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Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...

On This Day in 2011 – Two England coaches suspended over ball-switching saga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kicking coach Dave Alred and fitness specialist Paul Stridgeon were found to have illegally switched balls during England’s 67-3 triumph over Romania on this day in 2011. The pair were duly suspended...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...

Match Preview: Scotland v Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...

Sebastian to make first test start - Scotland announce team to play Romania

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will give a first test start to tight-head prop Javan Sebastian in a much-changed team to face Romania in their third Pool B match in Lille on Saturday. 1 Jamie Bhatti2...

World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed amendments to the published Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase matches. Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Chris Busby...

VELLACOTT APPOINTED CO-CAPTAIN FOR 2023/24 SEASON

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCRUM-HALF BEN VELLACOTT WAS TODAY APPOINTED EDINBURGH RUGBY CO-CAPTAIN FOR THE UPCOMING 2023/24 CAMPAIGN.  Now entering his third season at the capital club, Vellacott, 28,...

Boks expecting “brutal” battle against Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are expecting a “brutal” battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday, and have emphasised the importance of being accurate on attack...

Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have “lots to tidy up” ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland. Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training at their base in Tours...

Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...