Ian Smith

19th Dec 1994 1.82m/135kg Loosehead Prop

Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...

Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darcy Graham insisted Scotland are ready to “go to a dark place” as they bid to defy recent history in their mouth-watering qualification shootout with Ireland in Paris. The Scots secured...

Scotland ready for ‘do or die’ game at Rugby World Cup

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland flyer Darcy Graham said the are ready to “go to a dark place” as they bid to defy recent history in their highly anticipated encounter against Ireland in Paris. The Scots secured...

South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...

Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over a spirited Wales at Stade de France. Les Blues boosted their championship quest by earning a bonus point to displace Ireland...

Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities.   Leigh...

On This Day: The St Patrick's Day Grand Slam!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England.   Jacob Stockdale made...

Tuivasa-Sheck shaping well at Auckland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues boss Leon MacDonald has been very encouraged by the efforts of new recruit Roger Tuivasa-Sheck – Auckland's new, hot-stepping recruit from rugby league.    Tuivasa-Sheck last...

On This Day: Stockdale makes history as ruthless Ireland win Grand Slam

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England.   Jacob Stockdale made...

Pivac urges Wales not to get carried away after defeating Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fought from 14 points down to defeat Scotland, but Wayne Pivac does not think all the team's issues have been overcome.   Wayne Pivac urged Wales not to get carried away with making it two...