Coach Richard Cockerill extends contract with Edinburgh Rugby
He'll stay with the club until at least 2021 as they look on course to reach the PRO14 play-offs.
Edinburgh Rugby head coach Richard Cockerill has extended his contract until the summer of 2021.
The former Leicester and Toulon coach is on course to lead Edinburgh to the Guinness PRO14 play-offs in his first campaign.
The club sit third in Conference B and reached the quarter-final of the European Challenge Cup after topping their pool.
Cockerill said in a statement: "I saw this as a fresh challenge and have really enjoyed getting stuck in at Edinburgh.
"There is still a lot to do at the club and I wanted to stay and continue working with a great group of fellow coaches and hard-working players."
The club's managing director, Jonny Petrie, said: "The impact Richard has had can’t be overstated in terms of giving the players and coaches a clear view of what is required to be more competitive and generally raising standards throughout the club.
"I am pleased he will be extending his tenure with us which will support the exciting work being done off the pitch to continue the recent momentum we are generating."
Edinburgh Rugby is currently reviewing its options regarding a new home ground which is expected to be built next to BT Murrayfield