Kyle Steyn at the end of a great Scotland attack

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Steyn scores for Scotland after they smashed Italy out the game in the opening 15 minutes with 73% of their rucks between 0-3 seconds Pace and precision 👊#AsOne pic.twitter.com/M1SrrRzBGG —...

Match Day Programme: Italy vs Scotland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Italy vs Scotland Venue: Stade Olimpico, Rome  Kick-off: 15:00 (GMT) Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (Eng) and Adam Leal (Eng) TMO: Marius...

Patience the key as Vintcent targets Scotland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ross Vintcent has had to be patient as he takes his first steps in international rugby during the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations. The Italy back-rower made his debut off the bench away to Ireland in...

Mcinally: Memories of Massimo mean a lot to me

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

There’s a lot of resonance behind the trophy Scotland and Italy compete for. The Cuttitta Cup is named after Massimo Cuttitta, the former Italy captain and Scotland scrum coach who passed away three...

George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...

Bigi called up to replace injured Manfredi for Scotland clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marco Manfredi will not be available for Italy's match against Scotland after Zebre Parma hooker underwent instrumental tests on the morning of Monday 4 March which highlighted a muscular distraction...

Ireland vs Wales: Media reaction

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

“Men against boys” was the verdict of one UK-based writer after Ireland’s 31-7 victory over Wales on Saturday afternoon. Andy Farrell’s side were admittedly not firing on all cylinders...

England’s Joe Marler fired up by sight of Scottish Calcutta Cup celebrations

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Marler is desperate to help England wrestle back the Calcutta Cup on Saturday after growing exasperated with Scotland’s recent dominance of the fixture. The 33-year-old prop grew up in an era...

5 talking points as Scotland and England renew hostilities in Six Nations

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and England renew hostilities when they meet in rugby’s oldest international fixture at Murrayfield on Saturday. For both sides it is win or bust in a critical Guinness Six Nations round-three...

Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...