Scotland braced for Les Bleus backlash as wounded France head to Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHuw Jones says that Scotland will expect a reaction from France in next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Les Bleus head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six...
Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBelgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...
Rory Darge and Grant Gilchrist returning to reinforce Scotland in France clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Darge and Grant Gilchrist look set for Test match returns when Scotland continue their Guinness Six Nations campaign against France at Murrayfield. Both players were sidelined for Scotland’s...
England will ensure Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has right support ahead of Wales match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFeyi-Waboso could make his first appearance against the country of his birth on Saturday. England will take special care with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso this week knowing the exciting Exeter wing is closing...
Wales and Lions great ‘The King’ Barry John dies aged 79
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous 1971 series victory over the All Blacks. Barry John, the Welsh rugby union great who was crowned ‘The King’ after inspiring the Lions’...
Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a first victory in Cardiff since 2002 for Scotland after a Guinness Six Nations thriller. Scotland captain Finn Russell reflected on a range of emotions after his team ended their Cardiff hoodoo...
Scotland hold off thrilling Wales fightback to end win drought
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe visitors led 27-0 shortly after half-time but eventually won by just a single point. Scotland ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales fightback to win an extraordinary...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 2-4 February, 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will close...
Scotland squad named for 2024 Guinness Mens Six Nations opener in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the opening round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Scotland...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
