Six New Stars to Watch in the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur friends who are expert Opta data editors pick out one unheralded player from each of the teams to keep an eye on as the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks-off this weekend. You...
Scotland Injury Update Ahead of Round 2
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Crosbie is out of the Guinness Six Nations with a shoulder injury and Richie Gray is ruled out for the duration of the championship with a bicep injury. WP Nel and Darcy Graham...
Scotland Team Preview: Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland started their Guinness Six Nations campaign in style in 2023, with a Calcutta Cup victory at Twickenham and a record win against Wales seeing them win their opening two matches of a campaign for...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Steyn and Dempsey return for Glasgow Toulon showdown
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will field a starting XV containing 11 internationals for the club’s pivotal Investec Champions Cup showdown with Toulon at Scotstoun, with Kyle Steyn and Jack Dempsey set...
‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
Matthews extends deal with Glasgow Warriors
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Matthews confirmed there was no hesitation in putting pen to paper on a new deal with Glasgow Warriors, after the hooker agreed to extend his stay at Scotstoun until at least the summer of...
STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...
Warriors retain 1872 Cup despite loss
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh gained a measure of revenge for last week’s defeat at Scotstoun by snatching a late 19-14 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the BKT United Rugby Championship thanks to a Duhan van der Merwe...
THREE CHANGES FOR EDINBURGH IN 1872 CUP DECIDER
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA Glasgow Warriors team showing three alterations from last weekend’s victory over Edinburgh will run out at Scottish Gas Murrayfield tomorrow afternoon, as they look to end the calendar year...
