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Ten players to make their debut for Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Canada in the first match of the Skyscanner Americas Tour with 10 players given the opportunity to make their Scotland debut. Matt Currie,...

Scottish rugby's financial reset plan

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish Rugby has commenced a "financial reset programme" aimed at bringing the sport back to profitability within the next three years.   As a result, the governing body is planning on putting...

Glasgow Warriors flanker Tom Gordon joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker Tom Gordon from newly-crowned URC champions, Glasgow Warriors.   The 27-year-old arrives on a two-year deal having made 76 appearances during...

Billy Twelvetrees announces his retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed that former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees has decided to retire from professional rugby union. It is with a warm heart that we wish Billy all the best...

Callum Hunter-Hill signs for Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have signed second row Callum Hunter-Hill from Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens.  The 6ft 7in tall, 120kg second row made 81 appearances across five seasons...

Saints sign George Smith

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints’ Director of Rugby Phil Dowson believes that new recruit George Smith’s physicality can be a real point of difference, after adding the towering forward to his squad ahead...

URC victory for Glasgow shows strength of Scottish rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors were crowned the URC champions after a gutsy performance away to The Bulls. Following Munster's away victory last year, Glasgow have shown that the URC travel issues can be overcome and...

Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...

Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...

Hogg returns to Rugby in France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was officially confirmed by Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad that former Scotland and British & Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will be coming out of retirement to join Montpellier in...