Player Ratings: Scotland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland put on a spirited performance against the South Africa today, although the scoreline may reflect differently, the Scott's puton a valiant effort in both halves. Join us as we take a look at the...
Mapimpi weary of van der Merwe threat
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi said the Springboks are wary of the threat Scotland’s South African-born flyer Duhan van der Merwe poses as they prepare to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first...
“Facing Scotland will be no walk in the park”
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa may be considered the favourites when they face Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on Sunday based on their second placed world ranking to Scotland’s...
Ten match ban for Jonny Hill
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny Hill, Sale Sharks, appeared before an independent disciplinary panel yesterday, Monday 4 November, for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 – conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game...
Prem Cup: What we learned from the opening round
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup provided plenty of excitement as the race to follow in Gloucester Rugby’s footsteps got underway. There were derby battles, emerging stars and plenty...
Rescheduled URC derbies confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new dates for the two opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies involving the four South African teams, which were moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final in September,...
Sione Tuipulotu set to lead Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter being named as Scotland captain last week, Sione Tuipulotu will lead the team out at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for the first time this weekend against Fiji. With mostly just home-based...
Munster squad update as they prepare for All Blacks XV at Thomond
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s sold-out clash against the All Blacks XV at Thomond Park (5.30pm). On the injury front, there were no fresh concerns following...
URC Round 6 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
