Sam Skinner rugby player
Sam Skinner rugby player

Sam Skinner

31st Jan 1995 1.96m/111kg No 4 Lock

Hamish Watson to make his 50th appearance for Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby and British & Irish Lion Hamish Watson will make his 50th appearance for Scotland this Saturday when they face Argentina in the second Test of the tour series in Salta.     Watson...

Kinghorn and Hutchinson start Scotland's first test versus Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time since 2018 this Saturday when he leads Scotland out in Jujuy for the first match of the Test series against Argentina. Kick-off 8.10pm (BST).   Gilchrist...

Ruben van Heerden signs for Exeter Chiefs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs newcomer Ruben van Heerden says he cannot wait to get stuck into life at Sandy Park after sealing his move from South African outfit, the Sharks.     The 24-year-old forward...

Grant Gilchrist to captain Scotland in summer tour to Argentina and Chile

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland ‘A’ take on Chile in Santiago on Saturday 25 June (kick off 9pm BST) before Scotland play a three-test series against Argentina on Saturday 2,9 and 16 July (kick offs 8.10pm BST). Edinburgh...

Premiership Rugby Team News and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final round of the 2021/22 Premiership Rugby season is upon us.   Here are how the teams' lineups.     Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Team news for the Chiefs sees England...

Exeter Chiefs confirm the seventh player departure ahead of next season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs prop Sam Nixon is the seventh confirmed departure from the Premiership club ahead of next season.   The prop will join French PROD2 club Grenoble on a two-year deal and told Exeter's...

Simmonds misses Thomond Park trip, Munster boosted by returning internationals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster host Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park on Saturday (KO 3 pm) with the visitors holding a five-point advantage heading into the tie.   Sam Simmonds misses the second leg of the Champions Cup...

Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht vs Leinster:    The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster.    Leinster...

Ireland tackle Scotland with one eye on the trophy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will return to Dublin with their tails up after a magnificent game saw them down the English 32-15 at Twickenham. This week, the Irish will give a last surge to cap off their campaign against the...

England playing role of party poopers in Paris as Ireland wait to pounce

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France require victory against England to land a Grand Slam, while Ireland host Scotland and Wales face Italy in this weekend's Six Nations.   All eyes will be on the Stade de France...