Marcell Coetzee remains a dominant force in Guinness PRO14
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere may be doubt over South Africa’s readiness for possible participation in the Rugby Championship but one player who would be ready to front any Springbok challenge if required is Ulster No 8...
PRO14 Returns | Edinburgh v Glasgow: Line ups and Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exciting Scottish derby looms as Edinburgh take on Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Saturday. Edinburgh are currently sitting pretty at the top of the B Conference with 47 points while Warriors...
Could Other Nations Follow New Zealand In Launching Or Re-Launching International 'A' Teams?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, New Zealand Rugby revealed that there will be a new high-performance team that will assemble this year and undertake a mini-tour of Northern Hemisphere venues. The new side dubbed the...
Magnus Bradbury back for Scotland's key Six Nations battle with England
6 years ago by The GuardianEdinburgh flanker has recovered from thigh strainTownsend: ‘We will have to be at our very best’Magnus Bradbury has returned to the Scotland line-up to face England at Murrayfield on Saturday. The...
Japan make history to raise host nation's spirits
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the final whistle was blown on an emotional night in Yokohama, it was evident from the joy on the players' faces that magnificent Japan's history-making triumph over Scotland was about more than rugby. Typhoon...
Player ratings: Japan vs Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 1. Allan Dell - 5 Made 12 tackles. 2. Fraser Brown - 6 Managed to gain a turnover for his side and make a good few tackles. 3. WP Nel - 7 15...
Scotland player ratings vs Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Allan Dell - 5 Lost out in the scrum. 2. Stuart McInally - 5 Not great at the set piece. 3. WP Nel - 4 Lost out in the scrum to Cian Healy. 4. Grant Gilchrist - 5 A couple of missed tackles,...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
PRO14 Dream Team Nominees Confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO 14 have confirmed the list of nominees for the 2018/19 PRO14 Dream Team. The team will be announced tomorrow evening. A panel of over 75 media members were invited to take part in...
Barclay to make long-awaited Edinburgh bow
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Barclay will be looking to make up for lost time when he comes up against the European champions on Friday. Scotland captain John Barclay will make his long-awaited Edinburgh...
