Edinburgh have been handed a significant boost ahead of their Guinness Pro12 clash with Cardiff Saturday's after Cornell Du Preez and Neil Cochrane both agreed to extend their time in the Scottish capital.
A 79th minute try from Sale centre Johnny Leota secured a bonus-point victory over Pau that all but guarantees the Sharks' place in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Edinburgh capitalised on the late change of venue for the second leg of the 1872 Cup to beat Glasgow Warriors 14-11 and retain their hold on the Scottish title.
Edinburgh sent Glasgow packing empty-handed from the capital for the second season running as the Gunners took a step towards reclaiming the 1872 Cup with a 23-11 first-leg win.
A late try from John Hardie secured an 18-15 victory for Edinburgh over London Irish to keep the Scottish side’s hopes of progressing from Pool Five of the European Challenge Cup alive.
Leo Halavatau will make his centenary appearance for London Irish should he come off the bench versus Edinburgh in sides' European Rugby Challenge Cup bout at Murrayfield on Friday.
Harlequins ran in eight tries as they made it three wins from three with a comfortable 50-10 European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool 3 victory over Calvisano.
Edinburgh and Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist has suffered another injury setback. with the 25-year-old undergoing further surgery on the groin injury which ended his World Cup prematurely.
Edinburgh got back to winning ways in the European Rugby Challenge Cup after their defeat in last season's final against Gloucester while Brive beat Newcastle in tonight's matches.
Scotland assistant coach Duncan Hodge will take on the role of Edinburgh Rugby backs coach at the end of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the capital club have confirmed