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Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad.   The 33-year-old, who captained the...

"There Is Real Competition In The Squad" | Gregor Townsend On His Rugby World Cup 2023 Selection

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hear from Scotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend, following the naming of his 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  

Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland as Gregor Townsend names his RWC squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising...

Dan McKellar appoints Petrus du Plessis to interim role

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach.   The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new...

Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half.   Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend announces his 33-man...

Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...

Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings.   Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...

Franzel September joins Springbok Women coaching staff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach...

Tonga beat Canada twice in 5 days

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga continued its mastery over Canada, running in six tries for a comfortable 36-12 win in an international rugby test match. The 23rd-ranked Canadian men lost 28-3 to the 15th-ranked Pacific Islanders...

Thomas Laclayat replaces injured Demba Bamba in France squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A dark cloud hovers over the French squad as they release yet another injury update.   The side has confirmed that Demba Bamba has been released to his club, Lyon, following an injury he sustained against...