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...
Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Crosbie revealed his pride at bucking the trend to emerge from a public school background and represent Scotland at a Rugby World Cup – but the flanker’s friends will ensure he never lets...
Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Eric Dosantos (Uruguay)
1 year agoUruguay’s Eric Dosantos attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing after he was cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup...
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...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
On This Day in 2011 – Two England coaches suspended over ball-switching saga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKicking coach Dave Alred and fitness specialist Paul Stridgeon were found to have illegally switched balls during England’s 67-3 triumph over Romania on this day in 2011. The pair were duly suspended...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
Sebastian to make first test start - Scotland announce team to play Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend will give a first test start to tight-head prop Javan Sebastian in a much-changed team to face Romania in their third Pool B match in Lille on Saturday. 1 Jamie Bhatti2...
