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...
Kleyn (RSA) - 'There's animosity between Irish and Scots'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa second-row Jean Kleyn at a media briefing on Wednesday, 4 October. Jean Kleyn, second row On how he sees the game between Ireland and Scotland playing out: "We’re probably...
George Turner knows Scotland must find their ‘best performance’ against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Turner admitted Scotland must produce a much better performance against Ireland on Saturday than they managed in their opening World Cup game against South Africa. The Scots lost 18-3 against the...
Ali Price: Enhanced maturity helping with frustration of losing Scotland spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAli Price feels his enhanced maturity has helped him respond positively to the frustration of losing his status as Scotland’s first-choice scrum-half in the lead-up to the World Cup. The 30-year-old...
'Am in contention if Boks make quarter-finals' - Boks Assistant coach Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFelix Jones, assistant coach On whether there were any other injury concerns in the squad besides Makazole Mapimpi: "There were certainly a lot of knocks. The game on the weekend was incredibly physical....
Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September. Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...
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...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
