Finn Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing the air with Gregor Townsend
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 31-year-old stand-off was, along with Rory Darge, named as co-captain on Sunday. Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony between he and head...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Ojomoh and Gallagher brought in to face Stade Toulousain
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReady for their biggest challenge in Europe so far, Bath Rugby head to Toulouse this weekend to face the champions of France's Top 14 league. Fresh from his call-up to England's Six Nations squad,...
Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of rugby Phil Dowson makes just one change to his Northampton Saints side for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool clash against Munster Rugby on Saturday (20 January, kick-off: 5.30pm). No.8...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
Andy Farrell says appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach ‘magical’
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell described his appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach as “pretty magical” but has ruled out a repeat of the moment that made his name with the tourists. Farrell takes...
CHARLIE SAVALA JOINS SAINTS ON LOAN FROM EDINBURGH
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that fly-half Charlie Savala has joined the Club on loan from Edinburgh Rugby with immediate effect. The English-qualified 23-year-old – who arrived in Northampton...
Healy and Jones Building Scottish Momentum
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Healy and Huw Jones have really hit the ground running on their rapid return from World Cup duty with Scotland. They picked up Player of the Match awards for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors respectively...
Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland. Here, we look back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s...
