Zander Fagerson eyes Scotland’s World Cup opener after red card ‘roller coaster’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZander Fagerson admits he is “relieved” not to have had his World Cup dream dashed by suspension after going through an emotional “roller coaster” in the aftermath of his red card...
Petrus du Plessis appointed to Leicester Tigers senior coaching team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach. The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new Scrum Coach...
Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad. The 33-year-old, who captained the...
Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland as Gregor Townsend names his RWC squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising...
Dan McKellar appoints Petrus du Plessis to interim role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach. The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new...
Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend announces his 33-man...
Scotland boss ‘confident’ Ben White will make World Cup despite injury setback
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is confident Ben White will be fit for the Rugby World Cup even though the Scotland scrum-half has not travelled to France for this Saturday’s warm-up match in Saint-Etienne. The...
Ritchie returns as Scotland make 6 changes to face France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie is back to lead Scotland as one of the six changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s return leg against France in Saint Etienne. Following...
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson handed World Cup boost after receiving reduced ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prop Zander Fagerson could play in his country’s opening World Cup match after receiving a reduced ban for his sending-off against France. Fagerson was dismissed following a high challenge...
Scotland Rugby World Cup Training Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing yesterday’s 25-21 victory over France, Gregor Townsend has reduced his Rugby World Cup training squad to 37. Stafford McDowall, Adam Hastings, Cameron Henderson...
