They made history when they won the first ever domestic competition, the Scottish Challenge Cup in 1996 beating Stirling University 30–24.
2018 saw the Eagles return to the top of the pack after 6 years overturning the 2017 Champions Strathmore Silverbacks on points difference.
The inaugural Scottish Conference kicked off on 27 July when Linlithgow Lions lost at home against Lomond Valley Raiders 50–68.
Five teams contested that debut season, eventual champions Lomond Valley Raiders, runners-up Central Centurions, Linlithgow Lions, Inverness RL and Glasgow based Whitecraigs Warriors.
[4] Five teams once again contested the newly retitled Scottish National League new clubs Edinburgh Eagles, Border Raiders and Glasgow Bulls replaced Central Centurions, Inverness RL and Whitecraigs Warriors.
The Border Raiders who had former Great Britain international Hugh Waddell in their ranks lifted the title when they beat Edinburgh Eagles in the inaugural Grand Final at Hillhead Sports Club in Glasgow 40–14.
As champions the Raiders were entered into the Challenge Cup and on 6 December 1998 history was made when they took to the field against Wath Brow Hornets at Hillhead Sports Club losing by only 10–34.
[6] As champions the Eagles progressed into the Challenge Cup and a round 1 home meeting with top amateur side Woolston Rovers.
Division 1 consisted of reigning champions Edinburgh Eagles, runners-up Glasgow Bulls, Portobello Playboys and Dumbarton Dragons who were previously known as Rhu Raiders but had relocated to Loch Lomond.
Reigning champions Edinburgh Eagles went through the season unbeaten and dispatched first time finalists Fife Lions in the final.
[15] It was all change for this season as two clubs left the competition Portobello Playboys and Clyde Buccaneers one returned after a years absence Glasgow Bulls and three made their debut Royal Scots Steelers from Edinburgh, Moray Eels based at RAF Lossiemouth and east Glasgow based Easterhouse Panthers.
Fife Lions for the 4th season in a row finished top losing just one game, which was against their perennial contenders, Edinburgh Eagles.
[19] On the field Edinburgh Eagles once again dominated remaining unbeaten all season and lifting the title after beating Carluke Tigers in the final albeit after extra time 18–10 at GHA RFC in Glasgow.
Three teams departed Hillfoots Rams after one season, and two Glasgow clubs Jordanhill Phoenix and Victoria Knights who returned to being a youth set-up.
Reigning champions Edinburgh Eagles finished top of the table closely followed by the previous seasons runners-up Carluke Tigers.
Newcomers who all joined Division 2 were Aberdeen Warriors, Ross Sutherland RL and Elgin based Moray Titans.
In Division 1 Edinburgh Eagles led the way winning all their games followed by Ayrshire Storm behind these two, who would contest the Grand Final, were Carluke Tigers, Fife Lions and Easterhouse Panthers.
[25] For the 2nd year, Scottish Conference East Lothian Hawks and the two 'A' teams of Edinburgh and Aberdeen did not compete while Victoria Knights returned as a senior side for the second time following their campaign in 2009.
In the Central Conference Easterhouse Panthers surprisingly finished top ahead of Edinburgh Eagles with Ayrshire Storm, Fife Lions and newboys Victoria Knights following.
The play-off semi-finals brought victories for the two league leaders Easterhouse Panthers against Moray Titans and Aberdeen Warriors 22–20 against Edinburgh Eagles.
[27] Two-time former champions Fife Lions were the biggest name to go; after appearing in the previous 17 campaigns they decided to call it a day after a couple of seasons of struggle both on and off the pitch.
[28] In the Challenge Cup champions Aberdeen Warriors made their debut but were heavily beaten at Pilkington Recs 4-46.
[30] The same four clubs competed for the title with reigning champions Aberdeen Warriors and Strathmore Silverbacks finishing as the top two and therefore reaching the Grand Final.
In the final underdogs Strathmore gave a good account of themselves before going down to a 48–32 defeat to the Warriors who registered their fourth straight title success at Montrose RFC.
[39] Grand Final: Glasgow 24-30 Edinburgh Eagles[41] Fife Lions (2002–2013, 2019–) Rhu Raiders (2000–01) Dumbarton Dragons (2002)