Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
Match Preview: Scotland v Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an opening round loss to defending champions South Africa, Scotland, ranked fifth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, got their tournament going with a bonus-point win over...
Sebastian to make first test start - Scotland announce team to play Romania
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend will give a first test start to tight-head prop Javan Sebastian in a much-changed team to face Romania in their third Pool B match in Lille on Saturday. 1 Jamie Bhatti2...
UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have replaced injured hooker Stuart McInally with Johnny Matthews in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Former captain McInally, himself an injury replacement for Dave Cherry earlier...
Kyle Steyn urges Scotland to match Tonga physicality in Rugby World Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Steyn has warned Scotland they must be ready to match Tonga’s physicality and passion if they are to secure the bonus-point win they require in the Rugby World Cup this weekend. The Scots go...
Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend expressed sympathy for Dave Cherry after the veteran hooker’s first World Cup was brought to a premature end following a fall down the stairs at Scotland’s team hotel. It...
'We weren't at our best' Brad Mooar, Scotland Attack Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrad Mooar, Scotland attack coach On the South Africa game: "I don't think the general emotions have changed. There is still an air of disappointment, let an opportunity slip. I think we all understand...
Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based...
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...
