Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGrant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following...
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome. G rant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on...
Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby. Munster wing Nash,...
Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow back-rower Ally Miller has been given his first Scotland call-up ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with Ireland. The 27-year-old, who initially struggled to establish himself...
Box office Feyi-Waboso and Garbisi’s redemption – Six Nations talking points
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were wins for Italy, England and France in an enthralling round four of the Guinness Six Nations that ensures there will be something at stake in all three final games of the tournament. Here Ultimate...
Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s Guinness Six Nations campaign unravelled in disastrous fashion in Rome as they crashed to a first defeat against Italy since 2015. Gregor Townsend’s side looked set to tighten their...
Match Day Programme: Italy vs Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Italy vs Scotland Venue: Stade Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (Eng) and Adam Leal (Eng) TMO: Marius...
Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...
England’s Joe Marler fired up by sight of Scottish Calcutta Cup celebrations
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler is desperate to help England wrestle back the Calcutta Cup on Saturday after growing exasperated with Scotland’s recent dominance of the fixture. The 33-year-old prop grew up in an era...
Gregor Townsend says Calcutta Cup success is Scotland’s sole focus
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend says Scotland’s sole focus is on winning their “biggest game of the season” against England this weekend and maintaining their recent dominance of the Calcutta Cup. The...