Scotland must improve ‘everything’ against Ireland, says Gregor Townsend
7 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland will test us in every area, says head coach• Finn Russell v Johnny Sexton a key confrontation, he addsGregor Townsend believes that Scotland will have to improve “probably everything”...
Six Nations: talking points from opening round of fixtures
7 years ago by The GuardianJohn Mitchell key for England; Wales’ Dan Biggar offers alternative denied to France; Scotland’s chance to show ambition; England women face formidable French packIreland have won every match in the...
Six Nations: Team Of The Week Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations returned with a bang! Wales and France got things underway on Friday evening with Wales continuing their impressive run of victories that extended to 10 games. The win also saw Wales notch...
Blair Kinghorn hat-trick helps Scotland secure bonus-point win over Italy
7 years ago by Rugby DumpBlair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick of tries as Scotland opened their 6 Nations campaign with an unconvincing 33-20 victory over Italy at BT Murrayfield.
Fiji, New Zealand and USA lead the way in Sydney
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji, USA and New Zealand, the top three teams in the current HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series standings, all remained unbeaten at the HSBC Sydney Sevens to qualify for the quarter-finals. In...
Six Nations: Ruthless England stun holders Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Slade scored a second-half double as ruthless England consigned Six Nations champions Ireland to a first home defeat for over two years with a 32-20 bonus-point victory in Dublin. Joe...
Laidlaw urges Scotland to maintain focus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly were well beaten by Scotland, but Greig Laidlaw knows his team must ensure they perform for the full 80 minutes. Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw knows his side must produce an 80-minute...
Italy set unwanted record as Kinghorn claims hat-trick for Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly's wretched losing streak in the Six Nations stretched to a record-breaking 18 matches as Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick in a 33-20 victory for Scotland at Murrayfield. Without a win...
Was Stuart Hogg Robbed?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg was a denied a try in Scotland's win over Italy with the Italian ruled to have been obstructed.
Player Ratings: Scotland v Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Scotland's bonus point win over Italy, we rank every starting player out of a possible 10. Scotland was excellent at Murrayfield but struggled to keep the Italians out when they went down a man...
