Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...
Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...
'Am in contention if Boks make quarter-finals' - Boks Assistant coach Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFelix Jones, assistant coach On whether there were any other injury concerns in the squad besides Makazole Mapimpi: "There were certainly a lot of knocks. The game on the weekend was incredibly physical....
Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy 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
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 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...
Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Crosbie revealed his pride at bucking the trend to emerge from a public school background and represent Scotland at a Rugby World Cup – but the flanker’s friends will ensure he never lets...
Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...
VELLACOTT APPOINTED CO-CAPTAIN FOR 2023/24 SEASON
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCRUM-HALF BEN VELLACOTT WAS TODAY APPOINTED EDINBURGH RUGBY CO-CAPTAIN FOR THE UPCOMING 2023/24 CAMPAIGN. Now entering his third season at the capital club, Vellacott, 28,...
From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September. Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...
