Scotland vs Portugal: A statistical look
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. Scotland...
Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...
Ireland in danger of falling to 5th in the World
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe, Asia and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Men's Elgon Cup and Rugby Europe competitions. Permutation...
Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...
Player Ratings: Scotland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland put on a spirited performance against the South Africa today, although the scoreline may reflect differently, the Scott's puton a valiant effort in both halves. Join us as we take a look at the...
Four-try Boks grind out victory in Edinburgh
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks eased to a ninth successive victory, 32-15 (halftime 19-9), over a combative but ultimately out-gunned Scotland in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on...
Nortje injured, Kleyn called up as a replacement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Edinburgh on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training on Wednesday, which ruled him out of the...
Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...
Mapimpi weary of van der Merwe threat
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi said the Springboks are wary of the threat Scotland’s South African-born flyer Duhan van der Merwe poses as they prepare to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first...
Autumn Nations Series Round One: Stats debrief
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Autumn Nations Series eased into life on Saturday, with just two fixtures to cast an eye over as England and Scotland hosted New Zealand and Fiji respectively. The series will see a full schedule of...
