Scotland and Italy Look to Dot I's and Cross T's For WC Warm UP
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will host Italy at Murrayfield for both teams' first World Cup warm-up match, ahead of the tournament start in September. If it is anything like their close encounter during the Six Nations,...
Gregor Townsend speaks on Team for Nations Series Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his side for the first Test in the Famous Grouse Nations Series against Italy on Saturday. Rory Darge will lead out Scotland for the first time at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, while...
Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centurion Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby...
Alex Craig leaves Gloucester and signs with Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce that Scotland international second row Alex Craig has signed for the club ahead of the 2023-24 season. The Dumfries-born 26-year-old is joining from English...
Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...
Gregor Townsend signs new Scotland deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension which will see him lead the side up until April 2026. Townsend began his term in 2017 and has since become the longest...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Dempsey renews contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the top ball-carriers in the northern hemisphere will remain a Glasgow Warrior for the foreseeable future, after back-rower Jack Dempsey agreed to extend his stay with Franco Smith’s squad. The...
Stafford McDowall commits future to Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the breakout players of the 2022/23 campaign has extended his contract with Glasgow Warriors, after Stafford McDowall put pen-to-paper on a new deal with the Scotstoun side. The 25-year-old...
Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...
