Preview: Scotland vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYou have to go back a long way for a clash between Scotland and Ireland that had more riding on it than Sunday’s encounter at BT Murrayfield. While defeat in Paris in Round 3 ended Scottish hopes...
Hogg set to join Scotland’s centurion club
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad to face Ireland in the penultimate round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Stuart Hogg named to make his 100th Scotland appearance. Making...
Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations. White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...
Player of the Match Fickou ‘world-class’, says France coach Edwards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defence coach Shaun Edwards hailed Gaël Fickou as “world-class” after a match-winning contribution from the centre in France’s thrilling 32-21 win over Scotland in Paris. Fickou...
Gregor Townsend: Scotland played their ‘best rugby of the tournament’ in France defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend feels Scotland delivered their best performance of the Six Nations Championship in their narrow 32-21 defeat against France. Having beaten England and Wales in the opening...
Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...
Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next stop on Ireland’s bid for a Grand Slam takes them to Rome, where Italy lie in wait in Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s side have already beaten Wales and...
Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...