Gregor Townsend braced to be without prop Zander Fagerson for part of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend is braced for the possibility of losing Zander Fagerson for at least a portion of the World Cup after his red card in Saturday’s exhilarating...
Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 25-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. Les Bleus,...
Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...
Finn Russell to captain Scotland against France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell will lead Scotland as one of 13 changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s The Famous Grouse Nations Series encounter with France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Darcy...
URC Final: North v South - All you need to know
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions DHL Stormers face Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final in Cape Town on Saturday. The Stormers overcame Connacht at the DHL Stadium before Munster stunned Irish...
Piardi Becomes First Italian to Referee URC Grand Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrea Piardi will become the first Italian match official to referee a BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final after his appointment to this weekend’s decider between DHL Stormers and Munster...
URC Semi Finals: Squad Announcements & Team News
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Munster: Ronan Kelleher returns from injury for Leinster, the hooker is set to feature for Leinster for the first time since January. who are captained by Luke McGrath, Charlie...
Peyper and Jonker named on RWC match official panel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year. A total of...
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...
Irish name side for trip to Saracens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership Round 23 clash with Saracens at the StoneX Stadium (3pm kick-off). Danilo Fischetti, Agustin Creevy and Oliver Hoskins...
