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...
Finn Russell back in the Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell has been summoned by Scotland boss Gregor Townsend after an injury to Adam Hastings. Many were left scratching their heads after Russell was originally left out of the Scottish Autumn...
The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield. Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...
Stats and facts: Scotland v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Vern Cotter and Gregor Townsend will go head-to-head for the first time in their coaching careers. They are the only two coaches to maintain a win percentage in excess of 50% during...
