Scotland reaction (captain Ritchie, head coach Townsend, Cherry, Jones, Darge)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Jamie Ritchie, captain and flanker On Scotland's frustration: "Got to give credit to South Africa for putting us under pressure and we just couldn't execute under that pressure....
South Africa reaction - Libbok, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Mastercard Player of the Match Manie Libbok: On his cross-kick for Kurt-Lee Arendse's try: "I am just thankful for my forwards for giving me the platform to do what I did....
Ruthless South Africa 'grind out' 18-3 win over Scotland in Pool B
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions South Africa got their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign off to a winning start by beating Scotland 18-3 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. The teams went into the break with the Springboks...
South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...
Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...
Dempsey preferred to Matt Fagerson - Scotland name team to play South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his squad to face South Africa in Marseille on Sunday with Jack Dempsey edging out Matt Fagerson to start at number eight. 1 Pierre Schoeman2 George Turner3...
Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGiven their form and their flair, Gregor Townsend’s swashbuckling Scotland side are heading to the Rugby World Cup in France with no fear and bags of belief. The confidence within the squad is just...
Duhan van der Merwe helps Scotland overcome half-time deficit to beat Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVan der Merwe scored two of Scotland’s five tries in a 33-6 win at Murrayfield. Duhan van der Merwe led the charge with a double as five-try Scotland overcame another half-time deficit to ensure...
Scotland name team for final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie will lead Scotland in their final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup, as head coach Gregor Townsend today named his squad for The Famous Grouse Nations Series fixture against...
Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe admits he could never have envisaged a rise to prominence that means he is going to his first Rugby World Cup as a talismanic figure within a Scotland backline loaded with “X...
