Townsend backs Scottish duo Jones and Tuipulotu to shine for Lions
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes the telepathy between Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu will benefit the British and Irish Lions against Australia. Jones and Tuipulotu, along with Fin Russell,...
Scotland make six changes to starting line-up for Samoa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Scotland’s first match in Auckland since the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the team that lost against Fiji last weekend. Scotland last...
Scotland earn first ever victory over Maori All Blacks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prevailed for the first time against the Māori All Blacks, in a thrilling 29-26 victory in Whangārei, this morning. In the first meeting of the two sides in a quarter century,...
Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...
No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...
Scotland confirm 2025 summer tour
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s summer tour plans for 2025 have been confirmed where they will take on the Māori All Blacks, followed by Fiji and Samoa. The tour kicks off with a match against the...
Gregor Brown set for start in the Stade de France
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the final match of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Gregor Townsend has made two changes to the starting line-up ahead of what is set to be a thrilling end to the championship. Under...
Gregor Townsend has called up Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth and Ben Muncaster.
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Guinness Men's Six Nations match against Wales this Saturday, Gregor Townsend has called up Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth and Ben Muncaster. Matt Currie is recalled to the...
Townsend defends Russell after missed last-gasp conversion in England defeat
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend defended Finn Russell after his late failed conversion attempt cost Scotland an historic victory over England in the Six Nations. The Scots were aiming to record a fifth straight win against...
England v Scotland: Match Preview
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe historic Calcutta Cup is on the line this weekend, with Scotland aiming for a fifth consecutive victory over their old rivals, England. Head-to-HeadEngland and Scotland have faced each other 142 times...
