Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad
2 years 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...
Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick did not think twice about selecting Owen Farrell as captain for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after uncertainty over his availability. Farrell was given a four-match...
Scotland to play four RWC 2023 warm-up Tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play four Test matches next summer in preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2023, with three of those games taking place at BT Murrayfield. Starting with...
Townsend to join France?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to Midi Olympique, reports indicate that Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has put forward his name to join the Les Bleus coaching staff following the 2023 RWC. Townsend has been in...
Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie pay tribute to Doddie Weir
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to former teammate, Doddie Weir, who has died after a six-year battle with motor neuron disease. Weir was a real character of the Scottish...
Argentina international Ignacio Ruiz joins London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can today confirm the signing of Argentina international Ignacio Ruiz. The 21-year-old hooker joins up with the Exiles with immediate effect, adding to Irish’s already plentiful...
Pumas aim to claim one final scalp in 2022 at Murrayfield
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been a fruitful first year in charge of Argentina for Michael Cheika, who will be out to claim one final scalp at Murrayfield. Cheika's side started the year strongly defeating Scotland twice...
Callum Hunter-Hill gets Scotland call-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be without Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland as Saracens lock Callum Hunter-Hill gets the nod ahead of the fourth and final Autumn Test against Argentina. Watson...
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...
Finn Russell returns to the Scotland starting line up for All Blacks clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named an experienced side featuring three changes for the third Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand on Sunday 13 November – kick-off 2.15pm. Finn...
