Expectation to underachievement – How Scotland came up short in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland suffered a demoralising pool-stage exit from the World Cup after being unable to get the big win they needed against Ireland. Here, we look back at how the tournament unfolded for Gregor Townsend’s...
From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
Stuart McInally confirms rugby retirement after ‘dream came true’ with Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally declared it “a privilege” to have been able to end his rugby career at the Rugby World Cup with Scotland as he confirmed he has now retired from the game. The 33-year-old hooker...
UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have replaced injured hooker Stuart McInally with Johnny Matthews in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Former captain McInally, himself an injury replacement for Dave Cherry earlier...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn is desperate to earn a return to the Scotland squad for next Sunday’s World Cup match against Tonga after being left devastated by his omission for the opening defeat by his birth country...
Steyn (SCO) - 'We must get back on track against Tonga'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComment from Scotland wing/centre Kyle Steyn at a media briefing at Stade des Arboras. On how he is feeling being back in training: "It feels good. It was great to have a couple of days...
Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend expressed sympathy for Dave Cherry after the veteran hooker’s first World Cup was brought to a premature end following a fall down the stairs at Scotland’s team hotel. It...
Mcinally replaces cherry in rugby world cup 2023 squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh hooker Stuart McInally has been called up into the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad to replace David Cherry who has left the tournament through injury. To ensure a full front row...
Scotland reaction (captain Ritchie, head coach Townsend, Cherry, Jones, Darge)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Jamie Ritchie, captain and flanker On Scotland's frustration: "Got to give credit to South Africa for putting us under pressure and we just couldn't execute under that pressure....
