way of the home men also.
  Match Report | 18 days ago
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