Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 years 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...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship. Gregor Townsend's...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
Preview: Scotland v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Italy kick off Super Saturday with both sides looking to improve their position in the final standings of this year’s Championship. A win for Scotland would see them secure just a...
Six Nations: Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend is confident his side can cope without injured backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg against Italy this weekend. Townsend's side welcome bottom team Italy to Murrayfield...
Four changes in Scotland squad for Six Nations finale
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the Scotland starting line-up to play Italy in the final round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations at BT Murrayfield this Saturday 18 March, kick-off...
Hogg and Russell withdraw from Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland duo Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell have withdrawn from the squad ahead of Saturday's final Guinness Six Nations match against Italy. The influential pair went off in the closing stages of Sunday's...
Scotland Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the weekend’s game between Scotland and Ireland, Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Richie Gray sustained injuries. Stuart Hogg sustained an ankle injury and will...
Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland defeated Scotland 22-7 in an entertaining Six Nations contest at Murrayfield to move to within one victory of landing a first Grand Slam since 2018. Andy Farrell's side had defeated Wales, France...
