'We’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun."Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie on the Ireland game "I wouldn’t call it hatred - but there’s a little...
IRE team announcement (v SCO): head coach Farrell, Sexton, Henderson
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton and second-row Iain Henderson after the announcement of their team to play Scotland in their final Pool B match at Stade de France on...
Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...
Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown...
Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland centre Robbie Henshaw accepts he may have to remain patient for opportunities at his third Rugby World Cup due to the “flying” form of positional rivals Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose. The...
Talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland play their third match of the World Cup against Pool B minnows Romania in Lille on Saturday night. Here, the PA news agency assesses some of the key talking points ahead of a must-win fixture...
Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...
UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have replaced injured hooker Stuart McInally with Johnny Matthews in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Former captain McInally, himself an injury replacement for Dave Cherry earlier...
Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...