Slaying Giants: Why Scotland vs. England is More Than Just Rugby
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Calcutta Cup is the oldest rivalry in international rugby. Between Scotland and England, the match is never just about points; it’s a reflection of the political and social friction within the...
The 6 Nations Shift: Giants fall and Italy rise
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 championship started with a bang. France dominated, England stayed perfect, and Italy pulled off a massive upset. Here is the quick breakdown of the opening weekend. 1. France is the Team to...
Townsend backs Scotland to recover from Italy defeat
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is backing Scotland to bounce back from a demoralising 18-15 loss to Italy in their Six Nations opener at a sodden Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Italy raced into a 12-point lead in Rome,...
WATCH | George Horne cuts the deficit
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rain began pouring down in the second half and Scotland had found themselves on the backfoot after a Paolo Garbisi penalty in the 49th minute that cancelled out a Finn Russell one three minutes earlier....
Scotland team named for 6Nations opener
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Italy in Rome this Saturday as Scotland begin their 2026 Men’s Six Nations championship – kick-off 2:10pm (UK time) Sione Tuipulotu,...
Finn Russell at the heart of Bath comeback win
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester looked set to upset the Premiership Champions but Finn Russell took things into his own hands and scored 11 points in the final 14 minutes to steal a win for Bath. The hosts scored...
Bath team named for Gloucester clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby return to the PREM with a trip to Kingsholm The Gallagher PREM returns this weekend as Bath Rugby travel to Kingsholm to face Gloucester Rugby in Round 10. Johann van Graan has named his side...
Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Six Nations
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named a 40-strong squad for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Six Nations, ahead of Scotland opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday 7 February. The group, comprising 23 forwards and 17...
Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe group, comprising 23 forwards and 17 backs, will be led once more by Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu and includes two notable returnees in the form of second row Jonny Gray and hooker...
Bath team named for trip to Castres
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all five teams in Pool 2 having won one game and lost one game, there is everything to play for upon the return of the European competition. Johann van Graan's front row remains unchanged...
