Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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’
1 year 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...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the teams heading home?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Australia were the two topped-rank teams to miss out on the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there was plenty to be positive about for teams such as Portugal, Georgia and Tonga. Pool...
Gregor Townsend admits Ireland were too good after Scotland’s World Cup exit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scots had to win with a bonus point or by denying the Irish a losing bonus in order to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals. Gregor Townsend admitted Ireland were simply too good for his...
Scotland head coach Townsend - 'The supporters were right to be disappointed'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend, head coach On how he is feeling after the defeat by Ireland: "I was proud of a lot of aspects of the game. I am hugely disappointed that the game got away from us. We're out of the World...
