Scotland name team to face England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face England in the opening fixture of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations this Saturday as Scotland bid to retain the Calcutta Cup. Leading...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities. Leigh...
Hogg should be fit for Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star Stuart Hogg’s injury situation has been described as “an improving picture” as the countdown to this season’s Guinness Six Nations continues. Hogg has missed...
Townsend unsure on Scotland future, confirms France contact
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend knows the upcoming Six Nations could be his last in charge of Scotland as he revealed he has been contacted by France. Townsend named his Six Nations squad on Tuesday with...
Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...
Jake White: Champions Cup is tough
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls director of rugby Jake White admitted after his side’s 44-14 rout at Exeter Chiefs in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup that the tournament is harder than he initially anticipated. The...
Match Report: Exeter power to bonus-point win at Castres
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs kicked off their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a commendable 24-12 win over Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre Fabre on Saturday night. Sam Simmonds, Dave Ewers, Sam...
Match Preview: Exeter set for tough away day at Castres
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup away at Castres Olympique on Saturday, in what is set to be a testing clash as they look to replicate their 2020 success. Exeter lifted the...
Townsend makes two changes to his starting lineup, Dempsey earns first start against Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Dempsey earns his first test start for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday. The former Australian international comes into the starting XV after two appearances from the bench. He comes...
Scotland missed 'best opportunity in history' to beat New Zealand – Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland led for the majority of the Test against New Zealand but squandered their advantage, much to the frustration of Gregor Townsend. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says...
