Four changes in Scotland squad for Six Nations finale
1 year 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...
'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland. Ireland claimed a well-earned...
Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
1 year 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...
Preview: Scotland vs Ireland
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
1 year 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...
