Former Ireland Fly-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. The Ulster Fly-half steps away from the game after a 14-year professional career, during...
Michael Leitch sets Brave Blossoms record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his match-day squad to face England in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September, with back-row Michael Leitch on course to make his 15th Rugby World Cup appearance. 1...
Scarlets hand debuts to Lloyd and Plumtree for Baabaas clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIoan Lloyd and Taine Plumtree will make their Scarlets debuts in Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians in the Phil Bennett Memorial Match (2.30pm ko). Lloyd, who has made the move from Bristol...
Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend expressed sympathy for Dave Cherry after the veteran hooker’s first World Cup was brought to a premature end following a fall down the stairs at Scotland’s team hotel. It...
Mcinally replaces cherry in rugby world cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh hooker Stuart McInally has been called up into the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad to replace David Cherry who has left the tournament through injury. To ensure a full front row...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...
Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFully-fit Darcy Graham declared that he and Duhan van der Merwe are intent on filling their boots at the World Cup as they chase down Scotland’s all-time try record. The free-scoring Edinburgh...
Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...
Darcy Graham passed fit for Scotland in World Cup opener against South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham has been passed fit to start Scotland’s Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Sunday after his pre-tournament injury scare. The 26-year-old Edinburgh wing – seventh on...
