Reckless elbow to the throat gets four week ban following straight red
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSouthern Kings prop Pieter Scholtz has been given a four week ban after receiving a red card in his side’s PRO14 Rugby fixture against Edinburgh. He connected with the throat in attempting to fend John...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound-Up of the news and headlines doing the rounds across the Rugby World. Leicester Tigers set to hold onto England ace George Ford is set to agree a new deal with...
John Barclay retires from international rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain John Barclay has announced his retirement from international rugby. Barclay made his debut against New Zealand at Murrayfield in the 2007 World Cup and captained the side...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Scotland 61-0 Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland secured a crucial bonus point in their 61-0 win over Russia to propel themselves into a decisive Pool A clash with Rugby World Cup hosts Japan. Gregor Townsend's side knew...
RWC Preview: Scotland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend is not expecting an easy ride against Russia when Scotland attempt to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals alive on Wednesday. Scotland...
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,...
Townsend Names Strong Scotland Team To Face Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Stuart McInally will captain Scotland. He was...
What can Ireland expect of Scotland? Even Barclay unsure of what’s com
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJohn Barclay says Ireland won’t know what hit them when they face Scotland in the World Cup opener — because Gregor Townsend’s own players don’t know what’s coming.
Sam Johnson returns as one of ten changes to Scotland's team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Sam Johnson will make his first Scotland appearance since making his test debut during the 2019 Six Nations in this Saturday’s Summer Test match against Georgia at the Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi. The...
Scotland make 14 changes to France at Murrayfield
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend has shuffled his team to face France this weekend with full-back Stuart Hogg is the only player to be reselected in the starting Scotland side that lost 32-3 last...
