No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...
Scotland confirm 2025 summer tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s summer tour plans for 2025 have been confirmed where they will take on the Māori All Blacks, followed by Fiji and Samoa. The tour kicks off with a match against the...
Gregor Brown set for start in the Stade de France
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the final match of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Gregor Townsend has made two changes to the starting line-up ahead of what is set to be a thrilling end to the championship. Under...
Gregor Townsend has called up Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth and Ben Muncaster.
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Guinness Men's Six Nations match against Wales this Saturday, Gregor Townsend has called up Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth and Ben Muncaster. Matt Currie is recalled to the...
Townsend defends Russell after missed last-gasp conversion in England defeat
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend defended Finn Russell after his late failed conversion attempt cost Scotland an historic victory over England in the Six Nations. The Scots were aiming to record a fifth straight win against...
England v Scotland: Match Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe historic Calcutta Cup is on the line this weekend, with Scotland aiming for a fifth consecutive victory over their old rivals, England. Head-to-HeadEngland and Scotland have faced each other 142 times...
England v Scotland: A look ahead
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two home nations have locked horns on 142 occasions with England winning 76 of these matches (L 47, D 19). When they come together, both England and Scotland contest the Calcutta Cup, a match...
Tom Jordan moves to 12 for Scotland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Jordan has been named in the Scotland side for this weekend’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations match against Ireland, pairing with hat-trick hero and Player of the Match against...
Townsend salutes Scotland for coming through 'mental challenge' against Italy
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend hailed Scotland for passing the "mental challenge" of their Six Nations opener with victory over Italy, which saw them win the Cuttitta Cup. Huw Jones scored a hat-trick as the...
Townsend calls up Five players ahead of Six Nations opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations when Scotland take on Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson,...
